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Biking is a great choice for short to medium trips. In a region known for great cycling, there are many reasons to consider biking as a transportation option from cost savings to improving your health and fitness.

Biking is healthy, for you, and the planet. A short, four-mile round trip by bicycle keeps about 15 pounds of pollutants out of the air we breathe.

Biking will increase your level of physical activity, help you lose or maintain weight and improve your energy level. Biking will also help you beat high gas prices as you pedal your way to better health.

A variety of conveniences throughout the metro area, including bike lockers, racks and changing facilities, make biking a great option for getting where you need to go. Explore the links below to learn about cycling events, resources and organizations in the Portland, Oregon and SW Washington metropolitan area.

Cycling resources

Bicycle trip planning tool

byCycle's web site includes an online bicycle trip planner for the Portland metropolitan region...Open online bicycle trip planner

Maps

• Bike There! Metro's popular bike route map
  The 25th anniversary edition of the Bike There! map, updated in 2007, is available to purchase online, by phone and at area retail outlets.
• Milwaukie bike map
  A guide to bike lanes, off-street paths, and roadways in Milwaukie is available to download
• Portland cycling maps
  Citywide and neighborhood maps are available to download or order
• Vancouver, WA bike map
  Maps of downtown Vancouver and Clark Co. trails are available to download
• Washington County bike map
  Designates roads as most, moderately, or less suitable for biking, identifies bike lanes and multi-use paths. The map is available by going to the Washington County Visitors Association at 11000 SW Stratus St., Suite 170 in Beaverton or call 503-644-5555.

Events, activities and discussion forums

• 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 & Cycling Forum
  Bicycle forum and reviews for all types of bikes: road, mountain, BMX, recumbent and more.

Nonprofit groups

• Bicycle Transportation Alliance
  Non-profit bicycle organization based in Portland that offers bike safety and “Safe Routes for Kids” programs
• Community Cycling Center
  Non-profit bike shop that sells refurbished bikes and offers programs for low-income kids and adults
• Oregon Human Powered Vehicles (OHPV)
  Dedicated to riding, racing, and building all types of alternative bicycles, tricycles, and human-powered craft

Government agencies

• City of Portland Bicycle Program
  503-823-5185
  Information and resources about biking in the city of Portland
• City of Vancouver Bicycle Program
  360-487-7700
  Vancouver area bicycle information
• ODOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Program
  Links to information about bicycle touring, construction standards, planning, project funding and much more
• TriMet bike information
  503-239-3044
  Learn how to combine bikes with public transportation

Need assistance?

John Mermin
503-797-1747
john.mermin@oregonmetro.gov

Related Links

Expanding transportation choices

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

Connecting Green

The Metro Council and other community leaders are working together to create the best system of parks, natural area and trails in the world.

Related Internet links

• Map My Ride

  (http://www.mapmyride.com/)