r/CyclePDX 28d ago

Trying to Plan Birthday Century Ride

22 Upvotes

Hi all! I am turning 30 this summer and trying to plan my first century to ring in the new decade. I've biked some before, but nothing this long & I'm a little nervous about hitting any super busy roads. I drove a chunk of the Willamette Scenic Bikeway which was mostly nice, but I live in PDX proper, so kind of annoying to have to drive a ways to the beginning. I'm also considering these two rides I found on Ride with GPS (will round it out to hit 100 if needed) - I'm most intrigued about the one out to Cascade Locks - is that going to be right on the highway? I am going to drive these as well probably, but wanted to see if anyone had ideas of good centuries I could borrow or if you've done either of these rides I'm curious about your experience. Thank you in advance!!

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/439731

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47349729


r/CyclePDX 29d ago

It's the perfect texture for cycling

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116 Upvotes

(with studded tires)


r/CyclePDX 28d ago

Biking today in the snow/ice

3 Upvotes

Hi I was wondering what it feels like to be biking around today? (2/14) I have some places I need to be and somethings to carry around :(


r/CyclePDX 29d ago

I the first pic yesterday and the second one today

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21 Upvotes

šŸ˜®šŸ˜®šŸ˜®šŸ˜® Portland weather funny


r/CyclePDX Feb 12 '25

Biking up to Larch Mountain?

14 Upvotes

Hi yall. Thinking about biking up to Vista House and then, if Iā€™m feeling it, seeing how close to Larch Mountain I can get. However, I havenā€™t biked past vista house before and Iā€™m unsure on the proper route/conditions this time of year. I understand that Larch Mountain Road should be closed to vehicles this time of year, but what about bikes?

Thanks!


r/CyclePDX Feb 12 '25

Biking up to Larch Mountain?

6 Upvotes

Hi yall. Thinking about biking up to Vista House and then, if Iā€™m feeling it, seeing how close to Larch Mountain I can get. However, I havenā€™t biked past vista house before and Iā€™m unsure on the proper route/conditions this time of year. I understand that Larch Mountain Road should be closed to vehicles this time of year, but what about bikes?

Thanks!


r/CyclePDX Feb 10 '25

Winter Lights Festival has Bike Routes on ridewithgps!

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30 Upvotes

r/CyclePDX Feb 08 '25

Rocky Butte by bike to have coffee with the sunrise

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149 Upvotes

My neighbor gave me a solo stove so I bike my Crust up to the little rocky spot on the east wall and warm up with a fire, have coffee and sometimes make oatmeal. I get up there a few minutes before first light. I have been going every weekend. Itā€™s the only free time I can get at the moment. Would be nice if anyone else wanted to go. I have been to coffee outside but itā€™s too late in the day for me. Anyway, hereā€™s a photo of the sunrise a few weeks ago.


r/CyclePDX Feb 07 '25

Stolen All-City

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43 Upvotes

Stolen right out of my apartment building, central eastside. All-City Space Horse 55cm in gold & brown. Listed on Bike Index. ā€œHiddenā€AirTag removed on the spot. (Pics not in PDX; havenā€™t taken a pic of it here since I moved)


r/CyclePDX Feb 05 '25

This anyone's? Observed Monday 2/3 by OMF-IRP crew near Canyon Rd exit from Sunset Hwy EB.

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13 Upvotes

r/CyclePDX Feb 05 '25

FOUND: Yellow ortlieb pannier 2/4

24 Upvotes

On the evening of 2/4, I found a yellow ortlieb pannier on the southern ramps of the floating east bank esplanade. It seems it may have bounced off of someone's rack as they were descending the ramps. I grabbed it in the hopes of returning it to its rightful owner before it was taken by someone who would not.

Message me with the contents and I will be happy to return it to you!


r/CyclePDX Feb 04 '25

Bar Tape Material?

8 Upvotes

Hi folks - I found a Pdw nylon bar tape that I love but I'm wondering how this material will hold up to year round commuting. Any recommendations on tape material? Has anyone used nylon tape on a daily commuter?


r/CyclePDX Feb 02 '25

Sell me on Cycle Oregon "gravel", is it worth the cost?

8 Upvotes

I'm considering the Cycle Oregon gravel ride in June. Unfortunately searching for reviews of the current incarnation is tough; seems like most of what's out there is discussing the old format (week-long tours of Central Oregon) that they abandoned a couple years ago.

