​We loved our Essential Portland bike tour with Spencer last Friday!…read more ​It was our first visit to Portland and we love touring a new city by bike to get the lay of the land at the start of our trip--and this company did a great job. ​The bikes were well-maintained, well-fitted to us, and our guide Spencer did a fantastic job communicating the route, what to expect, and keeping us all safe during the tour. ​He took us through nice neighborhoods and city landmarks while frequently stopping to teach us a lot about Portland's history, present-day city life, restaurants, shopping, and buildings of interest. ​My local friends (Aaron and Rashmi) also paid to join our tour, and coincidentally we all stopped at one of Spencer's guide spots along the river at the Portland Fire and Rescue building that Aaron, my architect-friend on our tour, designed. When we told him, Spencer invited him to give us a quick speech on the building's design. It was very cool and made the tour even more memorable. ​This tour was definitely one of the highlights of our 4-day visit. We hope to return and do a few of their other tours! ​Thanks, Spencer!

Our family of 4 (including younger kids) had a wonderful experience during our bike rentals on the…read moreJuneteenth weekend. We truly enjoyed exploring the city and found the bikes, the map, and the route guidance from Renee & Trey to be incredibly helpful in making our day successful. We also wanted to send a special thank you to Spencer for coming out all the way on the trail to assist us. We really appreciated his quick help in resolving the issue we encountered with one of the bikes. Thank you again for the excellent service!

Staff was so friendly and helpful getting us started and gave great recommendations for first…read moretimers in Portland

I rarely leave reviews like this, particularly for a business I have repeatedly supported, but this…read moreexperience warrants one. I reserved a bike online. When I arrived, multiple details of my reservation were incorrect, including the date and bike size. I provided the information again and moved on. Mistakes happen. The bike itself was the bigger problem. The chain showed visible rust/oxidation, and the bike did not shift properly while I was riding it in the hills. When I returned the bike and reported the problem, I was told that their bikes are maintained and lubricated before rentals and that the coastal environment had oxidized the chain during my rental. That explanation is difficult to reconcile with the condition of the bike and basic corrosion science. Rust is the result of oxidation of iron-containing metal. Moisture and oxygen cause corrosion, salt can accelerate it, and proper lubrication helps protect a bicycle chain by limiting exposure to those elements. The bike was stored inside a garage when not in use and was not ridden on the beach or exposed to ocean water. I had the bike for approximately six days. Coastal air can accelerate corrosion. That does not establish that visible corrosion and shifting problems developed entirely during my six-day rental. The condition of the chain and poor shifting raised legitimate questions about its prior condition and maintenance. Then came the $55 charge. I had communicated that I would return the bike Sunday at approximately 3:00 p.m. I actually returned it eight minutes after they opened Sunday morning, hours before the return time I had communicated. I was still charged an additional $55. During the subsequent text exchange, I was told that they would have reimbursed me if I had purchased chain lubricant or paid for a shifting adjustment. Think about that: I rented a bike that did not shift properly, reported the problem, and was subsequently told I could have purchased lubricant or obtained an adjustment and sought reimbursement. I asked them to reconsider the $55 charge. Their written response was: "The total rental cost would have come out to $380 in any case so nothing to reconsider there unfortunately." That response summarizes the customer-service problem better than I ever could. I have rented from this business multiple times. My friends and family have also spent significant money renting from them, and I have referred customers to them. All of that goodwill was lost over how this situation was handled. I have screenshots documenting the text exchange and will include them with this review, with identifying information redacted. Readers do not have to take my word for what was said. They can read the exchange and reach their own conclusions. Reservation mistakes happen. Mechanical problems happen. Billing disputes happen. How a business responds to them is what determines whether customers return. I won't. Happy to provide screen shots. Ryan, your response reinforces my concerns because both the dates and the math you provided are incorrect. Sunday was August 30, not August 29. I returned the bike Sunday, August 30, approximately eight minutes after you opened. I did not return it Monday morning, as you stated. Your math also does not reconcile. You claim I had the bike for "9 calendar days," yet you state that the $55 charge covered "the week plus one day." Seven days plus one additional day is eight days, not nine. Both statements cannot be correct. You also question why I would provide screenshots because your business keeps records. That is precisely why the screenshots matter. They document the actual communications, dates, and timestamps and allow readers to independently compare those records with what is now being claimed publicly. Characterizing this as "confusing for you" while your own response contains an incorrect date, an incorrect return day, and contradictory math is dismissive and does nothing to address the substance of my review. This is not a matter of opinion or confusion. Dates, timestamps, charges, reservation information, and written communications are objectively verifiable. I have retained the screenshots and documentation to substantiate what I have stated. It is evident based on your response that you are not capable of reading and interpreting my response. The screen shots are provided so... maybe you can understand the facts. Maybe you can see how I was given a thumbs up and encouraged to post a review. This has to be embarrassing at this point. I wish you luck being able to read my response - this is such a joke.

