Bicycling Sundays return in May
April 21, 2015
By Jennifer McLaughlin
Photo at right: Cyclists and joggers enjoy Seattle’s Bicycle Sundays along Lake Washington Boulevard. Photo courtesy Seattle Bike Blog
The Bicycle Sunday program in Seattle and Sunday Parkways in Portland are stellar ways for cyclists to enjoy weekend riding on roads closed to motorized traffic—and both start in May.
If your city has a traffic-free bike program, let us know and we’ll post it online. Send your information to editor@goldtravelblog.com
Seattle Bicycle Sundays
Bicycle, walk or roll along Lake Washington Boulevard south of Mount Baker Beach to the Seward Park entrance. The Boulevard will be closed to motorized traffic from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and is sponsored by Seattle Parks and Recreation and Cascade Bicycle Club.
May 3, 17, 31
June 21, 28
July 5, 12
Aug. 9, 16, 30
Sept. 13th, 20
Additional Resources
Bicycle Sundays: www.seattle.gov/parks/bicyclesunday
Bicycle Trail Etiquette: www.seattle.gov/transportation/biketrail.htm
Seattle Bike Rules: www.seattle.gov/transportation/bikecode.htm
Seattle and Recreation Information: (206) 684-4075
Portland Sunday Parkways
City of Portland Sunday Parkways, presented by Kaiser Permanente, promotes healthy active living through a series of free events opening the city’s streets to discover active transportation.
Events are from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. in different neighborhoods of Portland.
May 10: East Portland
June 21: North Portland
July 26: Northeast Portland
Aug. 23: Southeast Portland
Sept. 27: Tilikum Crossing
Additional Resources
Sunday Parkways: www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/46103
Portland Sunday Parkways Video: www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/article/486286
Portland Cycling Events: www.travelportland.com/article/cycling-events
General information for Sunday Parkways:
either by email: portlandsundayparkways@portlandoregon.gov
or phone: (503) 823-7599.
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