A time for change progressing towards a more bike-friendly future
The last month has been a whirlwind of leaves falling, cold fronts moving in, and welcoming the first snowflakes of winter. As we near the end of a long tumultuous …
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Bend City Council Candidates responses to Bend Bikes election questionnaire
2020 Council Candidates Position #1Justin LivingstonMelanie Kebler Position #2Anthony BroadmanAugust Paul Johnson Position #3Chris PiperMegan PerkinsRon Boozell (Rondo) Position #4Rita SchenkelbergMichael R. HughesAnon (Bubba) Walters The season for celebrating American …
Bend Bikes Endorses the Transportation GO Bond
Bend Bikes Endorses the Transportation GO Bond A lot has happened since we last wrote about the transportation general obligation (GO) bond. The COVID-19 pandemic derailed Council’s intent to put …
Bend Bikes will not be silent
Bend Bikes will not be silent. The murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd, among so many others, are a part of the continuing failure of our country …
Bend Bikes in the time of COVID-19
A time for change and transition. Much like our community, Bend Bikes has been in the midst of a swirl of changes and transition. The beginning of 2020 began with …
Backstory to the Upcoming May 19th Transportation Bond Request
An updated Transportation System Plan (TSP) has been over two years in the making. This policy and planning document sets State-mandated policy and planning guidelines and is the culmination of …
City Council to Take Action on Historic Transportation Bond
Speak up now to support active transportation in Bend’s future! The City of Bend is gearing up to put the largest transportation bond in its history on the May 2020 …
New Executive Director at Commute Options
In case you hadn’t already heard, Brian Potwin, a co-founder and former Board member of Bend Bikes, is the newly minted Executive Director of Commute Options.
Yield at Stop Signs Starts January 1st
This New Year’s day, you’ve got one more reason to celebrate as someone who commutes by bicycle around Bend. You will no longer will be required to come to a full halt at a stop sign or a flashing red beacon. If you find it safe and conditions allow, you don’t have to completely kill your momentum. Horray! But, as they say, “Conditions apply.” Read on for details.
Thanks for Making It Fun! 2019 Holiday Lights Ride
An event like HLR just would not have been possible without many hands a-helping: from Bend Bikes Board members, to our volunteers, to the fun-loving attendees who braved some chilly weather, to the generous support of local businesses for the food, drink and raffle prizes that made the night a great time.
Last Chance to Register! Holiday Lights Ride
Don’t let the 2019 Holiday Lights Ride fun pass you by. Register for the event right meow! Registration closes today.
Volunteer at the 2019 Holiday Lights Ride
Volunteers are a crucial part of our non-profit operations here at Bend Bikes. We absolutely could not put on these family-friendly rides in our community without the help of our …
2019 Holiday Lights Ride
The 2019 Holiday Lights Ride is gonna be a special evening of fun for the whole family on Saturday, December 14th at 5:45pm. The evening starts at the Bend Senior Center and heads off on our tour of the Larkspur Trail. Decorate your bicycle to get into the holiday spirit while you cruise along this off-street path…
Will Bend Finally Get Its First Two-Way Bike Lane?
The City of Bend invited Bend Bikes to participate in a field test of what could become Bend’s first two-way protected bike lane along a section of the Neighborhood Greenways. …
Midtown Bike and Pedestrian Connectivity Sooner Rather Than Later?
Tomorrow, the Citywide Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) is continuing its work to prioritize projects for the City’s Transportation System Plan. The TSP will guide policies, programs and infrastructure investments for …