Program updates: numbers, events, and announcements for Bingen and White Salmon.
September 29, 2026
Every reservation comes with the Bikeabout comfort map: every street in Bingen and White Salmon, colored by how relaxed it feels on a bike. Green streets are calm, yellow moderate, orange high-stress — and the map's big lesson is that there's almost always a green street running parallel to the busy one.
It's emailed with your confirmation and lives at gorgerides.org/safety, alongside the full pre-ride orientation.
September 15, 2026
Not everyone grew up on a bike, and plenty of us are coming back after years away. That's why the program includes free one-on-one sessions with Megan Ramey of Bikeabout, our safety education partner and a League-certified instructor. She'll meet you at a quiet street or parking lot, at your pace, until the bike feels like yours.
Ask for a session when you reserve, or call or text (971) 754-4392 — English or Spanish.
September 1, 2026
The questions we hear most, answered in one place. Who can borrow? Anyone 18+ who lives in Bingen, White Salmon, or a nearby Klickitat County community. What does it cost? Nothing — no fees, no deposit. What do you need? Any document showing your name and a local address. How long does pickup take? About 30 minutes, including the safety orientation, in English or Spanish.
Reserve at gorgerides.org/reserve, or call or text (971) 754-4392 — we'll walk you through it.
August 18, 2026
A lending library takes a village. E-Bike Multnomah Falls staffs the hubs and the phone line, in English and Spanish, every day. Forth, a nonprofit advancing equitable electric mobility, operates the program under the WSDOT grant. Dr. Roscoe's in Bingen keeps all 30 bikes inspected and road-ready. Bikeabout designed the safety orientation — and offers free one-on-one riding lessons. And Whalin Consulting connects the program with neighbors and organizations across both towns.
The whole picture is at gorgerides.org/who-does-what.
August 5, 2026
Two weeks after our launch ride at Daubenspeck Park, 60 neighbors have signed up, 28 of our 30 bikes are out in Bingen and White Salmon right now, and the first returned loans have already logged more than 145 miles.
The launch itself was a morning to remember: a ribbon cutting with support from the mayors of both towns, a group ride through Bingen, and 16 bikes checked out to borrowers before the day ended.
Want one? Reservations run 2 days to a month, always free for local residents — start at gorgerides.org/reserve or call (971) 754-4392 (English y español).
August 5, 2026
The Gorge Pass is one annual pass for unlimited rides on all four Gorge transit services (fixed routes only) — $40 for adults, $20 for kids under 17. The buses can carry bikes, so combining the bike with transit is the best way to get to Hood River and other places around the Gorge: bus part of the way, ride the rest. Details and where to buy: gorgetransit.com/fares
We also got some nice large pannier bags for the bikes — about the size of a grocery bag on each side, and totally waterproof. Perfect for groceries, work gear, or bike-and-bus trips. If you'd like a set for your bike, email [email protected], call (971) 754-4392, or just ask at any hub.
Thinking about an e-bike of your own? The WE-Bike program offers people living in Washington a rebate to help lower the cost of buying an eligible e-bike. People age 16 and older can apply, with rebates of $300 or $1,200 depending on household income. Applications are open now, and selected applicants will be asked to provide documents to confirm eligibility. Learn more and apply: ebikerebate.wsdot-sites.com
Full details, including the WE-Bike program overview: gorgerides.org/news/take-your-bike-farther