(Oct. 2, 2025) The Portland Bureau of Transportation's (PBOT) Ride Through the Seasons campaign is back for 2025!
There is a special joy that comes from seeing your city on a bike throughout the seasons. Whether you are a daily commuter or a weekend rider, it's a unique experience to see the way Portland changes as the months go by from the seat of your bicycle.
Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or new to getting around by bike, Ride Through the Seasons encourages all Portlanders to continue riding beyond summer and into fall. Through a series of group rides and skill-building workshops, PBOT's Portland By Cycle team will share tips & resources to help you prepare to bike in all weather conditions. Biking throughout fall and winter provides its own unique perspective on what it means to live in Portland, not to mention the additional bragging rights!
Are you feeling curious right now about what biking in all seasons looks like? Download and print the new Riding Thru Winter in Portland zine created by local Portland artist Shay Mirk. Learn how to fold your zine with this helpful step-by-step graphic.
Join us for a community ride or workshop
Ready to hit the road? Join PBOT staff on a bike ride or at a workshop:
October:
- New to Portland Ride Southeast- Tuesday, Oct. 7, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Lents Park, SE 92nd Avenue and SE Steele Street. - Are you new to town, or new to biking? Join us for a mellow ride exploring bike infrastructure in Southeast Portland!
- Winter Cycling Workshop- Sunday, Oct. 19, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Lents Farmers Market, 5718 SE 92nd Avenue. - Learn basic bike maintenance & winter riding tips! Plus, attend a flat fix demo, happening at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
- See and Be Seen Ride - Tuesday, Oct. 28, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at Salmon Street Springs, SW Naito Parkway at Salmon Street. - Dress in your most visible attire, light up your bike, and join us for a fun illuminated ride! Come early for some bright freebies.
November:
- Rainy Rider Photo Contest - All month long. Text a photo of yourself and your bicycle in the rain to 888-520-0526 for the chance to win a waterproof or high-visibility prize!
- Celebrate the Rain Ride & Hot Chocolate - Saturday, Nov. 1, 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Clever Cycles, 900 SE Hawthorne Boulevard. - A guided ride exploring where to get the best rain gear in Portland, followed by hot chocolate at Clever Cycles bike shop.
- All-Season Cycling Workshop – Friday, Nov. 7, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Woodstock Library, 6008 SE 49th Avenue. - Join us for an interactive session to learn tips and techniques for staying dry, comfortable and safe while riding all year 'round.
- Waterways Ride – Saturday, Nov. 15, 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location TBD. Keep riding through the seasons on this tour of community spaces where rainfall and water play an important role in our city.
Ride in the rain and be entered to win a prize
In addition to engaging events, PBOT is hosting a month-long photo contest where you'll have the chance to win waterproof and high-visibility gear fromPDW,Showers Pass, andCleverhood! The bureau will also be raffling some combo BIKETOWN memberships + bike shop gift cards, as well as kids' rainy swag bags. There's something for everyone to get ready to ride through the seasons!
Text "BIKE" to 888-520-0526 to receive updates or visitportland.gov/RideSeasons for more information.
Ride Through the Seasons is made possible with support from Metro, the Federal Transit Administration and the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund.
