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 …
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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 …
Route to Cascade Village Shopping Center
The Cascades Village Mall and its surroundings is one of the most important shopping areas in Bend, and one of the most inaccessible by walking and biking. This version of …
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 …
Raised Crossings – A New Idea for Bend
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 …
November 2024 Newsletter
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 …
Caldera High School to Ponderosa Elementary School Along the future Bend Bikeway
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 …
Hollinshead Park to Drake Park
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 …
October 2024 Newsletter
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 …
September 2024 Newsletter
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 …
SW Sliver Lake Blvd to Bear Creek Elementary
by Jim Elliott I volunteer at Bear Creek Elementary School Monday, Wednesday and Friday as one of the crosswalk guards. It is a great way to get into the community …
Election 2024 City Council Candidates
In November the City of Bend will be electing new city councilors. We sent all of the candidates a questionnaire to find out their thoughts on some issues related to …
Speak out for bikes
Make Your Voice Heard Would you be able to go for a week without a car? Roughly 30% of Oregonians don’t have reliable access to a car and cannot drive. …