Port Townsend is a fabulous area to bicycle. From an in-town spin through the Historic District to longer rides on the rural roads, there are a wealth of both mountain and road bike options. Adventure Cycling tours, Backroads Touring, the Lung Association's Tri-Island Trek and many other entities use Port Townsend as a starting point or attraction on organized rides. PT is a perfect starting point for a tour around the Olympic Peninsula! In 2008 the City of Port Townsend was awarded a Bicycle Friendly Community Bronze Award from the League of American Bicyclists.
A BMX track at the H.J. Carroll Park gives local bike riders a place to enjoy this affordable non-motorized sport. The track is designed like a mini mountain range in the midst of this beautiful family park in Chimacum. Mountain bikers will enjoy the trails at Gibbs Lake, Anderson Lake State Park and a variety of trails around town.
In spring, don't miss the Rhody Bicycle Tour sponsored by the Port Townsend Bicycle Association. Here's a great chance to see our area from the seat of a bike!
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Helpful Resources
Port Townsend Bicycle Association - Organizers of the Rhody Tour, advocacy work, Olympic Peninsula Map Project, touring info and other bicycle events.
PO Box 681, Port Townsend, WA 98368
Annual Rhody Tour - Bicycle tour in spring; supports cycling in PT
Larry Scott Memorial Trail - Following the old railroad along Port Townsend Bay. See City Parks.
Quimper Trails Association - Trail maintenance and building group for Gibbs Lake, Anderson Lake, Fort Townsend, the Larry Scott Trail and other off-road trail areas.
Williwaw Cycles - Local bike shop, repair, maps and info and awesome bike sculptures! 360-379-8809
PT Cyclery - Local bike shop, rentals and repair, maps. 360-385-6470
The Broken Spoke - Local bike shop, rentals and repair, maps.
Olympic Discovery Trail - Callam and Jefferson County trail system, part of the 1200 mile Pacific Northwest Trail (PNT)
Adventure Cycling - Uses Port Townsend as a base for a variety of touring courses and events.
