Three Speed Day Tour 2025

It's time for a lovely day tour on three speed bicycles! Destination: Oregon City, where we can have a fine lunch, use America's favorite municipal elevator, tour the promenade, and see the Falls. Then we ride back to Portland. Lovely!

This ride is open to all bikes that have a three speed internal geared hub. Hub and bike can be of any age and from any country. We also accept four and five speed internal geared hubs, but nothing larger. No derailleur equipped bicycles unless: a) it is on a Brompton or b) derailleur acts as chain tensioner.

You do not need to be a member of Society of Three Speeds to be on the ride. If you are not a member, you can purchase a membership on the day of ride for just $25.

The details:

• The TOTAL ride is about 25 miles. The ride will start in Sellwood and end in Milwaukie, both locations easily accessible by the MAX Orange Line. This route is relatively flat and uses a lot of bike paths! There are a few hills, including one that you might have to walk (no shame in that!) though so be warned.
• F or those who don't want to ride the whole distance, one can take a bus from downtown Oregon City, basically halving the length.
• This is a LEISURELY ride. We will take our time, we will have breaks. Don't think we'll be done by 1 PM. Nope, this is not that type of ride! Expect to be out until early evening and you won't be disappointed or stressed.
• We'll have a good break in Oregon City to get sit-down food and adult libations.
• We'll have a tea stop at some point. This is BYO, either bring hot tea or be prepared to make it with a stove. Coffee and other hot beverages are OK too.