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Portland By Cycle rides and classes online list
Portland By Cycle Rides offer a supportive setting for adults new to cycling or just getting back on the bike. We visit points of interest in a variety of Portland neighborhoods, via low-stress bikeways. As you learn great routes around town, you may choose to use a bike more often - for fun, errands, shopping, or even commuting to work.
For more information, contact Timo Forsberg at 503-823-7699
Visit the Portland By Cycle homepage.
note: the 2019 Portland By Cycle schedule will be posted by April 1.
Portland By Cycle 2018 schedule
Meet at the time noted for sign-in and introductions; rides last about 2 hours. Most are loop routes, returning to start point, except where noted.
Helmets are required, bringing water is recommended. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
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-new- Waterfront Wednesdays
every Wednesday in May (May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30), Noon
Salmon Street Springs, 1020 SW Naito Pkwy
Join us for a free, easy-paced ride around the Waterfront. Downtown without a bike? No problem, BIKETOWN bike share bikes are free to ride all through the month of May - up to 90 minutes a day. Sign up for an account to get started at BIKETOWNpdx.com.
Bridges to the Sky ride
Saturday, May 12, 10:30 a.m.
Powell Park, SE Powell Blvd and 26th Ave (by the swings)
Kid-friendly ride via several bridges to the Portland Tram and "Celebrate Moms" event. 3 mi. one way
East Portland Multi Greenway ride
Wednesday, May 16, 6:00 p.m.
Midland Library 805 SE 122nd Ave
Tour several planned and in-progress bikeways in East Portland. Bonus: Project Open House from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. 7.2 miles
150's Neighborhood Greenway ride
Tuesday, June 5, 6:30 p.m.
Rosewood Initiative, 16126 SE Stark St
Tour several planned and in-progress bikeways in East Portland. Bonus: Project Open House from 6 to 8 pm. 6 miles.
Pedalpalooza Waterways Real & Metaphoric ride
Tuesday, June 26, 5:30 p.m.
Green Zebra, 808 NE Multnomah St
Enjoy the last week of Pedalpalooza on this ride celebrating river-inspired art and design. We'll visit mosaic, sculpture, green infrastructure, parks and urban architecture that embrace Portland's rainy and riparian nature. 8.7 miles
Sweet & Savory Summer Cycle Northeast
Tuesday, July 10, meet at 5:45, ride at 6:00 p.m.
Grant Park, NE 36th Ave & Brazee St
An easy ride to enjoy neighborhood bikeways and local businesses, with free treats to entice you. 7.4 miles
Sweet & Savory Summer Cycle Southeast
Wednesday, July 11, meet at 5:45, ride at 6:00 p.m.
Creston Park, SE Francis St and 45th Ave
An easy ride to enjoy neighborhood bikeways and local businesses, with free treats to entice you. 7.4 miles
Ride to Sellwood
Tuesday, July 17, meet at 5:45, ride at 6:00 p.m.
PCC CLIMB Center, 1626 SE Water Ave
This ride highlights alternate routes to use between downtown & Sellwood while the Springwater trail is closed (July - Oct). 9.8 miles
Lents Green Ring and More
Wednesday, July 18, meet at 5:45, ride at 6:00 p.m.
Lents Park, SE Steele St and 89th Ave
See trees, parks and other points of interest in the Jade District and Lents Green Ring area. 8.5 miles
Green Loop ride
Tuesday, July 24, meet at 5:45, ride at 6:00 p.m.
N Parks Block, NW Davis St at Park Ave
After you see it on Sunday Parkways (7/22), tour and learn about the proposed Green Loop with City planners. 7.4 miles
Columbia Children's Arboretum
Wednesday, July 25, meet at 5:45, ride at 6:00 p.m.
New Columbia Bike Hub, N Woolsey Ave south of Trenton St
Ride along the slough trail from New Columbia to the Columbia Children's Arboretum, with staff from Portland Parks along to tell the story. 11 miles
Roaring 20's South ride
Tuesday, July 31, meet at 5:45, ride at 6:00 p.m.
Oregon Park, NE 30th Ave and Hoyt St
Tour the southern half of the 20's Bikeway, Portland’s newest north-south route. 10.7 miles
Stormwater Cycling
Wednesday, August 1, meet at 5:45, ride at 6:00 p.m.
Irving Park, NE 9th Ave north of Siskiyou St
A pedal-powered tour of some of the innovative ways Portlanders handle stormwater using green infrastructure. 8 miles
150's National Nite Out ride
Tuesday, August 7, meet at 5:45, ride at 6:00 p.m.
Glenfair Park, NE Couch Ct near 154th St
Tour several planned and in-progress bikeways in East Portland. Bonus: Nat'l Nite Out celebrations. 7 miles
North Greeley and Greenways ride
Wednesday, August 8, meet at 5:45, ride at 6:00 p.m.
Unthank Park, N Failing St and Commercial Ave
We’ll enjoy North Portland Neighborhood Greenways and see where Greeley will soon be more agreeable. 8.3 miles
CANCELLED due to heat/air quality: Roaring 20s North ride
Tuesday, August 14, (cancelled)
Oregon Park, NE 30th Ave and Hoyt St
Tour the northern half of the 20's Bikeway, Portland’s newest south-north route. 8.2 miles
CANCELLED due to air quality: Roses, Parks and Greens
Wednesday, August 15, (cancelled)
Rose City Park, NE 62nd Ave and Thompson St
See current and future bikeways in Rose City Park, Roseway, Cully, Parkrose and Maywood Park, plus the marvelous Gateway Green. 8.2 miles
CANCELLED due to heat/air quality: Lloyd to Woodlawn Neighborhood Greenway
Tuesday, August 21, (cancelled)
Holladay Park, NE Multnomah St and 11th Ave
Ride and learn about potential routes and improvements for this proposed north-south bikeway. 6.7 miles
The Art of Foster
Wednesday, August 22, meet at 5:45, ride at 6:00 p.m.
