Celebrate BIKETOWN's 10th birthday by taking part in the largest e-bike ride in history — a
GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ attempt — on Sunday, July 19 

Celebrate the growth of biking in Portland by beating the record currently held by Cascade Bicycle Club in Seattle

(June 16, 2026) The Portland Bureau of Transportation is calling on Portlanders to celebrate the 10th birthday of BIKETOWN, the city's beloved system of shared e-bikes, by coming together to make a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS attempt. 

PBOT is organizing an e-bike ride that will gather hundreds of Portlanders with the aim of earning the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the Largest Electric Bicycle Party and Ride. The current record was set in Seattle in 2018 with 405 e-bikes. 

Everyone is welcome to join in on the slow and steady paced, record-setting-attempt ride, including people riding personal e-bikes and pedal bikes (only e-bikes will be counted toward the record-breaking attempt). Riders will gather at Salmon Springs, the fountain in Tom McCall Waterfront Park, at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday July 19: 10-years-to-the-day since BIKETOWN service started with a maiden voyage group ride across the Willamette River.

"I can't wait to see all of Portland come out to celebrate the ways BIKETOWN has transformed our community," PBOT Director Millicent Williams said. "Since 2016, BIKETOWN has introduced thousands of Portlanders to biking, and e-bikes in particular, and made biking more accessible for more people. By breaking this GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title, we will remind everyone of Portland's place at the front of the pack of leading bike cities across the nation."

PBOT is organizing an e-bike ride designed for massive participation. The event features a 2-mile route that goes over the Tilikum Crossing, the Eastbank Esplanade and the Hawthorne Bridge.  

The ride will conclude with a celebration, vendors, refreshments, remarks from City of Portland and BIKETOWN partners, and an official judge from Guinness World Records (fingers crossed!) verifying the record and confirming that Portland set a new world record.   

Register today and get ready to ride!

Registration is strongly encouraged to ensure you are counted in the record-breaking attempt. Register at the link here. You will need your e-bike make and model. 

Arrive early to check-in, get your bib, and be ready to ride! 

No e-bike? No problem. BIKETOWN will have bikes to reserve on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to register early to claim yours and the team will confirm your reservation. You must be 16 years or older to ride BIKETOWN. 

Pedal bikes are welcome to join in on the fun as well but will not be counted as part of the record-breaking attempt. 

Ride start time and details

Check-in starts at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, July 19 and the ride will start at 9:30 a.m.. The ride will start at SW Naito Parkway and SW Salmon Street. The route is a 2-mile loop, taking place mostly on the Waterfront and Eastbank Esplanade. 

This is not your typical social ride, as large participation is the goal. Expect a slow ride with some stops. Stay on the route to be counted. Look out for pedestrians and other bikes so that everyone can travel safely and comfortably. 

After the ride, find out if we won and celebrate with Portland Pride

The ride will end at Naito Parkway and SW Salmon, where we will find out if we broke the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title—live from an official Guinness World Records judge. Stick around to celebrate! 

Afterwards, head down to the Portland Pride Parade and Festival. The first 1,000 people who register will receive free entry to the Pride Festival to enjoy a full day of celebrating, thanks to the support of BIKETOWN founding partner and title sponsor, Nike.  

This event is possible with financial support from Nike with additional support from Lyft, and the City of Portland.