New to Portland Ride: Intro to Gravel
Day
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Meet
5:00 PM
Rolls
5:30 PM
Ends
8:00 PM
Where
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Cyclepath West
“Cyclepath PDX”
2714 NW Thurman St, Portland, OR 97210 · Northwest District
Meet at Cyclepath PDX (NW location)
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- 26 NW Thurman & 27th · 1 min walk
- 15 77 NW Vaughn & 27th · 3 min walk
- 18 NW Cornell & Summit Ct · 5 min walk
Distance
8–15 mi
Who it’s for
General
About
Are you new to town, or new to gravel biking? Want to explore one of the best off-road paths in the city? Then join our New to Portland Intro to Gravel ride on Tuesday, August 18 from 5-8 p.m.!
The ride: We will gather at Cyclepath PDX (2714 NW Thurman St) at 5:00 p.m. and head out promptly at 5:30 p.m. Cyclepath PDX will provide a shuttle to the top of the Leif Erikson trail. The group will ride back to the shop on Thurman Street along Leif Erikson trail. Leif Erikson is a double-track gravel roadbed open to bikes but not cars. The total length of the ride will be 11.5 miles.
Who this is for: Everyone! The ride is designed with beginners in mind, so no off-road experience is necessary. This is a great place to see what the off-road hype is all about and make some friends all while enjoying a pleasant, light ride.
The gear: Please come prepared with an off-road ready bike in safe, working condition. This means the tires are a little wider (we recommend a minimum of 32mm wide), ideally you've got some gears, and suspension (shocks) are useful but not required. Be sure to bring a helmet, water bottle, snacks, fanny pack or bike bag, and weather-specific clothing that can get sweaty.
The plan: We will gather at Cyclepath West bike shop at 5 p.m. and head out on the shuttle by 5:30 p.m. Afterwards, join us for a hang session including light snacks and good company.
RSVP: This event is free but space is limited. RSVP here to join the ride: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-to-portland-ride-intro-to-gravel-tickets-1989265982102?aff=oddtdtcreator Please promptly cancel if it turns out that you cannot attend so we can make sure someone else can grab your spot.
Participants will receive a 15% off coupon to use at Cyclepath PDX on in-stock bikes, parts, and accessories.
This event is a partnership between the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT), Northwest Trail Alliance (NWTA), and Cyclepath PDX.
Questions? Reach us at [email protected]