BikePortland is an official 2015 Cycle Oregon Media Partner
Since 1988, Cycle Oregon has brought together people who love riding bicycles and people who live in our state’s beautiful rural communities. More than just a ride, Cycle Oregon is a non-profit organization that has doled out millions in grant funds to many worthy projects and causes.
Over the course of this year we’ll bring you original stories, reports on bicycling’s impact around the state, coverage of the Cycle Oregon Weekend and Week rides, and more.
Our Cycle Oregon coverage dates back to 2006. Check out our past stories below.
Cycle Oregon Ride Director Steve Schulz at tonight’s route announcement/kickoff party.(Photo J. Maus/BikePortland) Cycle Oregon kicked off their 2015 season with a big party at the Portland Art Museum tonight. Hundreds turned out for the bike lovers’ version of an Apple product launch to learn where the 28th edition of the ride will venture this … Read more
Tonight at Velo Cult will be an album release party that will have special meaning to many people in the local bicycling scene. Kelly Bosworth grew up singing songs and playing music at home with her dad Mark Bosworth. Mark is the man who went missing from a Cycle Oregon campsite in September 2011 and … Read more
In our latest episode, we talk about biking’s role in bridging the urban/rural divide.(Photo by J. Maus/BikePortland) Can cycling really make a difference to help close the yawning gap that exists between Oregon’s cities and its small, rural towns?
The final descent into Riverfront Park in The Dalles.(Photo by J. Maus/BikePortland) After seven days, 489 miles, and 35,000 feet of climbing, my Cycle Oregon 2014 experience concluded in The Dalles on Saturday.
Riding outside of Maupin alongside the roaring Deschutes River.(Photos by J. Maus/BikePortland)
Crooked River canyon just south of Lake Billy Chinook.(Photos by J. Maus/BikePortland)
After conquering the hardest climb in Cycle Oregon history, riders fell deeply in love with a water crew member assigned to spray us at the top.(Photos by J. Maus/BikePortland)
Mt. Hood was the star of today’s show.(Photos by J. Maus/BikePortland)
Sunrise on Mt. Adams, as seen from the door of my tent pitched on the football field of Glenwood High School.(Photos by J. Maus/BikePortland)
Leaving The Dalles at sunrise.(Photos by J. Maus/BikePortland) Mt. Adams was never too far from view today
From Floozies to local history, it’s been a great Day 0 in The Dalles.
Cycle Oregon here I come.