Hillside Park to Juniper Swim and Fitness
This short route takes you from Hillside Park to Juniper Swim and Fitness using the newly reopened Olney bike infrastructure (which is great!). Start your ride at Hillside Park and …
World Day of Remembrance: A Day to Grieve and to Make a Difference
Each year, the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims honors those who have been killed and injured on roads around the globe – 1.35 million people each year …
Haven Bagel to Miller’s Landing Park
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We’re Hiring! Program Manager Job Description
Job Title: Program Manager (Independent Contractor – 1099)Organization: Bend BikesLocation: Remote within Central Oregon (with some in-person meetings/events in Bend)Reports To: Board of Directors About Bend Bikes Bend Bikes is …
Getting to Hayden Homes Amphitheater
There’s nothing quite like a summer evening in Bend—warm air, the Deschutes flowing by, and live music filling the air at Hayden Homes Amphitheater. Getting there, though? Between traffic backups …
April 2025 Newsletter
April Showers Bring Bikey Fun: 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 …
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 …
The Case for Updated Street Standards in Bend
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 …
February 2025 Newsletter
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 …
Hillside Park to Farewell Bend Park
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 …
January 2025 Newsletter
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 …
Orchard Park to Lava Lanes
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 …
December 2024 Newsletter
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 …
Connecting Communities – Biking Through and Around Bend
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 …
Franklin Corridor
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 …