- Monthly Ride Schedule - pdf format. Reminder: All rides leave promptly at the times stated in the schedule. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the departure time to allow yourself time to get ready to ride, sign in and get a map. Wear an ASTM, CPSC or Snell approved helmet on all PWTC rides. All riders must sign in on the waiver/sign-in sheet at each ride. All riders should carry: spare tube, patch kit, tire irons, pump, tools, etc. Filled water bottles and food. Identification and money for store stops or emergencies. For some popular PWTC route maps, go to Maps & Resources
- STEEP HILL: Requires low gears or standing out of the saddle required
- SUSTAINED CLIMBS: Examples: Chehalem Mt., Rocky Butte, Mt. Scott (D rating)
- LONG, SUSTAINED CLIMBS: Examples: Timberline Rd. Rocky Point Road (E rating)
Every Monday…
Monday Morning Meander: Distance 20-40 miles. Leaves at 10:00 a.m. from NE 99th and Irving, just 1 block north of Glisan Street. There are usually 2 or 3 distances available on these loops through the East County area. Non-group ride. Level B/C. Ride leader: Bud Rice, 503.667.0683.
Monday Night East Side Ride: Distance 15-30 miles. Leaves at 6:15 p.m. from Wilshire Park, NE 36th and Skidmore. Length and route will vary with the season and weather conditions. Reflective clothing is strongly recommended for early evening dusk riding. Regroup ride. Level B/C. Ride Leader: Dennis Mowdy, 503-281-6852.
Every Tuesday...
Tuesday Morning Triple Challenge: Distance 30/60/90 miles. Leaves at 9:30 a.m. from St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 11229 NE Prescott, take the front entrance to the back parking area. Three mileage options are offered to accommodate rider’s desire or the weather conditions. Non-group ride. Level C. Ride leader: Dick Weber, 503.658.3403.
Tuesday Night Classic: Distance 27 miles. Leaves at 6:00 p.m. from Wilshire Park, NE 36th & Skidmore. The original Tuesday night ride that still goes around Kelly Point. Formerly dominated by racers and rascals, this is what happens when we get older – 18-22 mph. Lights and reflective clothing are required. Regroup ride. Level C. Ride leader: Kevin Williams, cell 503-358-3518 or home 503-256-5476 ask for Kevin. New ride leader needed after 3-31-09
Tuesday Night Spindown: Distance 18-38 miles. Leaves at 6:15 p.m. from St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 11229 NE Prescott. Take the front entrance to the back parking area. Length and route dependent on weather. Moderately paced, riders should be able to maintain 15-16 mph. Lights will be required until daylight is sufficient. Reflective clothing is strongly recommended for early evening dusk riding. Regroup ride. Level B/C. Ride leader: Joan Cullen [Member-at-Large], 503-762-1629.
Tuesday Night West Side: Distances 25-40 miles. Leaves at 6:00 pm from Tualatin City Park at Tualatin and Boones Ferry Roads in Tualatin. Get out of the urban jungle on a different route each week. There will be a few new rides mixed in with old favorites in Washington, Clackamas,Yamhill and Marion counties. Most rides include a hill or two, with distance and terrain chosen to match weather conditions and daylight. Non-group rides. Most rides are level C/D and include high-speed pack riding. Show up early to get a head start with a less intense group. Ride leaders: Del Scharffenberg 503-353-0073, Tom Napier 503-246-1917, and Richard Marantz 503-246-7185.
Every Wednesday…
Wednesday Morning Triple Challenge: Distance 20-90 miles. Leaves at 10:00 a.m. from St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 11229 NE Prescott, take the front entrance to the back parking area. This ride rotates through a number of routes in Oregon and Washington. Non-group ride. Level C/D. Ride Leaders rotating: Doug Beliel 503-252-8810
Gorge Yourself: Come enjoy the beautiful Columbia Gorge on Wednesday mornings during the months of June, July, and August. The ride will leave from Glenn Otto Park in Troutdale at 9:30 AM. We will offer not only the usual ride to the Vista House and/or Multnomah Falls, but there will also be a featured ride each week that will explore different routes and destinations in the Gorge area. Riders can opt for their choice of mileage. Most routes will be “C” level rides. We usually meet for coffee in Troutdale at ride’s end. Ride leaders: Roger Harris 503-341-6385, Dean Parsley 503-544-4937, and Jim Schuler 503-465-8951.