Shoutout to our guide, Angela!…read more We met at the park-and-ride and joined several other people for a waterfall tour through the Columbia River Gorge. We visited Latourell Falls, Shepperd's Dell, and Wahkeena Falls before ending at the iconic Multnomah Falls. Angela was incredibly knowledgeable and kept the tour interesting with all kinds of facts about the Gorge and the surrounding area. She even pointed out fresh blackberries along the way and showed us some banana slugs which, naturally, I was delighted by. I really appreciated that the tour wasn't just "look, waterfall!" Angela kept sharing little facts and observations that made the whole experience more interesting and gave us a better appreciation for what we were seeing. A beautiful way to explore the Gorge without having to figure out all the logistics yourself.

A bit late and behind, but I've got to give a shoutout to Susan from Around Portland Tour! If…read moreyou're planning a trip to Portland (OR), I highly recommend doing the tour at the start of your trip--not the end--because now I have to come back just to follow up on other "tidbits and records " she shared on the history of Portland's parks and recreation scenes. The tour kicks off by meeting up at a red building--easiest to find if you're walking just outside the perimeter. Look for a small black signage on the door. The owner usually leaves the door unlocked in the morning hours so look for benches set up for you to seat and wait for your group. Susan, our guide, is a Portland native who left for college and returned back to Portland. She gave us some great bonus insights beyond the standard tour -- like history of the places, including local tycoons, how roads were funded and how each section of the districts were divided. More importantly , she suggested a ghost tour and highly recommend to try biking around town--definitely on my list for next time!

It's a naked bike ride, what more is there to say. It can be fun and interesting. Be open minded…read moreand remember it's for a great cause. It's to protest the world's dependency on oil.

The only problem is the date. It should be a Saturday in July. Its mostly at night and it was a…read morerefreshing 60 degrees. Cathedral Park was the best start location in five years. The band, stage, slope for viewing, just perfect.

I tried to book the brew barge once a year for three years, every. single. time. I got a call the…read moreday of saying they had to cancel. I was told I would get a complimentary ride or brew barge and never heard anything back. would NOT book.

DO NOT buy from this company. 5 friends and I bought tickets for September 14 but got a call day of…read morethat they were having mechanical issues and they would give us a refund and a complimentary ride. Well its December and still no refund. Over $300!!! Many messages promising to refund but no follow through.

I. Ought a couple of Pedegos three years ago that I love. I purchased the bikes when they were…read morelocated in downtown Portland. Now they have move their store to NE Portland on MLK and Broadway. I prefer this new location. Their service is second to none. When purchasing an electric bike the service department is l most important. Electric bikes are cool. And don't listen to anyone who says you can't get a proper workout with an electric bike....it's a LIE!!!! They are amazing bikes and tons and tons of FUN.

They aren't open during posted hours and will hold your bike hostage. I was told one to two days…read morefor a tune up and it's been over two weeks. I went to pick up my bike today and they're closed, as they always are. No notice whatsoever. Chase is terrible.

Fantastic experience, great company, quick response & what a fun couple hours. We did this back in…read more2024 with them & had such a good experience, came back today in 2026!

As great as the adventure to the falls may be, I was very surprised at the extremely dangerous…read moreshared road. Granted that this is high season, but we were passed by at least 100 cars, trucks, trailers and large trolley cars. I called the office prior to making reservations and asked specifically about the bike path to the falls. I was lead to believe that it was very tame and safe--no mention of all the traffic and vehicles. We were not prepared for the narrow road with no bike lanes and often no guard rails on very scary drop offs. Two of our four riders were terrified after a couple of close calls with traffic necessitating we all turn back early. They would have never signed up had they known what they were getting into. Not everyone is a daredevil and you need to be straight forward in fairly describing the risk of your shared road.

Edit: Ever since I have posted this review, I have been in contact with the owner and someone else…read moreat the shop and the experience is much better. The short-staffing is attributed to my original experience. Although I haven't actually purchased, yet, I am likely to finish the deal in the near future. Original Review: I'm sorry, they lost a sale of $3200 - The amount I was ready to spend over the weekend in their store with the e-bike & accessories. So, they have been really limited on how many people they let into the store due to Covid restrictions, which is why I really REALLY tried to work with them. They didn't have any appointments for DAYS, so I arrived the moment they opened on a weekday to see if I can "walk in" - This was fine. I received some helpful information and I was ready to buy right there and then when an appointment showed up, taking away the attention of the person helping me. Again, I perfectly understood. I told him that we can finish everything by phone and left my information. No call. I tried calling back the next morning just to see that maybe he had just forgotten. That message never was returned, either. So, what else can I do with $3200? Hmm-- I can think of a few things.

