Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic

The Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic is a one-way ride from Seattle, WA, to Portland, OR. Every rider needs a plan for getting to the start line on Saturday morning. Once at the finish line, there are multiple services to help you and your bike get back to the Seattle start line at the University of Washington.

All services are subject to limited availability. 

Pre-Ride Bus

Arranged by Portland Bicycling Club, this service delivers riders and bikes to the University of Washington dorms in Seattle on the Friday before STP. Bus tickets and parking can be purchased on cascade.org. Order early -- space is limited. See Portland Bicycle Club for more details about departure and arrival times, locations, and contact information. 

Parking at Start Line

Parking is $15 a day, for Friday-Monday.

Parking passes are available for purchase at the start line on Friday and Saturday. Now that registration is closed, they cannot be purchased online at this time. Cash is preferred (it's fastest), but cards are accepted.

If you're driving to the start line, you can park your vehicle (including RVs/trailer campers) in the paid E-18 parking lot at UW. The lot opens on Friday and closes on Monday.

Post-Ride Bus 

Bus & Bike Transportation - Combo Package

• Transportation for you by bus and for your bike by truck.
• Your choice of Saturday, Sunday or Monday returns by bus.
• Tandem riders must purchase two combo tickets.
• Bikes arrive in Seattle on Sunday and Monday.
• Limited standby tickets available in Portland. 

Bike-Only Transportation  

• Transportation for only your bike back to Seattle.
• Tandem riders must purchase two bike-only tickets.
• Bikes arrive in Seattle on Sunday and Monday.
• Need to upgrade from bike-only to the combo bus & bike transportation package? Purchase the bike & bus package and then email info@cascade.org to request a refund of the bike-only ticket, minus a $5 handling fee.

Bike Box Transport

Available for purchase at the start line on Friday and Saturday.

Intended for riders flying out of Portland after the ride, transporting bikes in boxes via Amtrak, or otherwise. One-way transportation for your personal bike box from the start line in Seattle to the finish line in Portland for $20. 

Drop off your bike box at the start line in Seattle and pick it up at DoubleTree Hotel at the Portland finish line.

Post-Ride Bike Storage

• Purchase in advance during registration or when you pick up your bike. See below for rates.
• Charged to any bike left at the UW bike corral after 7 p.m. on Monday.
• This is a courtesy and the cost covers the truck, labor and storage.

Cascade Bicycle Club does not provide any insurance to cover damages occurred in transport. Bikes are transported in trucks and covered in moving blankets. If you have concerns, we recommend you make other arrangements.

No refunds or replacements will be given for unused or lost tickets.

Bus & Bike Loading at Finish Line

(Location)

When should I load my bike? As soon as possible at the finish line to avoid transportation delays. Buses often arrive in Seattle before the bike trucks do. All bike trucks and buses load on NE 9th Ave, on the west side of the DoubleTree Hotel. Saturday and Sunday are the only days that you can load your bike. If you are returning to Seattle on a Monday morning bus, you must load your bike on Sunday. There will be a designated "Monday" arrival truck.

What do I need to pick up my bike in Seattle? Leave your bike number affixed to your bike; you or someone with a your rider bib number (or picture of it) will need this to pick it up in Seattle. 

Saturday

Buses depart as they fill and will not wait for riders. There are only two buses on Saturday and the last bus leaves at 9:15 p.m. sharp.

Sunday

You do not have to load the bus at the same time that you load your bike. The later you load your bike, the longer you wait for it in Seattle. Bike trucks will often not arrive at the University of Washington bike corral until after 9 p.m.

Monday

Load your bike on Sunday on the truck marked Monday. Buses load in the breeze way of the DoubleTree Hotel. Buses depart when full.

Standby Instructions for Buses and Bike Trucks

These instructions are for registered riders who were not able to purchase bus tickets or return bike truck tickets before reaching the finish line. There are different instructions depending on the day you wish to depart.

Standby is first-come, first served, and spots are not guaranteed. Cash only!

Saturday Buses & Bike Trucks [Standby]

Check in at 8 p.m. at the bus loading station on 9th on the western side of DoubleTree (opposite side of the finish line park) and ask to be placed on the standby waiting list. Check back at 8:50 p.m. If there is space available, we'll load your bike on the truck (arrives Sunday) and get you onto the bus. $100, cash ONLY.

Sunday Buses & Bike Trucks  [Standby]

Check in at the bus loading station on 9th on the western side of DoubleTree (opposite side of the finish line park) and ask to be placed on the standby waiting list. Return at 6:50 p.m. and check in again to see if there is space for you.  If there is space available, we'll load your bike on the truck and get you onto the bus. $100, cash ONLY.

Bike Truck Only: same process. Bikes arrive very late on Sunday and will be in the secure bike corral at UW until Monday at 5 p.m. $60 cash ONLY for just the bike truck ticket.

Monday Bus & Bike Trucks  [Standby]

Check in at 9 a.m. the bus loading station in the breezeway of DoubleTree by the front door of the DoubleTree Hotel and ask to be placed on the standby waiting list. Check back by 9:30 a.m. and if there is space, we'll get your bike on the truck and you on the bus. $100 cash ONLY.

Bike Truck Only: same process. Bikes arrive after buses and will be in the secure bike corral at UW until Monday at 5 p.m. $60 cash ONLY for just the bike truck ticket.

Bike Pickup in Seattle

Bike Corral at UW Seattle

(Location) University of Washington, E-18 parking lot (same as start line)

Use the southern-most entrance to retrieve your bike and avoid paying for the lot. Present your rider bib (or photo) and we'll match you with your bike.

Any bike left in the corral at 7 p.m. on Monday will be transported to Cascade Bicycle Club.
 

Bike Storage at Cascade Bicycle Club

(Location) 7787 62nd Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115

After Friday by appointment only by calling (206) 522-3222.

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Montlake Bicycle Shop

Montlake is a long-time partner of STP and conveniently located close to the UW start line. They offer shipping/building services and rent bikes. If you are looking to ship your bike and have it built for you, Montlake is the spot!  Contact: robert@montlakebike.com, (206) 329-7333.

STP-Specific Bike Rental Options

There many places to rent a bike in Seattle, but Montlake Bicycle Shop and Recycled Cycles not only offer deals for STP riders, but they will also arrange to pick up the rental bikes from our UW bike corral after the ride. Here's how to arrange that:

Recycled Cycles

STP riders get a discount when renting a bike between Friday July 12 and Tuesday July 16. These dates allow you to pick up the bike before the ride and return it.

1. Register for STP and (if needed) purchase bike truck transportation. Bike truck transportation is a great option if you do not plan to return to Seattle after the ride.
2. Email us at info@cascade.org for the code. You must be registered for STP to receive this discount code.
3. Book your bike rental through Recycled Cycles. Provide the code.
4. If applicable, specify in the notes of your booking that you have purchased Cascade's bike truck service and wish for Recycled Cycles to pick up the bike after Cascade transports it back to the UW bike corral. Please also provide your rider bib number.