Essex Park, SE Center St and 76th Ave
Take a look at public art in the Foster neighborhood, soon to be more bike- and walk-friendly thanks to the Foster Transportation and Streetscape Project.
6 miles
A Butte of a Ride
Tuesday, August 28, meet at 5:45, ride at 6:00 p.m.
Laurelhurst Park, SE 37th Ave & Oak St
A nice relaxed summer ride - but then there's that hill to climb. 7.6 miles
Central City in Motion Ride
Wednesday, August 29, meet at 5:45, ride at 6:00 p.m.
Salmon Street Springs, SW Naito Pkwy and Salmon St
Ride with PBOT staff to learn about planned improvements for biking in the Central City. 7 miles
Roses, Parks and Greens (rescheduled from August 15)
Wednesday, September 5, meet at 5:45, ride at 6:00 p.m.
Rose City Park, NE 62nd Ave and Thompson St
See current and future bikeways in Rose City Park, Roseway, Cully, Parkrose and Maywood Park, plus the marvelous Gateway Green. 8.2 miles
Ride On the Wildside
Explore The Intertwine, the region’s system of parks, trails and natural areas on this series of free Saturday rides led by Mike Houck, veteran teacher and naturalist.
Pre-registration required! Contact Mike Houck, mikehouck@urbangreenspaces.org and include email address, cell phone, and number of registrants.
Cosponsored by the Urban Greenspaces Institute, Audubon Society of Portland, The Intertwine Alliance, and Portland Bureau of Transportation.
Ride on the Wildside: Westmoreland Park to Leach Botanical Garden and Zenger Farm
** note: this ride is full (if you are not pre-registered please join us on a future ride) **
Saturday, June 2, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
This ride will start and end at the newly restored stream corridor and wetland at Westmoreland Park and ride the Springwater Corridor trail to Foster Floodplain Wetlands, Zenger Farm Wetlands, and Leach Botanical Garden. A trip highlight will be learning about Leach Garden’s forest canopy walk and garden re-design with Leach Garden board and staff. Bring your bicycle and helmet (mandatory), water and lunch, and binoculars. 15 miles.
Ride on the Wildside: Willamette Greenway Ramble
Saturday, June 16, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Meets downtown (location details provided after pre-registration)
Ride both sides of the Willamette River to explore gems along the Willamette River Greenway, including Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge. This will be one of the last times you will ride on the Springwater on the Willamette this summer as the City of Portland will launch a major restoration project which will close the path for the summer. Leader Mike Houck, who first became involved with efforts to protect Oaks Bottom forty-eight years ago, will regale participants with stories about the characters involved in those efforts. Bring your bicycle and helmet (mandatory), water and lunch, and binoculars. 12 miles.
Ride on the Wildside: Overlook Park to Smith and Bybee Lakes
Saturday, June 30, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
** note: this ride is full (if you are not pre-registered please email Mike join us on July 14th) **
This 16-mile loop will ride along the scenic Willamette Boulevard, along the North Peninsula Crossing Trail, Smith and Bybee Lake and back along the Columbia Slough. Bring your bicycle and helmet (mandatory), water and lunch, and binoculars. 16 miles.
Ride on the Wildside: Fanno Creek Greenway
Saturday, July 14, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Meets in SW Portland (location details provided after pre-registration)
This easy ride will start out on the old Red Electric rail right-of-way and travel along Beaverton’s Fanno Creek Greenway with stops at Creekside Marsh and restoration sites on Fanno Creek. Bring your bicycle and helmet (mandatory), water and lunch, and binoculars. 12 miles
Portland By Cycle classes, hosted by Go Lloyd
All classes are free and open to the public.
Check back for additional classes in other locations, or follow Portland By Cycle Rides and Classes on Facebook.
Cycling Essentials
Wednesday, April 25, Noon-1pm
700 NE Multnomah St - 6th floor
Want more information on how to develop your cycling awareness, stay comfortable and safe, and find the best bike routes? Come join us for this interactive session and build your cycling confidence.
Bike Maintenance Basics
Wednesday, May 9, 6pm - 7:30pm
Hassalo Plaza, NE Hassalo St between 7th and 9th Aves
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 a well-oiled machine! Great if you can bring your bike, as there’ll be an opportunity to work on it, but not absolutely necessary.
Shop By Bike / Build Your Own Bike Bucket*
Wednesday, May 23, 6pm-7:30pm
Hassalo Plaza, NE Hassalo St between 7th and 9th Aves
Come discuss strategies for conveniently transporting groceries, packages, and kids by bicycle. We’ll conclude with you constructing your own “bike bucket”, a versatile plastic pannier.
How to Shop for a Bike
Tuesday, June 12, 12pm-1pm
Hassalo Plaza, NE Hassalo St between 7th and 9th Aves (if raining, 700 NE Multnomah St, 3rd floor)
There are a lot of options out there! Learn how to find the bike that works for you, and how to make sure it fits you well. Hear from Leah Benson, owner of Gladys Bikes, on tips for finding the right bike for you!
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