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Fax: 503-823-7576
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Portland By Cycle rides and classes online list
Portland By Cycle Rides and Classes offer information and a supportive setting for adults new to cycling or just getting back on the bike. This series encourages you to use a bike more often - for fun, exercise, shopping, or even commuting to work.
For more information, contact Timo Forsberg at 503-823-7699
Visit the Portland By Cycle homepage.
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Click for Rides in April | May | June | July | August | Sept. | Oct. | Nov.
(please note: the 2015 schedule is currently being developed. We will post details on all rides and classes by late March. The 2014 activities are listed below as examples of what we will offer.)
Classes 2014
Finding Your Way with Maps and Apps
Wed, April 23, 6:30pm
The Addy - NW Northrup St & 18th Ave
Learning to get around a new neighborhood or a new city is easier with the right tools. We'll cover reading maps, online route planning, apps for transit, carshare, biking, and more.
No registration required
Bike Maintenance Basics
Wed, April 30, 6:30pm
The Milano - 105 NE Multnomah St
Join us for a hands-on clinic covering basic bike maintenance, flat repair, and a few simple adjustments and cleaning techniques. Learn how to keep your bike running like, um... a well-oiled machine! Bring your bike!
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED, contact Jeff Smith.
jeff.smith@portlandoregon.gov
503-823-7083
--CANCELLED--Bike Maintenance Basics
(Due to low enrollment we are cancelling this session. Rescheduled for June 2nd.)
Wed, May 7, 6:30pm
VeloCult - 1969 NE 42nd Ave
(See Apr 30 description)
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED, contact Jeff Smith.
503-823-7083
Cycling Essentials
Wed, May 14, 6:30pm
The Emery - 3155 SW Moody Ave
Want more information on how to prepare, stay comfortable and safe, and find the best routes? Come join this interactive session and build your cycling confidence.
No registration required
Cycling Essentials
Wed, May 21, 6:30pm
The Addy - NW Northrup St & 18th Ave
(See May 14 description)
No registration required
Shop by Bike
Wed, May 28, 6:30pm
The Milano - 105 NE Multnomah St
Do you ever take the car because you have too much to carry on a bike? Come find out how to conveniently transport groceries, packages, and kids with your bicycle. We'll conclude with you building your own "bike bucket."
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED, contact Jeff Smith.
503-823-7083
Get Rolling: On-the-Bike Riding Skills
Sat, May 31, 9:00am – 1:00pm
PCC CLIMB Center, 1626 SE Water Ave
Is the road beckoning but you're not sure you're ready?
This course will get you up to speed on rules of the road for cyclists, plus tips on how to stay safe, build skills and discover the best routes for getting around our fair city.
The first part of the workshop focuses on laws and on-the-bike skills like signaling, turning, shifting and braking. The second half we'll venture out for a short and easy spin around town so you can show your new riding skills. We'll explore the wonderful world of two-wheeled Portland.
Please bring your bike, helmet, water, a snack and wear weather-appropriate clothing. If it's been a while since you've pushed the pedals, please take your bike to a local shop for a safety check before the ride.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED, contact Jeff Smith.
503-823-7083
Mon, June 2, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
VeloCult - 1969 NE 42nd Ave
Join us for a hands-on clinic covering basic bike maintenance, flat repair, and a few simple adjustments and cleaning techniques. Learn how to keep you bike running like, um...a well-oiled machine! Bring your bike!
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED Contact info: Jeff Smith 503-823-7083 Jeff.Smith@portlandoregon.gov
This class is free. Find your way to the class by bike or transit with TriMet’s multi-modal trip planner.
Finding Your Way with Maps and Apps
Tues, June 3, 6:15 - 7:45 pm
Holgate Library - 7905 SE Holgate Blvd
Learning to get around a new neighborhood or a new city is easier with the right tools. We'll cover reading maps, online route planning, apps for transit, carshare, biking, and more.
No registration required
Cycling Essentials
Monday, June 10, 6:15 - 7:45 pm
Holgate Library - 7905 SE Holgate Blvd
Want more information on how to prepare, stay comfortable and safe, and find the best routes? Come join this interactive session and build your cycling confidence.
No registration required
Bike Maintenance Basics - note: date and venue have changed
Wednesday, Sep. 17th, 6:30pm and
Wednesday, Sep. 24th, 6:30pm
PCC CLIMB Center, 1626 SE Water Ave. (at Clay St.)
Join us for a hands-on clinic covering basic bike maintenance, flat repair, and a few simple adjustments and cleaning techniques. Learn how to keep your bike running like, um... a well-oiled machine! Bring your bike!
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED, contact Jeff Smith.
503-823-7083
All-Season Cycling
Tues, September 30, 6:30pm
VeloCult Bike Shop - 1969 NE 42nd Ave
Sure, it gets pretty wet in Oregon, but with a little extra preparation you can be an all-season cyclist. Join us for an interactive session as some experienced riders share their tips and techniques for staying dry, comfortable and safe while riding all year 'round.
No registration required
*POSTPONED* All-Season Cycling
*POSTPONED due to PCC closure for weather*
This class will be rescheduled. Check the Active Transportation homepage or this page for new date and time.
Thurs, November 13, 6:30pm
PCC CLIMB Center, 1626 SE Water Ave. (at Clay St.)
Sure, it gets pretty wet in Oregon, but with a little extra preparation you can be an all-season cyclist. Join us for an interactive session as some experienced riders share their tips and techniques for staying dry, comfortable and safe while riding all year 'round. Free raffle drawing for seasonally-appropriate prizes!
