You don’t have to splurge on an overseas trip to Amsterdam to be in a cycler’s paradise. The hip and green city of Portland already has you covered. Forego the exhaust-emitting taxis and rental cars and hop on a bike to reduce your carbon footprint and see the town like the locals do.
The splotchy weather of this Oregon metropolis just adds to the character and thrill of the place. Make sure to pack your rain gear and light layers if you plan to hit the road for the better part of the day, and a bike map doesn’t hurt either.
Bike lanes and multi-use paths are fully functional and scattered all over town, so even if you’re a beginner, you can feel secure on two wheels.
“Tourists will find that Portlanders seem to know how to avoid the biggest gushers, perfecting the art of ducking into a cafe at the moment that passing showers soak the streets,” said Matt Furber, in the New York Times.
Book a cheap flight to Portland and get ready for a tour on two wheels.
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