Pedal PT

Pedal PT Bike-Friendly Physical Therapy Within the first month, I felt healthier, happier, and more energetic.

Our Story – (How we got here)

In 2007, I made the huge decision to leave a large corporate PT job due to the length of my frustrating daily car commute to/from Tualatin, which often would take well over an hour to get home from the office on I-5. I took a less paying job much closer to home, which provided me with a great opportunity: The ability to commute by bike, and what a wonderful, exciting

, and inspiring experience it turned out to be. I slept better at night, was more alert during the day, and found that I had less general illness and stress throughout the entire year. Riding the bike was beneficial on so many levels, however I soon found out that the daily toll of riding day after day, month after month resulted in pain in my neck, shoulders, knees and back- even on my short commute. Most cyclists, shops, and commuters I talked to experienced similar symptoms, who all just shrugged it off, assuming it was just part of riding a bike. As a Physical Therapist who treats patients for a living, I found this general assumption odd, and over the course of a few years, I invested my time in advanced coursework regarding cycling injury and bike fitting concepts– which surprisingly, are NOT part of any Physical Therapy school curriculum. And even more interesting is the fact that there was not a specialized Physical Therapy office dedicated to these cyclists w unique needs- especially in inner SE Portland. Fast forward a few years to 2012: We design and built-out our bike-friendly space from a beautiful 1920s brick warehouse that used to store the largest private vinyl record collection in the world (seriously), and in the bike-centric Clinton District on SE 25th and Clinton. So please, stop in and see what we’re all about- we’re so much more than just Physical Therapy and Bike Fit, but a movement in supporting the global health of our community, both on and off the bicycle.

-Kevin Schmidt, PT, MSPT, BikePT- Owner/Founder of Pedal PT

It’s that time again!! Come join us for our wildly popular Free Coffee for Cyclists in the SE Clinton bikeway plaza, on ...
07/10/2025

It’s that time again!!

Come join us for our wildly popular Free Coffee for Cyclists in the SE Clinton bikeway plaza, on the corner of SE 25th + Clinton., and now in our 13th year!!
☕️🚲 🙌🏼

July’s edition is now set for this upcoming Monday 7/14, from 7:30 to 9am— hope to see you all there!! 😃

Be sure to mark those calendars, tag a friend, and leave a little early on your Monday bike commute, we’ll see you all very soon!

Get out there and ride!! May is here, and since 2012 we’ve helped thousands of riders of all levels achieve their goals,...
05/08/2025

Get out there and ride!!

May is here, and since 2012 we’ve helped thousands of riders of all levels achieve their goals, and enjoy pain-free cycling —

No matter what kind of riding you enjoy, if you need help on or off the bike, we’re here for YOU! 🧡

Who’s ready for another round of  ?!? ☕️🚲💛Mark your calendar to leave a few minutes early to join the Pedal PT crew for ...
04/22/2025

Who’s ready for another round of ?!? ☕️🚲💛

Mark your calendar to leave a few minutes early to join the Pedal PT crew for FREE COFFEE on SE 25th + Clinton next Monday, April 28th, from 7:30am to 8am— hope to see you all there!

🌸🚴‍♂️ Big News from Pedal PT! 🚴‍♀️🌼We’re blooming with excitement to announce our newest expansion in the Portland area:...
04/01/2025

🌸🚴‍♂️ Big News from Pedal PT! 🚴‍♀️🌼

We’re blooming with excitement to announce our newest expansion in the Portland area: Petal PT! 🌷✨

That’s right! We’re shifting gears from BikeFitting and cycling PT to gardening ergonomics!

Get ready to dig deep into our new services, coming this spring:

🌱 Pruning Posture Classes: Learn the art of bending over without breaking a sweat (or your back)!

🌻 W**d Warrior Workouts: Strength training for those pesky weeds—because they’re not going to pull themselves!

🪴 Compassionate Composting Clinics: Discover the best techniques for lifting heavy bags of mulch without losing your marbles!

Join us as we blossom into the gardening world! (Don’t worry, we still love bikes—just trying to branch out! 😉)

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With   season ramping up, let’s talk about one of the most common complaints we help riders with— saddle pain, sores, nu...
03/20/2025

With season ramping up, let’s talk about one of the most common complaints we help riders with— saddle pain, sores, numbness, or chaffing 🍑 😣 🚲

If you’re experiencing discomfort while riding, here are three key tips to help improve your comfort:

1) Check your saddle tilt. Ensuring that your saddle is level can prevent sliding forwards or backward while pedaling, reducing friction, chafing, and uneven pressure on your seat.

2) Consider the width of your saddle in relation to your sitting bones, or more specifically the front part of your sitting bones, also called the “pubic rami”. Roughly 70% of your weight should be supported by this area to avoid discomfort or pressure on sensitive areas. Measuring your sitting bones’ width can help you get a generalized width to choose a saddle that fits your body better. And, the more upright on the bike, the wider the saddle. ↔️ 🚲

3) Ensure your saddle height is correct. Having the right saddle height can help prevent issues like knee reaching too far at the bottom of the pedal stroke, causing rocking and “sawing”, i.e. unnecessary friction on the saddle. If your saddle is too high, you can have saddle pain regardless of the saddle itself! Generally speaking we don’t want your knee straighter than 30degrees at the bottom of the pedal stroke! 📐🦵🏽

Saddle positioning and pains are just one of the *many* variables and symptoms we address with BikeFitting sessions— For over 13 years, we’ve helped thousands of cyclists of all levels say goodbye to unwanted pains and hello to smoother, more comfortable rides ahead! 🚲💫

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Who’s ready for another round of   ?!? ☕️🚲🙌🏽Mark those calendars, tag a friend, and join us on the corner of 25th and Cl...
03/18/2025

Who’s ready for another round of ?!? ☕️🚲🙌🏽

Mark those calendars, tag a friend, and join us on the corner of 25th and Clinton next Monday, March 24th from 7:30-9am for our monthly installment of coffee for cyclists, commuters, BikeBus parents, and passers-by on Clinton— a special treat to support our cycling community since 2012!

