Bicycle Rides Northwest

04/22/2025

Tour Highlight and Interesting Fact:

Wallace, Idaho, was the last place in the US Interstate highway system that had a stoplight. The town is in a canyon, and it took this level of design and construction to finally make it an actual freeway in 1991.

04/17/2025

The greatest ride lies ahead. Gear up and go!

04/12/2025

A shout-out to the talented bike mechanics who troubleshoot, repair, and keep our wheels shiny! Look for them along the route and in camp when you need assistance during the week of glorious time in the saddle!

04/10/2025

Just a few interesting facts about Klamath Falls, one of two towns you'll visit on the Oregon tour.

🚲 Nicknamed Oregon's City of Sunshine.

🚲 OC&E Woods Line State Trail is a rail trail and the longest state park in Oregon.

🚲 There are over 600 acres of family-friendly parks.

Looking forward to spending time in this lovely town, full of history!

04/05/2025

No bike ride is too far when you have good company.

You'll have plenty of good company on our bike tours. Visit brnw.org for info on the Oregon and Idaho rides. Fellow cyclists, friendly crew, art and culture, small towns, and more await you this summer!

04/02/2025

Cyclists don't fool around when it comes to cooling down on a hot day! They seek out lakes, creeks, and our kiddie pools set up in camp. Ahhhh ... feels so good!

Cool off with friends on our two tours this summer! Visit brnw.org to sign up.

03/29/2025

Idaho Tour Highlight:

On the corner of Bank Street and Sixth Street in Wallace, Idaho, there's a manhole cover declared as the Center of the Universe, until proven otherwise. It stems from a dispute with the EPA, which used the “newly discovered science of Probabilism,” which the city’s proclamation describes as “If a thing cannot be disproven, then it is considered proven.” The EPA apparently determined that because the communities of the Silver Valley (longtime mining country) could not prove that they WEREN’T dangerous places to live, they must therefore BE dangerous places to live. So until someone proves otherwise, this manhole cover is the center of the universe.

Since 1884, over 1.2 billion ounces of silver have been found in Wallce. Steeped in history, you'll enjoy a lovely layover day in the Silver Capital of the World!

03/26/2025

You'll ride to and explore beautiful Jacksonville on Day One of the Oregon tour. This historic and quaint town was founded following the discovery of gold deposits in 1851-1852. The National Historic covers over 100 buildings, and several movies were filmed here, including "Inherit the Wind."

Visit brnw.org to register for the Oregon ride!

03/23/2025

Look at all those sunny smiles on our Rest Stop crew! Be like them and join our traveling circus this summer. You'll visit cool towns, meet the nicest community members, see the sites, eat lots of peanut M&M's, AND do a little work in between.

There's room to bring your bike, packable kayak, Frisbee, and suit for soaking in the lake! Visit brnw.org and click on the Connect menu to learn more about crew openings.

03/19/2025

"Towels, camp chairs, charging, coffee service, Tent & Porter ... it's hard to imagine a better-supported ride." - Happy Cyclist

Secure your spot on the Idaho and/or Oregon ride this summer. Visit brnw.org for info. Spring riding is just around the corner! ⚘️

03/17/2025

Did you know e-bikes are welcome on our tours? Any rider who has a physical need to ride one, plus anyone over age 70. BRNW provides charging stations at camp, so it's easy to prep for the next day! Visit brnw.org for more info.

03/13/2025

Crew Member Spotlight:

You've likely seen Tracy building tents, hauling luggage, filling potato chop bowls, and seeking out lakes for some kayak time. This year, she's our Water Manager. She'll be on the road early, setting up water stops and taking good care of ya!

03/09/2025

Testify!

Visit brnw.org for our coolest video on why riders choose Bicycle Rides Northwest for fun, community, and a way to give back.

03/06/2025

"You leave with friends, and each ride becomes a reunion with family." - Happy Rider

We love this quote because it really encapsulates the rider experience! Wanna join us for a spin this summer? Check out the Oregon and Idaho tours at brnw.org.

03/01/2025

On the Ashland bike ride this year, we'll camp several nights at the ScienceWorks Hands-On Musuem. This inspiring nonprofit is a vibrant hub for curiosity, creativity, and discovery for learners of all ages where Science, Technology. Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics come to life.

While we're enjoying their friendly hospitality, there will be a super cool Mural Fest on-site and a special evening event just for our group! More details to follow.

Visit scienceworksmuseum.org to learn more about this wonderful organization.

02/27/2025

Ahhh ... a gorgeous Oregon sunset. You'll see many of these on the All Kinds of Wild Oregon ride June 21-28. For a preview, visit the link in our bio for Burk's video.

Sign up for the ride at brnw.org before it sells out, dear riders! Our two host cities, Ashland and Klamath Falls, have so much to offer. Look for info on kayaking, birding, ziplining, and more in the coming months.

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02/19/2025

✨️ Lodging and Baggage Shuttle Service ✨️

New for this year, we will deliver and pick up your baggage for riders who stay in overnight lodging in each host community. Visit brnw.org for more info!

02/18/2025

Hey Portland cyclists! Check out the film, "Bike Vessel" showing next week. Maybe it'll come to Bend sometime too!

Get tickets on Humanitix - Indie Pop Up Screening: "Bike Vessel" hosted by Eastside Jewish Commons. Eastside Jewish Commons, 2420 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97232, USA. Wednesday February 26th 2025. Find event information.