March 2025 Newsletter
Rolling Into Spring: Rides, Routes & Updates As the days get longer, there’s no better time to hop on your bike! In this issue, we’re sharing a great route to …
Rolling Into Spring: Rides, Routes & Updates As the days get longer, there’s no better time to hop on your bike! In this issue, we’re sharing a great route to …
Bend’s streets could be safer and more accessible for everyone, whether walking, biking, or driving. While the city is working on major street redesign projects, these efforts are expensive and …
Today is a great day for a ride! Spring is on the horizon, and there’s plenty happening in the world of biking here in Bend! First off, a big congratulations …
This route includes some street crossings that are less than ideal but hopefully in the future they will be improved! And in the meantime, it’s still a pleasant ride in …
Welcome New Board Members! We are thrilled to announce the addition of three incredible new members to the Bend Bikes Board of Directors: James Teeter, Dan Pilver, and Doug Dryden. Each …
For this month’s route, we are looking at going from Orchard Park to Lava Lanes. This destination is also roughly where the Fire station, the Bend Municipal Court, and the …
Biking is a Part of Active Transportation In this edition, we’re focusing on active transportation and its vital role in fostering a healthier, more connected Bend. Explore why biking matters …
On December 5th, 2024, a couple members of the Bend Bikes Board joined a couple of people from ODOT to speak at the Oregon Outdoor Recreation Summit. Our presentation was …
The Franklin Corridor is one of the most heavily used bike routes from east to west in the central Bend area. Planning for the Franklin Corridor Project is nearly completed …
The city is starting to build raised bike lanes and multi-use paths outside the curb on many main streets. Examples include: Butler Market Rd, Olney Avenue, Bend Bikeways, and the …
Rolling into Winter As we roll into winter this month the work on the transportation system in Bend isn’t slowing down. It is important to keep in mind the almost …
The best route from Ponderosa Elementary School and Pine Nursery Park to Caldera High School traverses the east side of Bend from north to south. It also follows the North-South …
This route from Hollinshead Park to Drake Park is the best way to get from east to west in Bend on the north side. This route can be adapted for …
Halloween Haunts on Two Wheels As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, Bend is gearing up for a busy season of transportation projects. From road resurfacing …
Your Vote Matters In our special election edition, we have a candidate questionnaire that we’ve sent to all city council candidates. Please read on to find out their answers to …