For many BikeFitters, winter is usually a pretty slow time, but for us at Pedal PT who work with clients both with injur...
02/11/2025

For many BikeFitters, winter is usually a pretty slow time, but for us at Pedal PT who work with clients both with injury care *and* BikeFit, we’ve literally been at capacity, working with the full gamut of ALL riders and bikes— From commuter, E-bike, MTB, gravel, 29ers, and even a few fun vintage 26” bikes— oh my!
🚲 🤩

We’re so grateful to be able to do what we love to do every day —- ALL riders deserve the right to enjoy pain-free cycling, no matter the bike or your goals— we’re always here for YOU! 🧡

The colder weather may have arrived, but don’t fret— We’re here to keep you warm (and caffeinated!) on your morning bike...
01/14/2025

The colder weather may have arrived, but don’t fret— We’re here to keep you warm (and caffeinated!) on your morning bike commutes down Clinton with our first of 2025! ☕️🔥🥳

We’ll see you bright and early on Monday, January 27th on SE 25th + Clinton from 7:30 to 9am with free coffee from our friends at in support of our amazing cycling community — hope to see you there! 🚲🧡

Hey all— It’s almost that time again for our monthly Free Coffee for Bicyclists! ☕️ ✨🚲Next Monday, we’ll be out on in th...
12/17/2024

Hey all— It’s almost that time again for our monthly Free Coffee for Bicyclists! ☕️ ✨🚲

Next Monday, we’ll be out on in the Clinton plaza on 25th + Clinton for another round of Free Coffee, High Fives, and good vibes to support our hardy morning bike commuters 💪🏽 hope to see you there!

Great news!! Our wildly-popular BikeFit Gift Certificates are back in stock — and just in time for the Holiday season! 🙌...
12/02/2024

Great news!! Our wildly-popular BikeFit Gift Certificates are back in stock — and just in time for the Holiday season! 🙌🏼🎄🚲

Perfect timing for those of you tired of buying *more* bike gear for that hard-to-please cyclist on your list— Give them something truly special: The gift of pan-free cycling!
🤔 🚲🎁

Our Bike Fit Gift Certificates are good for 1 year from the date of purchase, and we can even mail them directly to you— 💌

PLUS, with any Gift Certificate purchased this month, we’ll include a FREE water bottle, while supplies last! 💊💊

Give us a call or email today, and hit the ‘easy button’ for your cycling friends and family! ❤️

A few of you have reached out about our hours next week for the Thanksgiving Holiday.. so here ya go!! 🦃 Reach out if yo...
11/22/2024

A few of you have reached out about our hours next week for the Thanksgiving Holiday.. so here ya go!! 🦃

Reach out if you’ve got the time off and want to adress any PT / BikeFit issues - we’re here for YOU, just give us a call! 🤓🚲💪🏽

Huge thanks for all the great ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reviews coming in — YOU are the reason we’re here, and just feel so lucky and g...
11/18/2024

Huge thanks for all the great ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reviews coming in — YOU are the reason we’re here, and just feel so lucky and grateful to be able to do what we love to do, day in and day out!! 🙏🏼🧡

If you’re struggling with pain or unwanted discomfort on or off the bike, NOW is the perfect time to address these issues with PT and/or BikeFit during the off-season 🌧️— Give us a call today! 💪🏽

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Portland, OR

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 2pm

Telephone

+15038949038

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Our Story

Our Story – (How we got here) In 2007, I made the huge decision to leave a large corporate PT job due to the length of my frustrating daily car commute to/from Tualatin, which often would take well over an hour to get home from the office on I-5. I took a less paying job much closer to home, which provided me with a great opportunity: The ability to commute by bike, and what a wonderful, exciting, and inspiring experience it turned out to be. Within the first month, I felt healthier, happier, and more energetic. I slept better at night, was more alert during the day, and found that I had less general illness and stress throughout the entire year. Riding the bike was beneficial on so many levels, however I soon found out that the daily toll of riding day after day, month after month resulted in pain in my neck, shoulders, knees and back- even on my short commute. Most cyclists, shops, and commuters I talked to experienced similar symptoms, who all just shrugged it off, assuming it was just part of riding a bike. As a Physical Therapist who treats patients for a living, I found this general assumption odd, and over the course of a few years, I invested my time in advanced coursework regarding cycling injury and bike fitting concepts– which surprisingly, are NOT part of any Physical Therapy school curriculum. And even more interesting is the fact that there was not a specialized Physical Therapy office dedicated to these cyclists w unique needs- especially in inner SE Portland. Fast forward a few years to 2012: We design and built-out our bike-friendly space from a beautiful 1920s brick warehouse that used to store the largest private vinyl record collection in the world (seriously), and in the bike-centric Clinton District on SE 25th and Clinton. So please, stop in and see what we’re all about- we’re so much more than just Physical Therapy and Bike Fit, but a movement in supporting the global health of our community, both on and off the bicycle. -Kevin Schmidt, PT, MSPT, BikePT- Owner/Founder of Pedal PT