No registration required. Questions? Contact Timo Forsberg, timo.forsberg@portlandoregon.gov / 503-823-7699
Guided Bike Rides 2014
Meet at the time noted for sign-in and introductions; rides last about 2 hours. Helmets are required, bringing water is recommended.
Green Trees, Green Streets
Sunday, April 27, 9:30 a.m.
Universal Cycles, SE Ankeny St and 22nd Ave
Portland doesn't rest on its laurels – or its oaks. See how we're improving the urban canopy and making streets greener.
Family Ride: Bike, Walk, and Fly
Saturday, May 10, 9:00 a.m.
Splendid Cycles, 407 SE Ivon St.(corner of 4th Ave, near OMSI)
Ride the waterfront to see the Gibbs St. Pedestrian Bridge and the Portland Aerial Tram. Almost entirely carfree-route is great for kids.
Tuesday, July 8, 5:45 p.m.
Universal Cycles, SE Ankeny St and 22nd Ave
Everyone's favorite ride – visit sweet shops, have a treat, by bike.
Sweet Summer Cycle
Wednesday, July 9, 5:45 p.m.
Velo Cult, 1969 NE 42nd
Everyone's favorite ride – visit sweet shops, have a treat, by bike.
Peninsula Crossing to the Columbia Slough
Tuesday, July 15, 5:45 p.m.
Kenton Park, N Kilpatrick St and Delaware Ave
Take a spin on some of North Portland's great off-street paths - and say hi to Paul Bunyon.
Southwest Parks and Neighborhoods
Wednesday, July 16, 5:45 p.m.
Dewitt Park, across from Hillsdale Library, SW Dewitt St near Sunset Blvd
See great parks and yes, there will be hills. But in a good way.
Eastside Public Art
Tuesday, July 22, 5:45 p.m.
Joe Bike, 2039 SE Cesar Chavez Blvd (at Lincoln St)
We'll take a spin to find the art that's hidden in plain view.
Visit the Multi-Modal Mecca
Wednesday, July 23, 5:45 p.m.
Oregon Park, NE 30th Ave and Hoyt St
Biking, walking, streetcar, bus, aerial tram and (soon) light rail – we'll visit a neighborhood that has it all.
Classic, Modern, and Future Bikeways
Tuesday, July 29, 5:45 p.m.
Peninsula Park, N Rosa Parks Way and Albina Ave
We'll see the variety of ways Portland makes it more comfortable to travel by bike.
Downtown Fountains and Art
Wednesday, July 30, 5:45 p.m.
Waterfront Bikes, 10 SW Ash St (at Naito Pkwy)
“Good citizens are the wealth of a city” -but we're rich in art and fountains too.
Heritage Trees Today and Tomorrow
Tuesday, August 5, 5:45 p.m.
Holgate Library, 7905 SE Holgate Blvd
Ride through the trees of today and glimpse the urban forest of tomorrow.
Classic, Modern, and Future Bikeways
Wednesday, August 6, 5:45 p.m.
Universal Cycles, SE Ankeny St and 22nd Ave
We'll see the variety of ways Portland makes it more comfortable to travel by bike.
Stormwater Gardens and Swales, Oh My
Tuesday, August 12, 5:45 p.m.
Kenton Park, N Kilpatrick St and Delaware Ave
A tour of innovative street designs that make our city green and keep our rivers clean.
East Portland Parks, Present and Future
Wednesday, August 13, 5:45 p.m.
Outer Rim Bike Shop, 10625 NE Halsey St
We'll tour parks you can play in now and parks that are soon to be.
Green Trees, Green Streets
Tuesday, August 19, 5:45 p.m.
Universal Cycles, SE Ankeny St and 22nd Ave
Portland doesn't rest on its laurels – or its oaks. See how we're improving the urban canopy and making the streets greener.
Southwest Mystery Ride
Wednesday, August 20, 5:45 p.m.
Dewitt Park, across from Hillsdale Library, SW Dewitt St near Sunset Blvd
Come along and see where the mystery will take us.
Rocky Butte of a Ride
Tuesday, August 26, 5:45 p.m.
Velo Cult, 1969 NE 42nd Ave
Enjoy magnificent views and yes, there will be climbing.
Powell Butte of a Ride
Wednesday, August 27, 5:45 p.m.
East Portland Community Center, 740 SE 106th Ave
Enjoy different magnificent views and yes, there will still be climbing.
Saturday, September 20, 9:45 AM
Peninsula Park, N Rosa Parks Way and Albina Ave
Celebrate the cooler weather on a 20 mile tour of the North Portland peninsula.
Saturday, October 11, 9:45 AM
A.J. Java, 6425 N Albina Ave
We'll visit great organizations that help make Portland a sustainable city.
Bike Shop Tour
Saturday, October 25, 9:45 AM
New Seasons, SE Hawthorne Blvd & 41st Ave
Meet the hard-working women and men who take care of our rides, and find a place to call your own “LBS” (local bike shop)
Saturday, November 15, 9:45 AM
Irving Park, NE Fremont St and 7th Ave
What's round and keeps your bike moving? BYO cup + cash for snacks.
Stormwater Cycling
Saturday, November 22, 9:45 AM
Crema, SE Ankeny St and 28th Ave
Take a tour of innovative street designs that help protect our watershed - and make it pleasant for folks on foot and bike.
Return to the Portland By Cycle homepage - click here.