T. Kenji Sugahara

Travel Oregon has added info on traveling by train with your bike! So
if you have friends planning to come into town via train- let them
know that this resource exists.

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From: Nastassja Pace
Date: Tue, Nov 18, 2014 at 9:49 AM
Subject: RE: bikes on Amtrak

Heyo --

FYI - got some better info added on ROR for how to ride on trains in
Oregon with your bike! Yippee!

Thanks for the info, Alex!

http://rideoregonride.com/resources/traveling-with-your-bike/arriving-by-train/

Staj

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Kenji Sugahara
Executive Director
Oregon Bicycle Racing Association
Phone: 503-278-5550
http://www.obra.org

Susan Otcenas

We took our tandem on the train to Seattle a few years ago. They
hassled us a bit, claiming they couldn't take tandems. But eventually,
they wheeled it in and lashed it standing upright in the baggage car.

Susan

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From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] On
Behalf Of Eckerbrian
Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 3:17 PM
To: Ryan Evans
Cc: obra@list.obra.org
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Bikes on Amtrak

I would add that tandems are handled inconsistently by Amtrak. They fit
just fine on the rack/hook if you take the front wheel off and they hang
it by the rear wheel. (Velcro strap the front wheel to the bike).

In a single trip we had 4 different train segments. Three of these we
were easily accommodated by hanging the bike as described, smiles
included. Unfortunately it was the first segment in which we were
informed tandems could not be accommodated unless boxed which is an
issue when learning this just moments before departure.

Lastly, always remove panniers, etc before loading.

Eckerbrian

I would add that tandems are handled inconsistently by Amtrak. They fit just fine on the rack/hook if you take the front wheel off and they hang it by the rear wheel. (Velcro strap the front wheel to the bike).

In a single trip we had 4 different train segments. Three of these we were easily accommodated by hanging the bike as described, smiles included. Unfortunately it was the first segment in which we were informed tandems could not be accommodated unless boxed which is an issue when learning this just moments before departure.

Lastly, always remove panniers, etc before loading.

On May 17, 2011, at 12:36 PM, Ryan Evans wrote:

> My wife and I took our bikes on Amtrak from Klamath Falls to PDX this past Thanksgiving. As I recall it wasn't much additional for the bike ($5 soudns right), but you will have to box it up in order for it to go on the train. Get to the train station early in order to get a box and perform the necessary removal of pedals and turning of handlebars - the boxes are quite large and can fit a bike in this fashion with both wheels still on. One tip I can give is to ask for a used bike box at the counter before purchasing a new one. Also, ask the baggage guy at your destination to hold your bike box for you in the back or you will have to purchase another box to get home!
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Randy Dreiling

Hi All
Our tour company work's with Amtrak.
Some of the trains have racks and you do NOT have to box your bike others don't.
The Cascade between Eugene and BC does have limited racks.
The Starlight between Seattle and LA does not have racks.
Have fun...the train is a great way to travel

Randy Dreiling
Owner - Oregon Adventures www.oregon-adventures.com
Promoter - Mt Bike Oregon www.mtbikeoregon.com

----- Original Message ----
From: Ryan Evans
To: obra@list.obra.org
Sent: Tue, May 17, 2011 12:36:56 PM
Subject: [OBRA Chat] Bikes on Amtrak

My wife and I took our bikes on Amtrak from Klamath Falls to PDX this past
Thanksgiving. As I recall it wasn't much additional for the bike ($5 soudns
right), but you will have to box it up in order for it to go on the train. Get
to the train station early in order to get a box and perform the necessary
removal of pedals and turning of handlebars - the boxes are quite large and can
fit a bike in this fashion with both wheels still on. One tip I can give is to
ask for a used bike box at the counter before purchasing a new one. Also, ask
the baggage guy at your destination to hold your bike box for you in the back or
you will have to purchase another box to get home!

- ryan
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Ryan Evans

My wife and I took our bikes on Amtrak from Klamath Falls to PDX this past Thanksgiving. As I recall it wasn't much additional for the bike ($5 soudns right), but you will have to box it up in order for it to go on the train. Get to the train station early in order to get a box and perform the necessary removal of pedals and turning of handlebars - the boxes are quite large and can fit a bike in this fashion with both wheels still on. One tip I can give is to ask for a used bike box at the counter before purchasing a new one. Also, ask the baggage guy at your destination to hold your bike box for you in the back or you will have to purchase another box to get home!

- ryan