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Pedal Portland

25 Easy Rides for Exploring the City by Bike

by Todd Roll
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Pedal Portland is the ultimate guide for riding like a local.
Portland is beautiful, and the ever-expanding bike infrastructure makes for safe and pleasant riding. And it is a city full of bicyclists: 40 percent of residents bike recreationally and nearly 10 percent commute daily on bike. No wonder Bicycling magazine regularly names it one of the top cities to bike in America!
Pedal Portland celebrates the city’s passion for pedaling in an accessible, fun, and family-friendly way with rides that explore the most interesting parts of the city, from north to northwest to northeast, southwest to southeast, and the surrounding areas like Beaverton and Vancouver. The rides are accessible to anyone with a bike and range from eight to twelve miles but can be shortened by taking advantage of the city’s bike-friendly public transportation. Each route features a scavenger hunt that highlights the quirky and interesting sites along the way and includes tips on where to eat, drink, and stop to appreciate the view.

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    April 8, 2014

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      • ISBN: 9781604696028

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      • ISBN: 9781604696028
      • File size: 10747 KB

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    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      February 15, 2014

      The subtitle tells it all--these are easy rides of about ten miles each with no challenging elevation gain. Roll, who owns a Portland bike touring company, includes a map for each ride, plus an overview of the neighborhood and notable sights. His affectionate descriptions of the neighborhoods--"the crunchy ex-ghetto now known for bikeability and good living"--are like advice from a good friend. The instructions are detailed, with turn-by-turn directions. The author notes type of surface and road and cautions where heavy traffic can be expected. Special bicycle traffic signage and laws are explained in the introduction, with a list of bicycle repair shops appended. Roll also provides instructions for reaching the ride's starting point by mass transit, or where to park. To add interest, scavenger hunt clues are included for each ride. Suggestions for stops along the routes for shopping, snacking, and pit stops are plentiful. VERDICT This appealing family- and novice-friendly guidebook is a good choice for locals looking for easy rides and a wish to explore Portland-area neighborhoods; perfect for visitors who wish to explore by bicycle.--Susan Belsky, Oshkosh P.L., WI

      Copyright 2014 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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