Love Cynergy E-bikes, prefer over River City for e-bike maintenance. I stopped in to look at…read morehelmets and was looking at latest model of the Giant Fastroad, I have an older version circa 2020. The front fender on my Giant had lost the sprocket, and I was asking about replacements. Sales person queried the bike tech who found an unused sprocket in the back. They gave it to me to try. With a few adjustments at home the replace part worked.

We booked an independent travel style tour with this company this last summer, as some friends…read morerecommended it. We were touring wine country and excited for what we hoped would be a good experience, as it was one of our first trips since covid. I have never been so disappointed. The communication was terrible, and that should have been the first warning sign. The tour has the potential to be good but the services were lacking, the accommodations were not as advertised, route details were poor, and the tour overall was not at all what we had hoped for. My husband tried to call but never got a return call back from the manager. We have been on several similar tours with other companies and this by far was the biggest let down. I cannot recommend this company.

I have the distinction of being LifeCycle Adventures' first client for their Oregon bike touring…read more I had a 5-day/4-night solo bike tour of the Willamette Valley in Oregon in late April 2010. My route included Portland, Forest Grove, McMinnville, and Silverton, and it was tailored to my own specific interests and cycling abilities. Although I was their first Oregon cyclist riding during a decidedly dicey time of the year, my experience was fantastic from start to finish. The tour was organized meticulously and with a personal touch. Weeks in advance of my trip, I was in frequent contact with one of the tour organizers by e-mail and phone as they worked out my route and prepared for my arrival. They gave very personalized treatment and were always friendly and helpful. The accommodations I had each night always exceeded my expectations. In Forest Grove I enjoyed an exquisite 1910s Craftsman style bed and breakfast -- all to myself! -- and the proprietor brought me over a hot meal from the diner she also ran a few blocks way. The bike I rented was a real delight and a surprise. I was expecting a Trek road bike based on the information provided by the website; that would've been adequate. Instead I was given a Masi, a fine California brand with Italian racing heritage. A real treat to ride. One day I took a minor spill on the bike, and the next morning one of the tour organizers drove down to meet me at the b&b to check out the (minor) damage and replace a derailleur cable. Nice to know that you can count on them to not only cart your luggage to the next town on the route but be there to assist you wherever you are. And indeed, throughout the trip I was in surprisingly frequent contact with the organizes by phone, email and text message. (It's definitely a plus to have a smart phone while riding.) Being an east coast native, I absolutely loved Oregon. The Willamette Valley is charming and beautiful, full of orchards, wineries, hop fields, and tree nurseries. Folks were friendly everywhere I went. And the wine! The best Pinot Noir anywhere. If you're in McMinnville, you must try Nick's for an elegant but relaxed dinner. Small town sophistication. There were a couple of minor glitches in the bike route. Some of the mileage information and one turn instruction were inaccurate, and once or twice I encountered unpaved roads when I wasn't expecting them. But that was to be expected as a sort of pioneer. (The tour organizers warned me of this too, and reduced my charges accordingly.) I'm confident, knowing the tour organizers just from my experience with them on this trip, that they'll work out these minor kinks and have better route and guidebook information as they head into the summer season. I would have given LifeCycle a full 5 star review if it weren't for the latter issue. Overall I was delighted with the support they provided on the trip and hope to go with them again soon.

I left one review on Trip Advisor but not everyone uses that so I wanted to leave a review on here…read moreas well! That's how amazing it was! My mom and I had SO MUCH FUN on this Segway tour. Probably because our guide, Christopher, was AMAZING! I cannot rave about him enough! He took us around Portland and showed us the different areas. His energy and personality was so great, he really made the tour as much fun as possible. He even let us have a pit stop to Blue Star Donuts, which was a nice little break! The Segways were super easy to use and Christopher was a great teacher and made sure everyone felt comfortable at all times. I was very nervous at first but after a couple of turns I felt like a pro! (Kind of, I may have let out mini screams coming off of the sidewalks lol). We had a fairly small group, there was about 7 of us. I highly recommend this excursion and if you can book with Christopher, you won't regret it!!! Pro tip: PLEASE TIP YOUR TOUR GUIDE!!!! Bring some cash and make it rain! This is their livelihood so don't be a cheapskate!

Best time I'd had in a long time! Seriously. 1st your tour…read moreguide will take you around the waterfront. Then to the park blocks, up towards JenWeld park, through the Pearl and China town then old town, all while giving you historical information about the city. I was nervous for the first 5 minutes of waiting for my riders lesson, but was comfortable the second I stepped onto my "Mall Cop" mobile. 13 mph seems slow, until you're whipping around on city streets at that pace. Once you get going though, you get a total feel of Badassness. If there is such a thing...on a Segway. I would recommend the Portland Segway tour to anyone - in the summertime - with a Bucket List.