Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, registration is required for all Bridge Pedal events. This includes Kids Pedal, even though it is a free event.

You will receive a rider/walk ID indicating which event you are doing. It must be displayed on the front of your bike or on your shirt to make certain you are directed on the correct route.

When registering online Visa, MasterCard, and American Express are accepted.

  • Tuesday, Aug. 6, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.: Providence Medical Group - Tanasbourne, 10670 NE Cornell Rd., Hillsboro (Corner of NW 185th Ave. and NW Cornell Rd.)
  • Wednesday, Aug. 7, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.: Providence Medical Group - Bridgeport, 18040 SW Lower Boones Ferry Rd., Tigard
  • Thursday, Aug. 8, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.: Providence Medical Group - Glisan, 5330 NE Glisan, Portland
  • Saturday, Aug. 10, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Providence Office Park, 4400 NE Halsey St., Portland
  • Day of Event - Sunday, Aug. 11:
    • Fremont Express: 5:30 a.m. - 6:45 a.m.: Red Cross Parking Lot N. Vancouver and Cook
    • Main Ride: 6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.: SW Naito and Yamhill
    • Family Ride: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.: SW Naito and Yamhill
    • Kids Pedal: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.: SW Naito and Yamhill
    • Stride: 7:15 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.: SW Naito and Pine

No, registration fees are nonrefundable. However, registrations are transferable. If you’re unable to attend, you can give your registration to somebody else.

No. Only children who are walking in Providence Bridge Stride or pedaling in Providence Bridge Pedal need to register.

Yes, helmets are required to be worn by all cyclists participating in Providence Bridge Pedal.

See the timing and direction of bridge closures on the Sunday morning of the event. In addition, SW Naito Parkway will be closed from 4:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

All of Portland’s metered parking spaces are free on Sundays until 1:00 p.m. If you choose to park on the east side of the river, the Burnside and Hawthorne bridges allow easy access from the east side to the starting area on SW Naito Parkway.

For the Fremont Express there will be designated parking lots available near the American Red Cross at N Cook and Vancouver.

Yes. Volunteers are needed in the week leading up to Providence Bridge Pedal. List of available volunteer opportunities.

Yes, as long as you have their registration receipts.

Yes. Registrations are transferable but not refundable. Simply give your registration receipt to the person who will be using it.

Yes. While registering online, enter the code in the coupon field. Some older gift cards may not work. If that happens, email us at info@bridgepedal.com including the code on your card, we will arrange for you to receive the value of your gift card credited to your registration.

Yes. When you pick up your ride materials, simply tell the volunteer you wish to switch to a different ride. At that time you will need to pay the additional registration fee if you are changing to a more expensive event.

This is another issue that will depend on the state’s public gathering guideline. Our plans are to include bagels, pastries, donuts, muffins, fruit, coffee and juice. However we may have to make adjustments depending on the rules in place this August.

Yes, there are numerous places to rent a bike. The Portland Bureau of Transportation has a great list.

No. For the safety of our participants, dogs are not permitted at the event.

Sorry, these are not permitted in Providence Bridge Pedal and Stride.

Staff from many Portland-area bike stores are stationed along the route to help with any mechanical problems. Additionally, about four dozen bike mechanics are biking during the ride. They will stop to assist any rider having problems.

At any point during the ride you are welcome to leave the route. Be aware that once you leave the ride, you will be on streets that are open to motorized traffic.

Bridges will be closed to motorized traffic during these hours:

  • St Johns: Open both directions
  • Fremont: Top deck closed 5:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Broadway: Open both directions
  • Steel: Closed until noon
  • Burnside: Open both directions
  • Morrison: Lane restrictions eastbound until 11:00 a.m.
  • Hawthorne: Eastbound closed 6:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
  • Marquam: Top deck closed 5:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  • Ross Island: Westbound closed 5:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
  • Sellwood: Open both directions

View bridge closure PDF

Yes, however, Providence Bridge Pedal is a ride not a race. To make the ride safe and fun for all participants, please use your motor only when necessary.

They are NOT allowed.