When Cheers and Gears launched, they had one goal in mind; bringing Portland's eccentric bicycle culture together with the local pub scene in a fun and safe environment. They wanted to be a part of the world class tourism scene that Portland has to offer and even better, showcase the amazing local breweries, distilleries, cocktail lounges and so much more.
The Boilerplate:
Cheers and Gears is perhaps the best way to get a full Portland experience condensed into 2 hours. Combining the city's top notch brewery scene, world class biking culture, and passion for eccentricities, they offer a tour to some of Portland’s best bars aboard our massive 15 seat quadricycle. Partiers work together to pedal from stop to stop, listening to music, led by our fun knowledgeable and lively guides.
Quick Facts
Each tour is a loop that takes place on a 15 seat, manually powered quadricycle, called a Party Bike.
Tours last 2 hours, stops at 3 bars and spends 30 minutes at each stop.
Public and private tours are offered.
Public tours: $25.00 per guest (Fri), $30 per guest (Sat/Sun)
Private tours: $337.50 per group (Mon-Thurs), $405.00 per group (Fri-Sun)
They also offer a variety of themes to their tours:
The Classic Crawl.
The Brewery Loop.
The Cocktail Cruise.
The Spirit Circuit.
Start times are 11:30am, 2:00pm, 4:30pm and 7:00pm.
Meeting point is at the intersection of SE 10th Ave and SE Main st.
Each tour is lead by a PBOT certified guide.
No drinking allowed on the party bike, per Multnomah County law.
Colten Caldwell is a native to the pacific northwest and has been part of Oregon's adventure scene for over 10 years. Originally from Wilkeson Washington, a town nestled in the foothills of Mt. Rainier, he’s gotten a taste of the advantageous opportunities that the PNW has to offer. Getting into hospitality early on in life has been a key driver for his success today in what people are calling one of the best additions to Portland’s eccentric tourism scene. From learning to ski at an early age, to conquering some of the most beautiful hikes in Oregon, all the way to learning some of Oregon's best kept secrets as far as fun things to do, Cheers and Gears will only further his integration into this state's beautiful tourism culture.
Trevor Nelson was a lifelong coastal Californian until 2021, when a desire for something different yet familiar led him to move to the city of Portland. Almost immediately, he fell in love with the culture, nature, people, and everything else that makes this city one-of-a-kind. From an early age, his professional goal has always been to bring entertainment and joy into people’s lives, which led him to pursuing a degree in Film Production. Later, he changed his life and developed a passion for authentic tourism when he spent months and months backpacking through Europe. Discovering the party bike bar tour industry was the perfect blending of these two passions, he created Cheers & Gears with his business partner, Colten, and is thrilled to bring this unique experience to the streets of Portland.
Key Spokesperson: Trevor Nelson and Colten Caldwell - Founders
Cheers and Gears was hands-down one of the highlights of our trip to Portland! From start to finish, the energy was high, the beers were cold, and the vibe was unbeatable. The crew running the cycle was super friendly, knowledgeable about the local breweries, and kept everyone laughing and engaged throughout the ride.
We’ll definitely be booking again next time we’re in town. 🍻🚲
Maggie Dorr via Google Reviews
Had a great riding with Cheers and Gears and my coworkers. Our captain started the fun with great energy and communication. We stopped at three bars. Since it was early in the afternoon we didn’t have to wait long to get drinks. I was especially happy that the last bar was close to where we started. Would definitely go again! Thanks!
Laura Reinsdorf via Google Reviews
This experience is just pure fun! It's a wonderful opportunity to get active, be outside, meet new people, and taste new drinks. Trevor was outgoing & sweet & did a wonderful job!
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