- A listing of other area rides and cycling events.
2010
This page is updated as clubs/organizations announce/confirm their event dates.February
Cycle Oregon Kick Off Party-February 4th http://www.cycleoregon.com Party will be held at the Nike Tiger Woods Center. Learn at the kick off party where Cycle Oregon '10 will be routed. September 11-18. Register early, as this event sells out quickly!
Worst Day of the Year-February 14 http://www.worstdayride.com Community Cycling Center. If it's cold, windy and raining, we say KEEP RIDING! Get out for this 18-mile urban adventure. There is also an optional 40 mile ride through the West Hills for the more ambitious cyclist.
Northwest Bike Show-February 20/21 Portland Expo Center http://www.nwbikeshow.com
Chilly Hilly-February 28th Cascade Bicycle Club http://www.cascade.org It's usually chill and always hilly around Bainbridge Island. 2,675 feet of climbing in 33 miles. Includes a ride on the Washington State Ferry. This is the official kick off of the 2010 cycling season.
March
Bike Expo-March 13-14 Smith Cruise Cove Terminal 91. Bicycle Everything! Group Health Seattle International Bicycle Expo is a complete celebration of cycling, with exhibits and presentations from all aspects of the sport. Over 150 Exhibits (including PWTC) http://www.cascade.org
McClinchy Mile Bike Ride-March 20thSeveral loops to choose from and a fundraiser for B.I.K.E.S. http://www.bikesclub.org/html/mcclinchy/mcclinchy.htm
April
The Bicycle Show-April 10 & 11Oregon Convention Center. http://www.pedalnationevents.com Pedal Nation Events will present a two-wheel focused expo with the goal of promoting and celebrating all things related to bicycling. See the largest display of bicycle technology & innovation, bicycle frames, gear, apparel, travel, fitness, ride events, & nutrition in Oregon.
Daffodil Classic-April 18th Tacoma Wheelmen's Bicycle Club http://www.twbc.org The Daffodil Classic weaves through the beautiful Orting valley and surrounding hills. Choose from 40, 60, or 100 mile loops; or a flat, family friendly, paved trail option of 1-30 miles. Riders will enjoy a well-marked course with cue sheet and map, support vehicles, fully stocked rest stops, and dessert at the finish line.
Group Health Yakima Ridges- Apple Valley Kiwanas http://www.desertvalley.com 25, 50, 70, and 100 mile loops. Winding over the ridges of upper Yakima Valley, each route features rewarding landmarks of the area. Starting from Northwest Yakima, the routes go past Painted Rocks, Longmire Immigrant Trail, Wenas Lake, the Naches River, the Ahtanum Mission, and numerous peaks and canyons. Note: this event has been discontinued.
Monster Cookie Metric Century-April 25th Salem Bicycle Club http://www.salembicycleclub.org The route for the Monster Cookie Metric Century starts from the State Capitol Mall on the north side of the State Capitol Building and covers 62 miles of countryside north of Salem. Register early to order lunch. The lunch stop is at Champoeg State Park on the Willamette River.
May
Ride Around Clark County-May 1 Vancouver Bicycle Club http://www.vancouverbicycleclub.com Venture across state lines for this well-established ride sponsored by our friends in Vancouver. With 32, 62, and 100 mile loops, the routes showcase Clark County. Riders on all three routes will also stop at the little known and under utilized LaCamas Lake for a rest stop.
Lewis County Historical Bicycle Ride -May 8 Chehalis-Centralia Optimist Club. http://www.cyclelewiscounty.org/lchr/ 20, 46, 76 or 100 miles with views of three volcanos, Mt. Adams, Mt. Saint Helens, and Mt. Rainier. Three of the four routes take in two must-see sites; the Evaline School, a functioning two-room country school house, and the historic Claquato Church. Starts at Stan Hedwell Park, Chehalis, WA.
