Essential Portland Oregon Bike and E-Bike Tour!

About this activity

Explore Portland, Oregon! This signature bike tour is an ideal introduction to the City of Roses. Visit historic Old Town, pedal the Waterfront Park Esplanade, cruise the Green Park Block corridors, Portland State University and explore the Pearl District with our experienced guides and comfortable rides. E-bikes available!

Important - 

• Minimum age is 10 years

• Minimum height of 4'11" to participate

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 · 15 min

   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.

2. Tom McCall Waterfront Park · 15 min

   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.

3. Eastbank Esplanade · 15 min

   Continuing on, participants experience world class bike paths and scenic vistas of the Portland skyline along USA's longest floating bike and walkway.

4. Stop 4 · 5 min

   Continuing along the Eastbank we will ride past the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry for a brief explanation of this historic museum

5. Tilikum Crossing · 15 min

   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.

6. Portland State University · 15 min

   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.

7. Portland Art Museum · 5 min

   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.

8. Powell's City of Books · 5 min

   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!

9. Pearl District · 10 min

   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. Old Town · 10 min

    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.

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

End point: Located on the corner of NW 3rd Ave and Davis Street, across the street from Portland Chinatown Museum and around the corner from Old Town Brewing. *Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure

Good to know

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Minimum age is 10 years for our tour, and 14 for e-bikes.
• Minimum height of 4'11" to participate

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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