waterfront photo op

Oregon Sudz at the Lucky Lab brew pub

happy family on riverfront tour

Waterfront views

erosion control

Had a great ride Friday afternoon and evening at the Sandy Ridge Trail System. We are now offering a shuttle service and guided trips to this new development and we are very excited about the diversity of terrain. A winding paved road ride takes you up to the top of the ridge ( about 30-45 min ) where you can enjoy the 3.35 mile Thee Thirty Eight Trail- an intermediate loop with more challenging cutoff options for the intrepid experience. A two part decent trail – “Hide and Seek” takes you adjacent to the winding road here and there while sweeping through the forest, then jumps across Little Joe creek before a cut off trail takes you back to the road, or you continue down to the lower section of trail leading back to the parking lot. This section of trail has some excellent engineered trail examples or erosion prevention and quality control. The lower section of “Hide and Seek” is a bit easier stretch of single track, winding through sections of burmed corners and high rollers. There is an easy loop for beginner riders on the lower section of the hill called “Laura’s Loop” that has a nice smooth roll and explores a stand of Big Leaf Maple trees. Looking forward to trail additions under construction and a big thanks to the trail crew!

nice curves

Move em out

The first annual PDX Bridge Festival was a grand success! We had daily Bridge Tours with the Festival, and on Saturdays we had free rides. Lots of interested participants came along for the history of Portland’s bridges and a look at our quiet green transportation corridors. We rode a scenic loop of the Willamette Riverfront from the Steel Bridge to the Sellwood, and visited history through stories of the people who built our bridges and the communities they brought together. We had a great time and enjoyed the events, exhibitions and movies of the PDX Bridge Festival – The Kick-off Party was a hootenany- and we are looking forward to next year already

Thanks to the organizers and volunteers who made this great event possible!

Saddle Up!

its here!

PDX BRIDGE FESTIVAL

The first annual PDX Bridge Festival takes place from July 23 to August 8. Be part of it and check out the various events in the brochure or online. We are excited to be part of this unique festival and proudly announcing that we are offering DAILY BRIDGE TOURS as well as FREE TOURS on Saturdays for visitors and residents alike. Join a scenic loop of the waterfront from the Steel Bridge to the Sellwood Bridge. These tours provide history and info about the city, the waterfront esplanades, our open spaces and of course, the glorious bridges. You can bring your own bike or rent them from us with free use of additional equipment such as helmets or bags. The tours are family friendly and leaving from 345 NW Everett Street.

Tour Schedule: http://pdxbridgefestival.org/festival/bike-tours/

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Bike Package with the Mark Spencer Hotel is available now

Get your bike package with the Mark Spencer Hotel and enjoy a bike tour in America’s Bicycle Capital. The package includes a bike tour with bike and helmet which will perfectly fit to your needs , overnight accommodations, continental breakfast, afternoon tea and cookies, weekday wine reception and parking. You can choose from three tours: Portland City Tour, Green Portland Tour, or Rose City Parks Tour. Tours are family friendly and at a comfortable pace.

For more information about the tours, please visit our web site http://portlandbicycletours.com/tours.html

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Jupiter Bike Package

We are also offering a bike package with the Jupiter Hotel Portland. The package includes breakfast, overnight accommodations, parking, a bicycle tour for two with bike rental included to Portland must-sees Voodoo Donuts, Stumptown Coffee and Alma Chocolates, plus a Momentum magazine in your room.
For more information and to book, please visit

http://www.jupiterhotel.com/deals/index.cfm