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Biking in Portland

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Information and resources for biking in Portland provided by the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) including planning your bike route, navigating Portland's streets by bike, maintaining your bike and free biking events.
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Celebration of Rain Bike Ride

Keep riding through the seasons on this tour of community spaces that celebrate the rain.

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Community Event
Along a rainy street in Tokyo, one person rides a bike with an umbrella in one hand while three pedestrians walk with umbrellas

Winter Cycling Workshop

Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop to learn about bike maintenance and other skills for winter riding!

5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Community Event
Photo of a black bicycle against a white stone wall with autumn leaves covering the ground and text describing the Bike Maintenance Workshop at PCC Southeast on Thursday, October 5th at 5:30 to 7:30 pm.

See and Be Seen Ride

Dress up in your most visible attire, light up your bike, and join us for a fun evening ride!

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Community Event
adult and child with bright bike light

Basic Bike Maintenance Workshop

Learn about bike maintenance and bring your bicycle with you to get some hands-on experience doing basic repairs!

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Classes and Activities
Photo of a black bicycle against a white stone wall with autumn leaves covering the ground and text describing the Bike Maintenance Workshop at PCC Southeast on Thursday, October 5th at 5:30 to 7:30 pm.

Rainy Rider Photo Contest

Riding in the rain is not only possible, it's fun too! Text a photo of yourself and your bicycle in the rain to 888-520-0526 for the chance to win a waterproof prize.

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Community Event

Basic Bike Maintenance Workshop

Learn about bike maintenance and bring your bicycle with you to get some hands-on experience doing basic repairs!

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Classes and Activities
Photo of a black bicycle against a white stone wall with autumn leaves covering the ground and text describing the Bike Maintenance Workshop at PCC Cascade on Thursday, September 28 at 10 am to noon.

Disaster Ride

Want to find out how you can work with your community in the event of a disaster? Join us for an informative ride on how to plan for an emergency. Loop ride (returns to start), about 9 miles long.

10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Community Event
People biking and walking on the Blumenauer Bridge

Southwest Portland Sunday Parkways 2023

Portland Sunday Parkways presented by Kaiser Permanente will visit Southwest Portland on September 10th, 2023 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.

11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Community Event
Participants at SP walking and riding their bikes along a marketplace area.

Ride Through the Seasons Kick Off

Join us to kick off our Ride Through the Seasons campaign, encouraging you to keep on riding into Fall and beyond! Dress up as your favorite season, hop on your bicycle, and come ride with us to celebrate the changing of the seasons. Meet on SE Taylor St, southside entrance of Colonel Summer park.

5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Community Event

SE PDX Bike Fair

The SE PDX Bike Fair at 72 Foster is a free family-friendly event. Learn to ride a bike, gain new skills, bring your bike for free minor fixes, and join us for a short community ride.

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Community Event
Graphic of a step-thru bike with a teal frame, white tires and a front basket, over the PBOT logo and Portland city seal.

New to Portland Bike Ride

Are you new to Portland? Want to become more confident riding a bicycle around town and meet new friends along the way? Then this ride is for you!
*First 30 riders will receive a chilled bandana to stay cool while riding*

6:00 pm
New to Portland Ride: Thursday, August 17, 2023. This ride is part of Pedalpalooza, and is organized by PBOT and the SmartTrips program, with support from Metro and the Federal Transit Administration

Lotería Go Community Bike Ride

Bike with us and and play Lotería Go! See new bike lanes, parks and low-stress bike routes in the Centennial neighborhood.

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Classes and Activities
The words "Lotería Go" on a blue green background next to an illustration of a person riding a bicycle with a green shirt, blue pants and backpack against a pink background with the words La Ciclista (the Cyclist) underneath

Southwest Neighborhood Bike Fair

The Southwest Neighborhood Bike Fair at Mittleman Jewish Community Center is a free family-friendly event!

9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Community Event
PBOT staffer helping two children with their bike wheel.

Cully Neighborhood Bike Fair

The Cully Neighborhood Bike Fair at Rigler Elementary is a free family-friendly event!

2:15 pm – 5:15 pm
Community Event
PBOT staffing helping child bicycle rider in a traffic playground

Bike Commute Basics workshop

Almost ready to start commuting by bike but you still have a few questions? We've got answers! Join us as we discuss how to solve common issues for people biking for transportation.

4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Classes and Activities
graphic of a person's head and shoulders wearing a bike helmet and with text stating "Bike Commuting Basics Workshop" along with date, time and location, and logos for PBOT and GoLloyd

Bike Maintenance Basics workshop

Keep your bike happy and you'll be happy! We’ll show and practice several simple techniques to make sure your ride is smooth and safe, including lubrication, brakes, tire care and more. You’re welcome to bring your bike, but not required. Free and open to everyone.

4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Classes and Activities
graphic of a wrench and screwdriver crossed and with text stating "Bike Maintenance Basics Workshop" along with date, time and location, and logos for PBOT and GoLloyd

Explore Downtown bike ride

See how easy it is to ride around downtown on this short tour. Start with free coffee -and maybe $50 Kuto credit - at the Ride Every Wednesday event. If you take transit to get downtown we'll provide a free BIKETOWN code for this ride.

8:00 am – 9:00 am
Classes and Activities
Gwen Shaw of Better Block PDX smiles in the rain on Better Naito Forever while on her bike next to other smiling bike riders. Photo by PBOT.

Southeast to Downtown bike ride - Woodstock Park

Practice riding into downtown with a supportive group and get free coffee -and maybe $50 Kuto credit - at the end! Continue the fun on the Explore Downtown ride, right after coffee.

7:00 am – 8:00 am
Classes and Activities
Graphic of a step-thru bike with a teal frame, white tires and a front basket, over the PBOT logo and Portland city seal.

East Portland Neighborhood Bike Fair

The East Portland Neighborhood Bike Fair at Ventura Elementary is a free family-friendly event!

3:45 pm – 6:45 pm
Community Event
PBOT staffer helping two children with their bike wheel.

Explore Downtown bike ride

See how easy it is to ride around downtown on this short tour. Start with free coffee -and maybe $50 Kuto credit - at the Ride Every Wednesday event. If you take transit to get downtown we'll provide a free BIKETOWN code for this ride.

8:00 am – 9:00 am
Classes and Activities

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