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Bike there!

Sustainable living    Bike there!

Biking is as an excellent way to get around, to get exercise and to experience neighborhoods, parks and natural areas. Find biking resources, maps and events below.

bike mapNew Bike There! map available now

Metro's eighth edition Bike There! map is hot off the press and available for $9 at bike shops and other retailers. Learn more

Five reasons to bike

  • Our region has more than 600 miles of onstreetbike routes and 235 miles of off-street trails.
  • Half of all trips in the U.S could bereplaced with a 20-minute bike ride.
  • Households that walk and cycle as the primarymodes of travel save an average of $694 permonth.
  • Biking helps weight loss and heightens energy levels.

Maps

Information and organizations

  • BikePortland.org
    Community dialogue, breaking news, ride and event reports, stolen bike listings, 1,500+ image archive
  • North Portland Bike Works
    Neighborhood learning center offering low cost bike repair, affordable accessories, weekly programs and workshops
  • ORbike
    Event and tour listings and registration
  • Portland United Mountain Pedalers
    Promotes responsible mountain biking and unites the mountain biking community through sponsored events and a monthly newsletter
  • Portland Wheelmen Touring Club
    Social organization for bicyclists providing information about organized rides and other touring resources
  • Shift
    Publishes a bike bulletin and provides a weekly e-mail update of bike culture events and activities
  • TwoSpoke Bike and Cycling Forum
    Bicycle forum and reviews for all types of bikes: road, mountain, BMX, recumbent and more.

Nonprofit groups

Additional resources

Need assistance?

Katie Edlin
503-813-7575
katie.edlin@oregonmetro.gov

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Related Links

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The Regional Travel Options program works to increase use of travel options and reduce pollution.

The Intertwine

The Metro Council is teaming up with governments, businesses, nonprofits and other nature lovers to create the world’s best network of parks, trails and natural areas.

Active Transportation Partnership

Find out about the partnership working to secure funding to complete a regionwide pedestrian and bike network.

Planning for bikes

A network of bicycle routes is one way Metro plans to provide a balanced range of transportation choices.

Bike check tip

Bike wheels and spokes up close

Check your bike chain for a safe, smooth ride

Grab the pedal and rotate the wheel backwards to ensure your bike is running smoothly. Lube it up with bike-specific lubricant and clean off the excess with a rag.

Places and Activities

The Intertwine is the new name for the region's ever-growing network of integrated parks, trails and natural areas. See a regional map of The Intertwine's best-loved outdoor recreation and education including hiking, biking, paddling, birding, picnicking and other adventures.

By the Numbers

16.8%
Portion of the family budget the average household spends on transportation in the Portland-Salem metropolitan area, second only to shelter.

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