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 …
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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 …
Get Ready for the Ultimate Cargo Bike Show on June 1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Show off your ride, share stories, connect with fellow riders, and win prizes Cyclists, cargo bike enthusiasts and coffee lovers mark your calendars for an unforgettable event: …
Bicycle Re-Source of Bend: A local bike treasure
Our friends at Bicycle Re-Source of Bend are putting their time and energy into fulfilling their motto: “Connecting Bikes with People Who Need Wheels.” This group of local volunteers is in its …
Shopping on SE 3rd St
Favorite (Non-Favorite but Necessary) Route: Shopping on SE 3rd St Sometimes you’ve got to go shopping. And much of the shopping in Bend is hard to get to by bike. …
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 …
Juniper Park to Mosaic Medical, Conners Clinic
Maybe you work at the hospital and want to get a little fresh air on your way into work, or maybe you have an appointment to get that itch checked …
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 …