PORTLAND: "BEST CYCLING CITY IN THE USA"

Bicycles

Since 1995, Portland has been named the "Best Cycling City in the USA" by "Bicycling Magazine," one of the bibles of the industry read by hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts across the country.

Recently, an extended family of four -- mother, father, daughter and son-in-law -- stayed at The Fulton House for a 4-day weekend and every day indulged in their passion: urban bicycling. Fueled by one of our hearty breakfasts, they'd set out in the morning to explore and enjoy Portland by bike, arriving back in the evening, tired and ready for showers and starving for dinner. Then, they'd get a good night's rest and bicycle the hours away the following day.

There are several excellent reasons to consider a stay at The Fulton House if you want to bicycle around town.

1. We're located in SW Portland, the same part of town that holds the downtown area.

2. We're a mere block away from Willamette Park and the Willamette Greenway, which runs along the Willamette River for several miles and offers the opportunity to see blue herons, red-tailed hawks, beaver, nutria and even the occasional bald eagle.

3. We're quite near the Springwater Corridor Trail, which runs for many miles along the Willamette River on the opposite shore and connects with the eastside Esplanade.

4. We're a block away from a bus stop and all City buses are equipped to haul bicycles for no extra fare, so you can ride to a distant point to begin your bike tour.

5. If you're flying into Portland, there are bike rental shops near The Fulton House.

Warmer weather is on us (yesterday was the warmst day of the year thus far, reaching a perfect 60 degrees) and the cycling is terrific. So make your reservations at The Fulton House now, and, after you've registered, tell John or Wendy that you're cycling enthusiasts so we can mail you a detailed map entitled "Portland By Bicycle," issued by the City of Portland Office of Transportation.

We guarantee you will enjoy Portland by bike!