Bike to Books Family Ride

Event details 

Time and location:

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Meet at Woodstock Library (6008 SE 49th Ave, Portland OR 97206) at 10 a.m. and ride at 10:30 a.m.

Ride ends at Sellwood Library around 11 a.m.

11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Bike to Books activity at Sellwood Library's Community Room.

This is a moderate-pace (8-10 mph), no drop ride, and will be approximately 4 miles. This event is free and open to everyone.

Activities:

Ride your bike with us from one Southeast library to another using low-stress bike routes. The ride is approximately 4 miles. 

After the ride, stay at Sellwood Library's Community Room to participate in a Bike to Books contest activity! We'll have a space set up for kids and adults to draw and color in their Bike to Books design sheets. You can submit your design right then and there for a chance to get your design installed on Portland city streets!

Find out more about the Bike to Books Contest

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Help us spread the word!

Download the Bike to Books Family Ride event flyer and share with your friends and neighbors!

Tips for getting started on a bike

Check out our Checklist for getting started on a bike to learn more about how to prepare for your ride. We'll also answer any questions you have about getting around by bike during the ride! 

Need a bike?

Are you bike-curious or don't have a bike you can use? There are still options for you to participate in the ride:

• Consider riding with BIKETOWN—Portland's easy, affordable, and super-fun way to get around. Just hop on one of their e-bikes and be on your way. Check the BIKETOWN map for station locations around town.
• Consider renting a bike or purchasing a bike from one of Portland's bike shops.

Made possible with support from the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund.

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