Wednesday Night Double Volcano: Distance 25 miles. Leaves at 6:00 p.m. from Laurelhurst Park, north entrance, 2 blocks west of SE 39th on SE Ankeny. Maintain your climbing skills on this midweek training on two of the city’s most famous volcanoes: Mt. Tabor and Rocky Butte. The route includes a leg stretcher of an out and back to the Parkrose neighborhood. Regroup Ride. Level C. Ride leader, Cathy Varner, 503.788.5394
(This ride will go through the end of July.)
Wednesday Evening Group Ride: Distance 15 to 25 miles. Leaves at 6:00 p.m. from Laurelhurst Parks north entrance, 2 blocks west of SE 39th on SE Ankeny. Join us on these moderately paced group rides that travel around Portland’s east side. Group ride. Level B. Ride Leader: Bud Rice, 503-667-0683.
Every Thursday…
Thursday Morning Triple Challenge: Distance 30/60/90 miles. Leaves at 9:30 a.m. from St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 11229 NE Prescott, take the front entrance to the back parking area. Come out for a short leg stretcher or spend the day on one of the longer routes offered. Non-group ride. Level C. Ride leader: Scott Poindexter, 971.645.0461 and Dick Fairbank, 503.285.8151.
Thursday of the month.
Club Meeting
Everyone is welcome to attend!
Thursday Night East Side: Distance 26 miles. Leaves at 6:00 p.m. from Wilshire Park, NE 36th & Skidmore. We climb Rocky Butte, ride through Maywood and Parkrose neighborhoods, descend toward Marine Drive, but the out-and-back is on Airport Way with the return back to the start via Cornfoot Rd. Lights are required and reflective clothing is strongly recommended. Regroup ride. Level B/C. Ride leader: Dennis Mowdy, 503.281.6852
Every Friday…
Friday Morning Quickie: Distance 20-40 miles. Leaves at 10:00 a.m. from St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 11229 NE Prescott, take the front entrance to the back parking area. This ride offers a variety of routes from Troutdale and the Women’s Forum Park to North Portland or Vancouver. Non-group ride. Level B/C. Ride leader: John Peabody, 503.663.3147
Saturday, July 4
Saturday Morning Alphabet Ride:
Distance 25-90 miles. Leaves at 9:00 a.m. from Wilshire Park, NE 36th & Skidmore. Two or more ride options will be offered. Join the regulars for the relatively flat 35-mile Kelley Point/Two-Bridge Loop, with a coffee stop midway through, or take off for the West Hills or Camas for a steeper or faster ride. Ideal for experienced riders. Non-group ride. Levels A/B/C/D. Ride leader: Bob Sahleen 503-655-1480 Map
Springdale Breakfast Ride:
Distance 30 miles. Leaves at 8:00 a.m. from St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 11229 NE Prescott. Join us for an early morning ride up the Sandy River to the Springdale Job Corps Center, one mile beyond the Stark Street bridge. Bring $5.00 and an appetite, and plan to have a pancake and ham breakfast to support the Springdale Kiwanis Club. Afterwards we can scope out the antique cars that will be gathered for the town’s Fourth of July Parade. Great entertainment for the price! (http://www.corbettoregon.com/fourthofjuly_08.htm) Regroup over Breakfast ride. Level B+. Ride Leader: Dick Weber 503-658-3403.
Torture Series – Tour de Skyline:
Distance 49 miles with 5000 ft. elevation gain! Leaves at 9:00 a.m. from Wallace Park, NW 25th & Pettygrove. Join us for number eleven in the series as we climb through the west hills. This ride takes a seldom ridden route through Washington Park and continues on Skyline, Rock Creek, Logie Trail, Phillips, and Old Germantown Roads. Maps will be available only at the start of the ride when signing in. Non-group ride. Level D. Ride leader: Cathy Varner 503-788-5394.
ROOKIE RIDE, Smith and Bybee Lakes:
Distance 8 (eight) miles. Leaves at 10:00 am from the Princeton Trailhead at North Princeton and Carrey Streets off Willamette Blvd. Celebrate the Holiday with an adventurous ride along the Peninsula Crossing Trail to the Smith and Bybee Wetland Area. Bring binoculars for bird watching. Group Ride. Level A. Ride Leader: Ann Morrow, 360-608-3173 (cell).
