Cycle Oregon

For Kari Lyons, returning to the bicycling world isn’t just a career move—it’s a homecoming. Long before she spent 25 years spearheading climate action and equitable public health initiatives for Multnomah County, Kari was a self-described kid with wonky knees who discovered her own bravery, resilience, and community on a solo cross-country mountain bike trip...

As riders look ahead to Joyride, I wanted to take a moment to highlight some bike handling tips that could be helpful on the gravel route planned on day one. The route features a gravel sector that has both about a five mile climb and five mile descent, so let’s talk about...

There is a distinct texture to a GRAVEL weekend that lingers long after the dust has settled. When we asked our community to share their stories from this year’s event, the responses weren’t just about miles logged or the backcountry views; they were about the moments of connection that happen when a group of people shares an adventure. It takes an incredible amount of heart ...

There is a certain kind of magic that happens when you take the pressure of “performance” away and replace it with the simple pursuit of delight. At Joyride, we aren’t just riding bikes; we’re building a culture where every body belongs, every mile is celebrated and the space between the rides is just as vital as the route itself.