Inland Empire-May 8 Tri City Bicycle Club http://www.tricitybicycleclub.org Ride options are from and easy 25 miles to a challenging 50, 75 or 100 mile tours. All routes showcase the scenic beauty of the lower Yakima/Columbia River valley with its vineyards, wheat fields and fruit orchards. Word has it that Webber Canyon is closed so the route may vary from previous years.
Reach the Beach-May 15th American Lung Association http://www.rtb.kintera.org Choose from one of five distance options ranging from 26-110 miles. Meander along quiet, gorgeous rural roads in search of a spectacular beach party in Pacific City. Each route features rest stops approximately every 15 miles, two delicious lunch stops and ample support every step of the way.
Century Ride of Centuries-May 29-31 http://www.cyclependleton.com Enjoy 3 days of riding in beautiful Eastern Oregon. CROC will take you past a number of these beautiful Century farms and ranches, rising from Pendleton into the highlands of the nearby Blue Mountain foothills. You'll also travel through the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. This is an excellent, well supported ride with multiple distances each day. $150 gets you 3 days of riding and all your meals!
June
Pioneer Century-June 5th Portland Wheelmen Touring Club http://www.pwtc.com A scenic, challenging 55 mile loop winds into the foothills of the Cascades and back to Canby. Finish off a great century with a 45 mile loop in historic Champoeg country. Each loop begins and ends at the Clackamas County Fairgrounds in Canby. Great training ride for STP. Rest stops promise to be stocked with a variety of fuel for the ride. More information & registration coming soon.
Gorge Ride-June 12 Friends of the Historic Columbia River Highway http://www.hcrh.org This is an out and back route of 38.5 miles along the Historic Columbia River Highway (HRCH) and the HCRH State Trail to the west to the Senator Mark O. Hatfield West Trailhead, just east of Hood River. The total elevation gain for the ride 2,974 feet
Strawberry Century-TBA Santiam Spokes http://www.santiamspokes.org Revised route from '07 makes this popular ride even better. The 53 mile loop remains the same, but there are major improvements in the 72 and 102 mile routes as well as the addition of a 13 mile family route.
Flying Wheels-June 12th Cascade Bicycle Club http://www.cascade.org Whether you choose the 30, 60, or 100 miles route, each will take you through rural scenery, a few busy spots, and great rest stops. Starts in Redmond WA. This is Washington's largest century. This has been an official training ride for STP.
Tour de Blast-June 19th Longview Rotary Club http://www.tourdeblast.com Stats and finishes at Toutle Lake High School, located 10 miles east of Interstate 5 on Spirit Lake Memorial Highway. Three distances to choose from.
Livestrong Challenge- SEATTLE Sunday, June 19 & 20 Lance Armstrong Foundation http://www.livestrong.org The LIVESTRONG Challenge is the LAF’s signature fundraising event. Whether you walk, run, ride, volunteer or donate, your participation is one more powerful weapon in the fight against cancer.
Mt. Adams Country Bicycle Tour -Saturday, June 26 http://www.troutlake.org Trout Lake and Vicinity Businesses 51 Mile Valley Loop: south to BZ Corners; climb for 6.5 miles through spectacular rural, farmland scenery; pass by Conboy Lake Wildlife Refuge with many glimpses of Mt. Adams; circle back through pine forest and back into the Trout Lake Valley. 2,700’ elevation gain. 105 Mile MACBT Forest Double Loop: From Trout Lake climb 14.5 miles (2000’ gain), including a short 10% incline and then a long ride down, down, with waterfalls, creeks, eagles and all the majesty this special country provides; a 10 mile climb up to Big Tire Junction and then on to one of the downhills you will never forget, back to Trout Lake. Total of 3,800’ elevation gain. Then lunch and the 51 mile loop. http://www.troutlake.org
Cycle Challenge-June 26Salem Bicycle Club http://www.salembicycleclub.org A fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club of Salem, Marion and Polk Counties. Three distances to choose from: a family ride inside Willamette Mission Park, a 35 mile route, and a more challenging 75 mile route.
