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 …
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Commute Options’ E-Bike Rebate
70 Cyclists Win New E-Bikes: Rebate Program Works, More Infrastructure Needed Over the summer, 70 income-qualified Bend residents received new e-bikes, thanks to a unique rebate program from the City …
Alpenglow Park to Drake Park
Alpenglow to Drake: From one of Bend’s newest parks to one of the oldest Alpenglow Park, opened three years ago, has become a popular destination for many southeast Bend residents …
Haven Bagel to Miller’s Landing Park
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Safety & Comfort Tips for Cycling in Winter
Winter in Bend doesn’t mean you have to hang up your bike. With the right gear and extra caution, you can keep pedaling comfortably and safely all season long. “Winter …
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 …
Funding for Transportation
Do people who bike and walk pay their share of transportation costs? I don’t know how many times people who drive everywhere accuse me of not paying my fair share …
Bend Bikes Partners with Bend Park and Recreation District and Commute Options to Teach Latine Youth Bike Safety
For eight years, Bend Park and Recreation District has hosted the “Discover the Outdoors” Program, a monthlong camp designed for Latine youth. This July, the program added for the first …
Columbia Park to Pine Nursery
Columbia Park to Newport Ave Newport Ave to Mt Washington Dr Mt Washington Dr to the North Unit Canal North Unit Canal to Pine Nursery Park Note: Several projects are …
Try Transit
Learning about the bus system in Bend. I leave the house at 8:05 to catch the bus with some trepidation. First, I was leaving my bike behind. Trying out Bend’s fixed route …
Pine Ridge Park to the Old Mill
This is a short and sweet route to add to your repertoire on how to get from the neighborhood south and west of Brookswood Blvd down into the river corridor. Yes, …
Getting to School–Better on Foot, Bike, Scooter or Bus!
Have you seen any congestion around your neighborhood schools lately? Well the Bend-La Pine School District is starting to do something about that with the hiring of Michelle Rhoads as …
Columbia Park to Seventh Mountain Resort
A good bike path should be safe, direct, and enjoyable and rideable by a 4 year old. The Haul and Rimrock trail mostly checks those boxes, making it my favorite …
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 …