The Group Rides

It's a simple formula:
Moving your body keeps you healthy and helps regulate your blood sugars. 
​As diabetics we need to find fun ways to move our bodies and stay motivated for health and well being.

No experience necessary! 
The purpose of this ride is simple: We will encourage building physical routines and show how simple it can be to develop healthy exercise habits.
Let's have fun, let's ride bikes 
and we'll build the momentum to access a healthy lifestyle.

Our aim is to help prepare and motivate you for future bike rides. This includes learning what snacks are best to have with you, and what you would need for longer rides, big climbs...even cycle touring!

Our rides leave on Sundays from our collaborative bike shop:
North Portland BikeWorks. Hence, our rides will be in North/Northeast/and central Portland. A fun mix of residential streets, bike lanes and paths.

We ride rain or shine. Don't be daunted by a little sprinkle! Put your rain wear on and we'll go have fun. However, If it is absolutely pouring we may cancel it. 

We have bikes available to rent. Our comfortable and efficient hybrid style bikes will be properly fit to you. 
The participation fee is $10 and an additional $15 if bike rental is needed. 

What to expect:

• Our route will be a mix of surface streets and bike paths. It will be mostly flat with an occasional moderate incline and few hills, if any.
• This is a group ride and no one is left behind. We will be on the bike for roughly an hour and we ride at a pace that's comfortable for the entire group. If you're a speed demon looking to crank out some miles, please let us know. Though this ride may not be the best fit for you, we may add on rides with a faster pace in the future.
• Must have a basic understanding of how to ride a bike on city streets. If you are not comfortable riding on city streets, please practice before joining this ride as it is not a city riding skills clinic.
• Please wear a helmet (helmets are available if needed), bring a water bottle, and dress weather-appropriate to ensure maximum enjoyment.
• If you are driving to the meeting point then please allow yourself 30 min to find parking and unload your bike.

Reserve your space and join us on our Sunday ride. Plan for being on the bike about an hour.

It is required to arrive 30 minutes early if you are renting a bike. 

Blood sugar bike club ride Sunday October 6, 10am.

$10.00 $0.00

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Blood sugar bike club ride Sunday October 13, 10am.

$10.00 $0.00

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Blood sugar bike club ride Sunday October 20, 10a.m.

$10.00 $0.00

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Blood sugar bike club ride Sunday October 27, 10a.m.

$10.00 $0.00

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Bike rental for bike club ride.

$15.00

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Who may benefit from Blood Sugar Bike Club

This is geared primarily towards Type 2 diabetics.
Yet anyone who wants an accessible physical outlet
​ for health and needs a little push should join us on a ride.

Anyone who wants to be more secure with biking as exercise.
We encourage all skill levels to join us having fun and getting confident exercising on a bike.

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