Two County Double Metric Century-June 27 Capital Bicycling Club http://www.capitalbicycleclub.org Beautiful riding in Thurston and Lewis County. Five routes to choose from. Planned by cyclists for cyclists. You won't believe the food at the rest stops!
Tour de Fronds-TBA Umpqua Velo, Glendale, & Powers http://www.tourdefronds.com The event uses a fully paved back road route between the communities of Glendale and Powers in beautiful Southern Oregon. Much of the route is on US Forest Service or BLM land through the remote regions of the Siskiyou National Forest and borders on the Wild Rogue Wilderness. Due to the remoteness of this route, few cyclists have an opportunity to ride these roads unsupported – attending this event offers a rare glimpse of nature’s finest; waterfalls, rivers, majestic fir trees, mosses, lichens and ferns. The Tour de Fronds, so aptly named, is a nature lovers ideal ride
Mountain Lakes Challenge-TBA Siskiyou Velo http://www.mountainlakeschallenge.com A wonderful cycling experience on country roads with Mt. Ashland and Mt. McLoughlin in the background you’ll ride through meadows of wildflowers, beneath towering conifer forests and by dazzling mountain lakes. A full “epic century” two metric centuries, and also introducing 25 and 50 mile routes and a 5-8 mile Jack and Rogue ride along the Bear Creek Greenway.
July
Northwest Tandem Rally-July 2-5 http://www.nwtr.org 25th Anniversary! Medford, Oregon Register before March 31st and receive a discount
Seattle to Portland (STP)-July 17 & 18 Cascade Bicycle Club http://www.cascade.org A 200 mile ride through the scenic valleys, forests, and farmlands of wester Washington and Oregon. Come join what Bicycling Magazine has listed as one of the best cycling events in the nation! PWTC runs the finish line and will welcome you home.
Cycle Oregon Weekend Ride-July 16-18 http://www.cycleoregon.com A 3 day "Head back to School: adventure in Monmouth. Explore bridges, ferries and forests around Cycle Oregon University. Sure to please!
Tour de Cure (fka Summit to Surf) July 31 http://www.diabetes.org/portlandtourdecure American Diabetes Association NEW START LOCATION: Tour de Cure is moving to the rolling hills of the Willamette Valley. The new ride will feature user friendly roads, beautiful scenic vistas, captivating views of the Cascades and a start/finish setting that encourages family participation for one and all. The Hillsboro Stadium will be the new start/finish location with four well planned routes to challenge riders of all levels, including a full century ride that features a 1600 ft. climb. Or, spend the day at the stadium participating in family activities ranging from tricycle laps, bike decorating contests, climbing walls and other activities promoting health and wellness.
Gourmet Century-July 31 Chris King Precision Components http://chrisking.com/company/events_gc_mmddyy A scenic 103-kilometer non-competitive bicycle ride through Yamhill County, the hub of Oregon Wine Country, located less than an hour's drive from downtown Portland. 5 rest stops, including a lunch stop and a gourmet dinner. The food will likely outshine the ride on this one!
Bike MS-Saturday and Sunday, July 31 & Aug. 1 http://www.nationalmssociety.org/orc/home Multiple Sclerosis (pledge ride) Portland, Oregon, with routes through the Willamette Valley and the Historic Columbia River Highway
August
Blackberry bRamble & Jamboree-TBA Greater Eugene Area Riders (GEARS) http://www.eugenegears.org/rides/bramble The Jamboree community fun ride will take place on August 1st and start at 9 am at the EWEB Plaza on the River Trail just below the Defazio Bike Bridge. It will be a 20 mile ride through the neighborhoods of Eugene with stops planned at community centers and parks along the route. The route will consist of two 10-mile loops that roll back to the starting point for a short break. $5 for the whole family. Everyone gets a blackberry cobbler and ice cream after the ride. Fun for the whole family. Food, entertainment and T-shirts will be available. The bRamble is on Sunday, August 2nd and offers a full century, a metric century, and a 43 mile option.
