Submitted by Aaron Levy
It’s no wonder that Portland has been deemed one of the most bikeable cities in America; it takes no time at all to get most anywhere you need to go by bicycle. Practically everywhere you go, the streets seem to be filled with bikers. It’s a cheap and easy way to travel around the city. There are many bicycle related events which take place all year round, and the best way to learn about these events is through Critical Mass, which is described as “a leaderless, spontaneous bike ride through the streets of Portland.” Basically, it is a friendly gathering of bicycle enthusiasts of all ages that takes place during rain or shine! It really is a great way to start getting yourself involved within the bicycling community. Bridge Pedal is an annual happening in which you can get the best feel of the city by biking across all 10 bridges, including the top decks of the Marquam and Fremont bridges. I did this one last year, and it was a lot of fun! There’s nothing quite like riding your bike over the top deck of the Fremont Bridge. Perhaps the zaniest biking event is Pedalpalooza, which spans from June 7th-June 23rd. With a wide variety of events such as tall bike jousting, a bike pub crawl, and even a midnight ride in the nude (for those daring enough), there’s definitely something for everyone.
 
Portland’s biking community is growing stronger every year, with more and more bike-friendly activities taking place all the time. Come enjoy all that Portland has to offer!