Portland Bound

[Irishgirl]

Breckenridge was amazing and now picking up and headed to Portland.

A first visit for me getting to this part of the country and looking for recommendations...

Where to rent a bike places to ride and any other recommendations.

I’m staying at a place near the Waterfront Park Trail.

Thanks!


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[Clean39T]

Originally Posted by Irishgirl

Breckenridge was amazing and now picking up and headed to Portland.

A first visit for me getting to this part of the country and looking for recommendations...

Where to rent a bike places to ride and any other recommendations.

I’m staying at a place near the Waterfront Park Trail.

Thanks!


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Oregon or Maine?

If Oregon....what type of riding would you like to do? Distance, climbing, destinations, views, etc. That will help guide recommendations on rides and where to rent a bike..

[rnhood]

Hopefully it's Maine. Portland Oregon is a dump.

[Clean39T]

Originally Posted by rnhood

Hopefully it's Maine. Portland Oregon is a dump.

Reports of our demise are greatly exaggerated

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I personally don't recommend anyone traveling here (or anywhere) in these times unless for essential business reasons - but if someone is coming here, I'll at least try to help make the trip enjoyable - so long as you agree to wear a mask, wash your hands, and tip the service industry heavily.

[robt57]

I avoid waterfront park on my bike unless middle day/week and ride wearing a mask.

Seem not a good time to visit PDX for sure...

If you do come, suggest STRONGLY you stay outta downtown west of that area [if staying near waterfront park PDX/OR] at all costs after dusk.

[jtbadge]

Originally Posted by Clean39T

Reports of our demise are greatly exaggerated

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I personally don't recommend anyone traveling here (or anywhere) in these times unless for essential business reasons - but if someone is coming here, I'll at least try to help make the trip enjoyable - so long as you agree to wear a mask, wash your hands, and tip the service industry heavily.

All of this - Portland is a fine place to be but traveling for pleasure during a pandemic is ludicrous.

[robt57]

Originally Posted by Clean39T

so long as you agree to wear a mask, wash your hands, and tip the service industry heavily.

And so long as you are OK dodging 100s of folks a day that refuse to do most of that.

I'd mention I got ran into the grass on my skinny tire bike, off the edge of 'my side' by a elec rental scooter from hell that needed the entire path coming in the opposite direction. And that was during week/day on the Water Front stupid wide path. I was headed to the bike lane on the main drag...

I do NOT wanna be triaged and taken to hospital more now that usual.

[radsmd]

Is there a location outside of downtown that is safe, and still accessible to some great riding?

[Clean39T]

Originally Posted by radsmd

Is there a location outside of downtown that is safe, and still accessible to some great riding?

Yes, plenty. There are a few areas to avoid around downtown, but plenty to enjoy in the hills and beyond. I can provide some interesting options (w coffee stops) once I know preferences - not everyone seeks out the same riding experience..

[William]

Originally Posted by Clean39T

Yes, plenty. There are a few areas to avoid around downtown, but plenty to enjoy in the hills and beyond. I can provide some interesting options (w coffee stops) once I know preferences - not everyone seeks out the same riding experience..

I regognize the run up Cornell, and I should recognize the other two but drawing a blank at the moment.






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[robt57]

Originally Posted by William

I regognize the run up Cornell, and I should recognize the other two but drawing a blank at the moment.
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Scenic by-way to Salem?



If you have a FB login, a ton of routes in Mapmyride site

https://www.mapmyride.com/auth/login...outes%2Fsearch

[Irishgirl]

Hello All...

Thanks for the feedback and here are some of the answers to the questions.

My travels are work related and if I’m traveling for more than a couple of days I look to rent a bike to see the area.

Breckenridge was a mix of both of work and helping a friend move.

It’s Oregon
Road Bike

Of course wearing a mask and hand washing is something I’m diligent about...and always a good reminder.


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[gasman]

Originally Posted by William

I regognize the run up Cornell, and I should recognize the other two but drawing a blank at the moment.






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Sauvie Island ?

[ORMojo]

One ride I do a lot when staying downtown Portland waterfront is out to Sauvie Island (12 miles), and then all around the island. Entirely flat, but a pleasant ride.

[Burning Pines]

None of the protesters are going assault you, as implied by some people here. Unless you're wearing a blue lives matter shirt or something. The cops might gas you though, they do that.

Can't imagine any place is renting bikes right now, but I could be wrong. There is a pandemic.