RSVP (Ride from Seattle to Vancouver B.C. and Party)-TBA Cascade Bicycle Club http://www.cascade.org An event of 183 uncrowded miles (105 & 78 mile days) along scenic back roads with flat sections., rolling hills, and many hilly sections as well. Start in Seattle and finish in beautiful Vancouver, BC, at the Coast Plaza Hotel. There you'll enjoy a great finish line festival that includes a no host bar and live music!
Beaverton, Banks & Beyond-August 28 NorthWest Bicycle Safety Council http://www.nwbicyclesafetycouncil.org/ This is a very popular summer event. Ride the red carpet 64 mile extended metric century out to Stub Stewart State Park or turn around at the half way point making it a 32 mile ride. This is an easy level B route with a slight incline out to the park. This scenic, moderately challenging 64 mile loop explores beautiful farmlands as you wind through country roads and work your way toward the paved Banks-Vernonia State Trail, which is rider-friendly to both road and mountain bikes.
Hottest Day of the Year Ride-Sunday, August 2 http://www.hottestdayride.com 15-mile urban bike loop starts and finishes at the new Lucky Labrador Brew Hall northwest location. Along the way you will discover the longest Slip 'n Slide Portland's ever seen - just in time to cool you off after the first leg of the course.
Providence Bridge Pedal- Sunday, August 8 http://www.providence.org/bridgepedal Try a 6 bridge, 8 bridge or 11 bridge route in this classic Portland ride.
Covered Bridge Bicycle Tour- TBA Mid Valley Bicycle Club http://www.mvbc.com/event-CBBT.html Explore the rural roads and depending on the route, cross up to 5 historic covered bridges in the Mid-Willamette Valley. You will experience scenic views, open fields, rolling hills and only a few traffic lights.
Portland Century- TBA http://www.portlandcentury.com Portland’s premier century ride with 25, 50 and 100 mile options and unrivaled amenities. Bull Run, Marine Drive, Alameda Ridge, Ladd’s Addition, Willamette Blvd., Hawthorne Bridge, Powell Butte Park, Springwater Corridor, Smith and Bybee Lakes, Pioneer Courthouse Square and Downtown Broadway. It’s all about Portland.
Yaquina Lighthouse Century- TBA Yaquina Wheels Bicycle Club http://www.yaquinawheels.org/Century.html All routes start & finish at the Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area Visitor Center. Experience some of Oregon’s most picturesque back-road riding with panoramic ocean, bay and river views, as well as the Coast Mountains and wonderful old-growth forests. You’ll see crashing waves and quiet backwaters on each ride. 100 mile Century; 62 mile Metric Century or 25 mile family ride.
Ride Around Puget Sound- Saturday & Sunday, August 28 & 29 http://www.rapsodybikeride.com 5 Bike Clubs With 170 miles of rolling hills, doing RAPSody in one day is hard, two days is challenging fun. The route crosses the Tacoma Narrow Bridge, uses portions of paved trails, and provides many wonderful Northwest views. Starts and ends in Tacoma.
September
Cycle Oregon-September 11-18 http://www.cycleoregon.com
The Pfizer People's Coast Classic-September 12-17 Charity ride for the Arthritis Foundation http://www.thepeoplescoastclassic.org A six day beautiful Oregon coast ride from Astoria to Brookings Fully suported ride with camping, breakfasts, dinners warm showers and transportation back to the starting line or Portland included.
Peach of a Century-September 26th Salem Bicycle Club http://www.salembicycleclub.org Includes a full 100 mile route and a 62 mile route. Both start and end at Chemeketa Community College.
Kitsap Color Classic-September 26 Cascade Bicycle Club http://www.cascade.org Several loops take riders along the gorgeous Kitsap Peninsula and range from 33 to 64 miles. Enjoy the fall colors and a fun weekend exploring the peninsula.