2 hours (approx.)
Daily Tour
9 people
English
Take a spin around the City of Roses with this bike tour of essential Portland. Pedal through the city's historic Old Town, along the river on the Waterfront Esplanade, through the Park Blocks with their many green spaces and the hip Pearl District. Learn about the spirit of Portland from knowledgeable guides as you see the city as many of the locals do—by bike.
Meet us at our convenient downtown location and pick out bikes as we get ready to head out on the town. Meet your guide and fellow riders.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Rolling through the heart of China Town and in to Tom McCall Waterfront Park, our first stop is at the Japanese American Historical Plaza for a bit of history and a look at the ever changing cityscape.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Continuing on, participants experience world class bike paths and scenic vistas of the Portland skyline along USA’s longest floating bike and walkway.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Continuing along the Eastbank we will ride past the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry for a brief explanation of this historic museum
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Continuing to meander along the Willammette river takes us across the bridge named after the The Chinook word for “of the people”. From the top enjoy vistas of local volcanos Mt Hood and the famed Mt St Helens.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
After crossing the Willammette we will ride up to Portland State University to enjoy the Park Blocks, and if it’s the Saturday 10am tour – you’ll get to enjoy the splendor of Oregon’s Largest Farmers Market.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Continuing along Portland’s masterfully designed city layout and bike infrastructure we will roll through the Arts District. Home the the Portland Art Museum, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, and The Oregon Historical Society.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
We will continue our ride into the Heart of Portland’s Core. Nothing is more central to the Portland culture than books. We will point out the world’s largest independently owned book store, an entire 5 story city block of books, maps and gifts!
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Our final stop is in the Pearl District. One of Portland’s finest and newest neighborhoods. We delve into the history of how this once collection of rundown warehouses became the cultural mecca of craft beer and art that is today.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lastly we will ride onto our final destination at our bike shop in Old Town. Cycle Portland has been renting bikes and providing tours since 2008. Also, we’re a beer and wine bar with tons of funky socks and a lifesize statue of a naked biker designed by Wyden and Kennedy, of the “Just do it” nike fame.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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