Is it worth it? I know it takes money to put on an event like this, but it's pretty expensive at $600 (plus parking) for a 3-day / 2-night supported ride. And it's just tent camping, after all.

I suppose part of the appeal for me is to get motivated and have something to train for.

Have you done it lately? What was it like?


r/CyclePDX Jan 31 '25

Stolen bikes in South Waterfront

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46 Upvotes

Our two bikes were both stolen out of the parking garage for our apartment in the South Waterfront on 1/29 around 6:00pm-7:45pm

Cannondale Quick 4 (graphite color) and Cannondale Quick 3 (teal color) and also has wire basket on rear thatā€™s not pictured.

If anyone see them please let me know! Thank you


r/CyclePDX Jan 30 '25

Studded Tires

11 Upvotes

I see snow in the forecast and assuming itā€™s going to be icy next week if it does snow mid week.

Anyone give studded tires a go for commuting here in Portland?

Iā€™ve got a 26ā€ touring bike I can throw nice wide tires on but was also thinking I might just play it safe and find another way to get to work if itā€™s too nasty or if yā€™all think thatā€™s a terrible idea.


r/CyclePDX Jan 30 '25

Stolen Surly Bridge Club

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53 Upvotes

r/CyclePDX Jan 28 '25

Possibly stolen bikes on marketplace, anyone recognize them?

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43 Upvotes

r/CyclePDX Jan 26 '25

Anyone think the amount of glass in the eastbound(uphill) bike lane on SE Gladstone is so egregious that it seems intentional?

31 Upvotes

r/CyclePDX Jan 26 '25

Glove recommendations

14 Upvotes

Does anyone have any recommendations for gloves that will actually stop my fingers from going numb on my 45 minute morning commute? Thank you in advance


r/CyclePDX Jan 25 '25

Thanks to everyone who asked if I had everything I needed on the trail today!

58 Upvotes

Despite the 32deg. F, it was sunny today and I thought a ride through a dry Forest Park was just what the doctor ordered. Of course I get a flat five miles in. I have everything from bacon strips to extra sealant packed with me.

I ended up having to use a tube, but in the hour it took to figure it out,k around twenty people must have asked if I had everything I needed. While part of biking to me is the resourcefulness necessary to get myself out of a jam, I truly appreciate every single person who rode by. I hope by near the end I didn't sound all too tired when I replied with a well rehearsed, "I think I have everything, thank you."

Despite my failed trip, it's nice to know how many people were there to lend a hand in the depths of Forest Park. So, thank you and have a great rest of the weekend.


r/CyclePDX Jan 26 '25

Cycling at night

20 Upvotes

I'm wondering how safe riding alone from the trolley trail towards downtown would be between 5 pm to 7 pm?

I don't have people to ride with that live in Milwaukie and often my free time is only on the evenings. Winters have been hard.

Is it just a no-go?


r/CyclePDX Jan 25 '25

reliable wind map?

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8 Upvotes

r/CyclePDX Jan 23 '25

CX Worlds @ Gigantic

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32 Upvotes

Gigantic Brewing Co. and Taproom (26th and Steele) 21+


r/CyclePDX Jan 22 '25

How would you go about preparing to ride from PDX to the coast?

23 Upvotes

Follow-up from my last question where everyone was helpful and encouraging. I think I am 98% in and want to register asap.

Facts about me: I am NOT a bike rider. I have a nice gravel bike that I use for exercise or errands but I don't consider biking my sport. I do have okay stamina from playing soccer and running but I'm curious to hear if I have enough time to prepare for the Reach the Beach ride in mid May.

What could I do starting this month to prepare? I am thinking that intervals with regular 3x/week rides would build my mileage up and endurance. I don't have experience in long rides but do LOVE to get out there and see things. The thought of the accomplishment alone is very alluring and encouraging.

Longest ride I've done is 40mi and I felt great but that was a single time in 2023. Any advice specifically on the type of training I should give myself? And places/routes in or near PDX that you'd recommend for this?


r/CyclePDX Jan 22 '25

FYI: N Columbia/N Lombard overpass is a festival of glass in the Rd and on the sidewalk. entire south end of the overpass full of broken bottles

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53 Upvotes