THE BRNW EXPERIENCE

If you ask any of our regular BRNW riders why they keep coming back, they’ll tell you it’s about how it feels as a rider.

It’s likely every one of them has been on other tours; they know the difference. What makes a BRNW tour different is not just the routes, or the food, or the host communities or the amenities… it’s all those things and more. We focus on one thing – first, foremost and always: the rider experience.

We’ve been doing this for 35 years – we’ve worked out the best way to handle the things that make up a tour. Of course, we still improve our events every year in a few ways; there’s always room for that. What you’ll notice is an emphasis on the details that makes the event more relaxing, more efficient, more fulfilling… more fun. If you haven’t been on a ride with us, you should find out for yourself – join the BRNW Family!

It can be a dilemma: How do you know what it’s like on a BRNW tour if you’ve never been on a BRNW tour?

Well, first of all, we suggest you take in the testimonial quotes from recent participants that are scattered around the site, for a general flavor.

But we’d like to give you the best possible feel for the atmosphere, the environment, the vibe of a BRNW event. So we’ve put together some visuals to help the cause.

Start with the video at the top of this page, which captures moments from our tours. It’ll give you a feel for things.

Then make sure you peruse and absorb all the photos on this site, from our routes as well as our camps (you can click on the ones in the horizontal rows to enlarge them). For a more in-depth look at life on tour, check out the “daily experience” videos from our 2023 Oregon ride down the coast and into the redwoods.

Rider Feedback:

“The staff acts like they’re taking care of their good friends.”

“It was apparent that every person on the BRNW team had a passion for people and commitment to excellence. An exceptional experience.”

“The biggest problem was that the rest stops were so pleasant and stocked with such good food, it was hard to leave.”

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Bicycle Rides Northwest

5725 NE Cleveland Avenue 

Portland, OR 97211 

503.281.1526

info@brnw.org

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Imagery Credits

The following people have contributed photos and/or videos to the website:

  • Burk Webb, Derailleur Films
  • Phil Bard, Bard Photography
  • K’Lynn Lane, Memory Lane Photography
  • Terry Poe, Poe Photography
  • Mike Westby
  • Jim Moore
  • Alice Bonham
  • Bill Buckley
  • Miranda Morehouse
  • Jack Newlevant