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Sorella Forte—Italian for strong sister—is a group of women, trans, and non-binary cyclists who share a passion for riding their bikes.

We support all types of riding, from social rides to racing to taking part in organized events. Riders of all races, ethnicities and sexual orientations are welcomed and encouraged to join us. Sorella Forte welcomes all women, trans and non-binary riders.

EVERY SATURDAY — 9AM @ RCB

We ride 25-40 miles at approximately 11-16 mph every Saturday at 9 a.m., from the parking lot of River City Bikes at 706 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, Oregon. Return about 12 p.m.

BE PREPARED

To ride on hills and flats and spin consistently for 2-3 hours without stopping. Eat breakfast. Helmet is required. Bring water, spare tube and tools for fixing flat tires.

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No cost—totally free. Our rides are no drop, which means we won’t leave anyone behind. We’ll help fix flats, take bathroom breaks and re-group at major points along the way.

All Are Welcome

We’re committed to building an equitable cycling community. Join us if you’re passionate about cycling!

PEEP OUR RIDE ROUTES

GET SETUP

Learn what’s needed to ride for several hours.

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River City Bikes

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Dumonde Tech

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Wenzel Coaching

Wenzel Coaching is an association of coaches working daily with individual athletes and clubs in North America and beyond. They work with your life, your schedule and your commitments to help define and achieve your goals. Whether you are a beginning athlete or seasoned veteran, Wenzel Coaching can put together a training plan for you. Get faster!

Sugar Wheel Works

Sugar Wheel Works is committed to designing and building great wheels. They strive to lead with sustainable practices. They commute by bike and public transportation. They participate in Pacific Power’s Blue Sky Renewable Energy Program. And they really, really like riding bikes.

Pactimo

Pactimo provides Sorella’s custom-designed team apparel and athletic wear. They develop custom cycling apparel for every climate, elevation, adventure and extreme condition. Pactimo’s roots are in custom cycling apparel. That means they’ve always cared most about you, the customer, and your specific needs and aspirations as an individual rider.

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