Bend Bikes

Bend is growing, and our streets need to offer more safe options for getting around. City Council is discussing Street Standards on Jan 28. Share where you’d like to bike and what feels unsafe today. ✉️ council@bendoregon.gov 📩 bcc info@bendbikes.org 🗓 By Jan 26 🚲

Donate now for some great perks in this week's #CentralOregonGives Link → centraloregongives.com/nonprofit/bend… When you support Bend Bikes you provide resources to improve transit for everyone. #BendBikes #GiveLocal

Don't Miss out on this week's incentives for #CentralOregonGives Link → centraloregongives.com/nonprofit/bend… Your help will make Bend a better place for everyone on two wheels. 💛 #BendBikes #GiveLocal

Discover how transportation departments can drive positive change by using "carrots" and "sticks" strategies. Learn how incentives and regulations can effectively transform transit systems for the better. Link: ssti.us/2025/11/24/to-… #TransitInnovation #BendBikes

Here are some fantastic photos from our World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims event last weekend. Let's keep advocating for safer streets. Sarah Witt shared her brother's story and Families for Safe Streets' efforts. Link: nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/11/16/wor… #SafeStreets

Week 2 of #CentralOregonGives is on! Donate $25+ to @bendbikes by Nov 19 for a chance at this week's incentives from Stoller Wine Group and Evoke Healing Space & Spa! Link → centraloregongives.com/nonprofit/bend… Let’s make Bend better for everyone on two wheels. 💛 #BendBikes #GiveLocal

This Sun, Nov 16, join us + the City of Bend for a memorial + group ride honoring those lost to traffic crashes and calling for safer streets. 💛 🕚 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Wall & Greenwood More: bendbikes.org/world-day-of-r… #WDoR2025 #SafeStreetsBend

🚨 Week 1 ends Nov 12! Donate $25+ to @BendBikes and get: 🍕 Free slice @ Pinky G’s 🍷 Entry for 3rd Street Beverage basket 🎿 Entry for Mt. Bachelor lift ticket Give local → centraloregongives.com/nonprofit/bend… #CentralOregonGives #BikeBend #BendBikes

We’re excited to join #CentralOregonGives again this year! When you donate to Bend Bikes, you’re supporting safer streets, better infrastructure, and a more connected Bend. 🚲 🎁 Each donation enters you for weekly local prizes! 👉 centraloregongives.com/nonprofit/bend… #BendBikes #GiveLocal

Last Chance to Apply! Bend Bikes is searching for a Program Manager to spearhead key projects, events, and advocacy efforts aligned with our strategic vision. If you're intrigued, send in your application by Oct 31st. More details: bendbikes.org/program-manage… #BendJobs #BendBikes

A great read that hits on how transportation, climate action and affordable housing are all related. Read more here: oregonlive.com/opinion/2025/1… #bendbikes

Our friends @OregonLandWatch share why Bend’s future depends on a more balanced transportation system 🚲🚶♀️🚌 From Midtown Crossings to the Bend Bikeway, big projects are moving us beyond car-only travel. Read more: centraloregonlandwatch.org/update/2025/9/…

🚲🎉 Oct 3: Join @BendBikes, @CommuteOptions, @cityofbend + friends for a Community Ride during #WeekWithoutDriving + #FirstFriday! 📍 The Commons | 🕠 5:30 pm Ride safer crossings + be back by music time 🎶 Prizes + community energy await 💚 #BendBikes #weekwithoutdriving

🚲 The countdown is on: #WeekWithoutDriving starts Sept 29! 🙌 Try walking, biking, rolling, or transit — even once. Every trip counts. Shoutout to @CommuteOptions, @COCC + all joining! How will YOU take part? Share your plans with us 👇 and stay tuned for more from @BendBikes

📣 We’re hiring! Bend Bikes is looking for a Program Manager (Independent Contractor) to help create a Bend where walking, biking & rolling are safe, accessible & embraced by all. Apply here 👉 bendbikes.org/program-manage… #BendOregon #BendBikes

🎉 It’s official! Bend City Council proclaimed Sept 29–Oct 5 as Week Without Driving 🚲🚶🚌 Stay tuned for events hosted by @BendBikes + others during the week. How will YOU participate? 💚 #WeekWithoutDriving #BendBikes

🚲 Tonight, Bend City Council will proclaim Sept 29–Oct 5 as Week Without Driving! 🙌 Tune in to watch, and keep an eye out for more updates from Bend Bikes + other Central Oregon groups on how we’re joining in. 💚 #WeekWithoutDriving #BendBikes

The public right of way might be the most important part of creating great cities — if it’s designed for people, not just cars. @StreetsblogUSA explains why: usa.streetsblog.org/2025/07/07/the… Where has Bend gotten this right? Where can we do better?

In Houten, Netherlands, people biking and driving take separate routes — but the system still connects them all. This NotJustBikes video shows how it makes travel safer and calmer for everyone: youtube.com/watch?v=r-TuGA… What’s one idea you’d bring to Bend?

Don't miss the Annual Cascade Cycling Classic Criterium this Saturday in downtown Bend! Enjoy thrilling races and cheer for your favorite cyclists. Bend Bikes will have competitors, and registration is open if you want to join! More info at cascadecyclingclassic.com #Criterium