- A listing of other area rides and cycling events.
2008
Daffodil Classic
Sunday, April 13th
The 33rd Annual Daffodil Classic weaves through the beautiful Orting valley and surrounding hills. Choose from 40-mile, 60-mile, 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. http://www.twbc.org
Cherry of a Ride
April 20th
This fully supported ride offers 5 scenic loop options (30, 48, 60, 80 or 100 miles) of spectacular gorge views. Heading east out of The Dalles, you will meander through the blossoming cherry orchards and green wheat fields of rural Wasco County. Just like last years ride, you can expect a beautiful spring day tour of the Mid-Columbia. http://www.stmarysacademythedalles.org
Monster Cookie Metric Century
Sunday, April 27th
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 Stat Park on the Willamette River. http://www.salembicycleclub.org
Ride Around Clark County (RACC)
May 3rd
Venture across state lines for this well-established ride sponsored by our friends the Vancouver Bicycle Club. 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 La Camas Lake for a rest stop. http://www.vancouverbicycleclub.com
Inland Empire
May 10th
Ride options are from an easy 25 miles to 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. $25 advance registration/ $30 on ride day. http://www.tricitybicycleclub.org
Reach the Beach
May 17th
Choose from one of five distance options ranging from 26 to 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. Reach the Beach Bicycle Challenge
Peninsula Metric Century
Sunday, June 1st
Tacoma Wheelmen's Bicycle Club: Starting points in Southworth and Gig Harbor. Routes from 19, 44, 62 or 100 miles. http://www.twbc.org
Pioneer Century
Saturday, June 7th
Pedal from Canby through scenic country roads. Loops of 45 and 55 miles-ride one or the other or ride both for a full century. Great training ride for the STP. http://www.pwtc.com
Gorge Ride
Saturday, June 14th
Historic Columbia River Highway 2nd annual ride from Columbia Gorge Discovery Center in The Dalles west on the Historic Highway to Mosier and then on to the Historic columbia River Highway State Trail to the Senator Mark Ol Hatfield West Trailhead, just east of Hood River. http://www.hcrh.org
Strawberry Century
June 14th
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. http://www.santiamspokes.org
Flying Wheels
June 14th
Whether you choose the 30, 60, or 100 mile route, each will take you through rural scenery, a few busy spots, and great rest stops. Starts in Redmond (the one in Washington). Washington's largest century. This has been an official training ride for STP> http://www.cascade.org
Tour de Fronds
Saturday, June 14th
A premier Southern Oregon cycling tour sponsored by Umpqua Velo Club now in its 11th year. Using fully paved back roads 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. Mileage choices range between 30 and 140 miles on and out-and-back route through rarely visited wilderness. To see SPECTACULAR photos of this route and more information visit http://www.tourdefronds.com.
The Mountain Lakes Challenge
June 21st
From an easier valley ride through scenic pear orchards and vineyards to a moderately challenging 4,000 ft. climb into the Cascade Lake and meadow country. Exceptional scenery, great food stops and lunch at the finish line. http://www.siskiyouvelo.org
Tour de Blast
Saturday, June 21st
Starts and finishes at Toutle Lake High School, located 10 miles east of Interstate 5 on Spirit Lake Memorial Highway. Three distances: 50K/33 mile round-trip fun ride to the Hoffstadt Bluffs Rest Area/Viewpoint, 100K/67 mile round trip to Coldwater Visitor Center, and 135K/82 mile round trip to Johnston Ridge viewpoint. This is an open highway ride. Most of the course is on new highway with wide shoulders and excellent visibility. $45. http://www.tourdeblast.com
Watermelon Rides
Sunday, June 22nd
The Watermelon Rides offer routes of 50 miles, 100 miles, and 200 miles (Oregon's only one-day double century)>. The routes are generally flat with some rolling hills and take riders through the central Willamette Valley. http://www.salembicycleclub.org
Northwest Tandem Rally
July 3-6
Rally central will be at Linfield College in McMinnville, OR. Route details are still being worked out but, hey, it's in wine county so how can they go wrong? If you own a tandem, mark the dates on your calendar. (riders on "singles" are also allowed) http://www.nwtr.org
Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic (STP)
Saturday & Sunday, July 12 & 13
A 200 mile ride through the scenic valleys, forests, and farmlands of western 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. http://www.cascade.org
Tour des Chutes
Saturday, July 19th
Fully supported 7, 25, 48, 70, or 100 mile routes around Bend, Oregon. Proceeds benefit LAF and Cancer Survivorship Program at St. Charles. http://www.tourdeschutes.org
Mt. Hood Hoo-Ha!
Saturday, August 16th
The Portland Wheelmen Touring Club. http://www.pwtc.com
Yaquina Lighthouse Century
Sunday, August 17th
Three scenic routes of 25, 62, and 100 are offered. Each route begins at the Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area Visitor Center in Newport, Oregon. All routes take riders by the historic Yaquina Head Lighthouse and the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse. The event is limited to 300 riders. Visit http://www.yaquinawheels.org/Century.html