THE ORGANIZATION

If you’re wondering who BRNW is and what we’re all about, well, here’s the scoop.

We were originally known as the Oregon Bicycle Ride, after Sandy Green and some friends fulfilled their vision of a great group ride through a beautiful state, in 1987. The first OBR took 68 riders from Hells Canyon to the Oregon Coast. From the days of carrying a wringer-washer and an electric stove around in the back of a pickup truck, BRNW has evolved to include friendly SAG vans, expansive rest stops, portable toilets and showers, catered meals and more.

We focus on the best possible rider experience – we take that very seriously – and BRNW stands out for delivering some of the best fully supported bicycle tours in North America. Even after more than 35 years, we continue to get better and better. Come see for yourself – we hope you’ll join us for one of our rides soon.

Bicycle Rides Northwest
Mission

BRNW’s mission is to provide fully supported bicycle tours that deliver an exceptional rider experience, showcase the natural beauty of the Northwest, and benefit communities and businesses in the region.

Ride Size

As part of a great rider experience, we limit the size of our events. We know a smaller group makes a better event for riders, contractors and crew. So we limit our events to 300 riders – small enough so you can renew friendships and build new ones, without getting lost in a crowd.

Governance

BRNW is a registered nonprofit organization, governed by a Board of Directors composed of cycling enthusiasts who enjoy offering a well-organized ride along an outstanding route. 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 

BRNW is for everyone.

When we say we’re for everyone, we mean we’re committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience. To make cycling adventures an accessible option for everyone, we need riders, crew and vendors who are representative of our entire society. We believe businesses can be powerful platforms for social change, and creating an environment where anyone from any background can benefit from the BRNW experience is the right thing to do. We want a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex, not an initiative.

So we are and will be inclusive. We celebrate multiple approaches and different points of view. We believe diversity drives understanding and acceptance, and so we won’t tolerate anything that impedes it. Everyone is welcome to enjoy BRNW—and we want them to be comfortable as their authentic, whole selves. Join us in embracing diversity, equity and inclusion for every person in every community.

Rider Feedback from 2024:

 

“BRNW staff, support and food is always top-notch, the attention to detail is amazing, and most of all, this is a nonprofit that gives back to the communities we visit.”

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Our Board of Directors is the guiding force behind BRNW's events. To read the full bios of these dedicated advocates, click on any photo.

Bicycle Rides Northwest the Organization BRNW Board of Directors Phil Bard
John Taylor

Treasurer

Bicycle Rides Northwest the Organization BRNW Board of Directors Kim Conklin
Kim Conklin

Director

Bicycle Rides Northwest the Organization BRNW Board of Directors Frank Fleetham
Charlie Jones

Director

Connect With Us
Contact

Bicycle Rides Northwest

5725 NE Cleveland Avenue 

Portland, OR 97211 

503.281.1526

info@brnw.org

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Route History

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Click here for a PDF of all our routes since the humble beginning.

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Imagery Credits

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

  • Burk Webb, Derailleur Films
  • John Mejia
  • 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