Portland is a bike town. There are more bicycle commuters per capita here than any other US city. There are bike lanes, bike boxes (at an intersection a section of a traffic lane designated as a visible and safe area where bicyclists can wait out a red light), and designated bike routes. We are home to the nation’s largest naked bike ride and, coming in summer 2016, a bike share program. Beyond the city’s commuter-based attributes, the area’s nature and accompanying scenery all but beg to be taken in at a pace slower than that afforded by an automobile. Whether you’re looking for thrilling in-city rides, thigh-burning climbs, flat pedals, rolling hills, technical singletrack, or all of the above, it’s here.
Recommended Outfitters and Guide Services
Cycle Portland Bike Tours. Offering gear rentals and tours, Cycle Portland Bike Tours is a great single-stop option (portlandbicycletours.com).
LifeCycle Adventures. Providing custom bike tours all over the state, LifeCycle Adventures covers everything from gear and logistical support to lodging and food. Whether you want to go around Mount Hood or through the Columbia River Gorge, explore wine country, or anything else, they provide the best experience possible (lifecycleadventures.com).
Pedal Bike Tours. If you want to see Portland via bicycle, these folks are tops. They offer a number of tours including city, brewery, and food cart tours. And all the gear you need is provided (pedalbiketours.com).