Job Title
Bike Tour Guide and Rental Specialist
Company / Organization
Cycle Portland Bike Tours and Rentals
Job Description
We are hiring for 2026!
Seeking likeminded staff with a passion for all things bikes and an interest in showcasing Portland’s history and uniquely progressive bike culture with visitors. We specialize in showcasing Portland’s varied bike scene. Our offerings range from cruiser bikes and e-bikes to carbon gravel and road bikes.
Where: Cycle Portland is in Old Town, NW Portland, conveniently located a few blocks from Waterfront Park.
When: We are looking to train candidates in mid April. The deadline to apply is 3/31 but we will begin evaluating and interviewing prospects as they apply.
Responsibilities:
• Clean and prep bicycles for guests to ride
• Lead 1-2 bicycle tours per day. Tours vary in length from 2 to 4 hrs
• Operate booking platform and POS systems
• Perform retail stock and inventory
• Check customer bikes in for service
• Perform occasional flat repair services and minor repairs for customers
• Offer guidance to customers partaking in our services
As part of our small team, you’ll have the opportunity to advise travelers about your favorite local attractions and hotspots, fit folks on rental bikes, help plan their route, lead guests around town as a guide on one of our cycling tours, and lend a hand to our full-service bike shop.
While primarily focused on tour guiding, this position will encompass guiding up to 2 tours per day (2-5 hours of outdoor time, rain or shine) on our Foodie, Brewery, City, or Gravel bike excursions. Back at the shop you’ll help guide clients through our bike rental process, answer questions about the products and services we offer, and help keep the shop running smoothly. You’ll also be provided with resources to help you dive deeper into the history of our city in both past, present, and future as we work to keep our tours engaging, fun, and informative.
Cycle Portland is part of a family of small companies associated within The Adventure Hub. Many opportunities for growth including the potential of guiding multi-day vacations with our sister company Bicycle Adventures for the right candidate.
Part-Time and Full-Time positions available.
Seasonal employment positions available from April through October.
Positional Commitments as a Cycle Portland Guide
• Shifts: 9:30am-6:30pm, Cycle Portland is open 7 days per week
• Scheduling: 2-4 shifts per week at Cycle Portland
• Availability on weekends required from May to September.
Compensation:
$17-19/hr starting DOE (plus gratuities and bonuses)
Extras:
• Pro Deals
• 45% Discounts on bike products and shop services.
• 1 week – paid vacation (accrued)
• 1 week – paid sick leave (accrued)
• Paid training in bike mechanics and interpretive guiding
Knowledge and skill in the following areas is preferred (but not required), and represents core strengths as part of this position:
• You Love Bikes
• Genuine desire to work with and listen to the public both as a tour guide, and as part of our shop staff to meet client where they’re at with their needs
• Excellent public speaking skills, comfortable working with and projecting to engaged audiences of up to 15 individuals at a time
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Curiosity! We love learning about Portland, and it’s up to us to be informed as our city and region evolve
• Self-motivated and comfortable asking for support when needed
• Experience in the performance arts, teaching, previous bike shops, bike mechanic knowledge, and tour guiding is a plus.
We are committed to building a diverse team that reflects the world we serve. We believe that a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills makes us a stronger, more innovative, and better company. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, regardless of background. BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ strongly encouraged to apply.
Please email resume and cover letter, feel free to come say hi at Cycle Portland – 180 NW 3rd Ave
How to Apply
Please email resume and cover letter to james@cyclepdx.com. You may also deliver to our location at Cycle Portland – 180 NW 3rd