Sunday, July 5
Sunday Morning Ride:
Distance 20-90 miles. Leaves at 9:00 a.m. from the Tri-Met Park & Ride, NE 96th & Sandy Blvd. Riders meet and sign in, then ride wherever they want. Ride maps will be available. Non-group ride. Levels A/B/C/D. Ride leader: Marvin Rambo 503-774-3605
Lacamas Lake Loop WELCOME RIDE:
Distance 32 miles. Leaves at 9:30 a.m. from Clark College, Fort Vancouver Way in Vancouver, Wash. Travel east through Vancouver and out around LaCamas Lake. On the way back we will visit a wonderful bakery. This is a good combination of city and rural riding. Group Ride. Level B/C. Ride Leader: Ann Morrow 360-608-3173.
Sunday Morning Social:
Distance 25 to 30 miles. Leaves at 10:00 a.m. from Lents Park, i block south of the intersection of SE 92nd and Holgate. Come out and socialize with other cyclists on these moderately paced group rides. We’ll travel along at around 13/15 mph and we’ll stop for a snack or something to drink part way through the route. Group ride. Level B. Ride leader: Bud Rice, 503-667-0683.
Happy Valley-Clackamas River Loop:
Distance 40 miles. Leaves at 9:00 am from Lents Park, SE 92nd & Holgate. This route features a trip through Happy Valley, drops down along the Clackamas River, and returns on the west side of the Willamette. A coffee stop in Sellwood is optional. Non-group ride. Level C. Ride Leader: Scott Poindexter
Saturday, July 11 & 12
Seattle to Portland (STP) Weekend
PWTC volunteers needed to support Cascade Bicycle Club with the STP Finish Line. Contact Nyna Beals or Leo Tsou to help out!
Saturday, July 18
PWTC Ice Cream Social:
Two rides are offered: a 30-miler, at 10:00 a.m and a 20-miler, at 11:00 a.m. Both rides start at Sellwood Park, Picnic Site A, behind the ball fields. Both are non-group rides. And neither ride will burn all the calories you will eat in the ice cream social . For this ride, you only have three requirements: be a club member, know how to ride a bike, and enjoy ice cream. Well, OK, you can still ride if you don’t like ice cream, and you can eat the ice cream if for some reason you can’t ride a bike and you still paid your club dues. Leader: Benn Schonman, 503-775-8300
Torture Series – Dickey No Gribble:
Distance 66 miles. Leaves at 9:00 a.m. from the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center on Washington Street, in Oregon City. Just off I-205 at exit 10, turn right at the first traffic light, parking is about 1/4-mile on the left. Join us on number twelve in the Torture Series as we traverse some of our favorite climbs on our way to Dickey Prairie. Maps will be available only at the start of the ride when signing in. Non-group ride. Level D. Ride leader: Cathy Varner 503-788-5394.
Sunday, July 19
Sunday Morning Ride:
Distance 20-90 miles. Leaves at 9:00 a.m. from the Tri-Met Park & Ride, NE 96th & Sandy Blvd. Riders meet and sign in, then ride wherever they want. Ride maps will be available. Non-group ride. Levels A/B/C/D. Ride leader: Rich Seifert 503-659-7516
West Side WELCOME RIDE:
Distance 25-30 miles. Leaves at 9:30 a.m. from Bethany Village Shopping Center, Starbucks parking lot. Take Bethany Blvd. exit off Hwy 26. Go north 2 miles to Bethany Village. The route has gentle ascents with several miles of flat, quiet roads. Coffee and snacks after the ride. Group Ride. Level B. Ride Leader: Bruce Buffington, NW Bicycle Safety Council, 503-466-2501.
Historic Columbia River Hwy Ride:
Distance 42 miles. Leaves at 9:00 a.m. from parking lot directly across from Full Sail Brewing Company (5th and Columbia) in Hood River. Take exit 62 or 63 off Interstate 84 and follow signs into downtown Hood River. Join us for an outstanding ride where we’ll enjoy the Historic Columbia River State Trail, travel through the Mosier Twin Tunnels, be awed by the panoramic views at Rowena Crest, then head down to our turnaround point at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center (restrooms, water, and snacks available). We return the same way so you have double the opportunities to enjoy the wonders of the gorge! Non-Group Ride. Level C. Ride leaders: Karyn and John Mardis 503-280-5165
A Sandy Donut Ride:
Distance 34 miles. Leaves at 10:00 a.m. from the east end of the Meadowland Shopping Center, SE 174th and Powell. Cruise out the Springwater and on mostly quiet, back roads to Joes’ Donuts in Sandy. Return along Bluff Road. Non-group ride. Level B/C. Ride leader: Bud Rice, 503-667-0683.
Saturday, July 25
Saturday Morning Alphabet Ride:
Distance 25-90 miles. Leaves at 9:00 a.m. from Wilshire Park, NE 36th & Skidmore. Two or more ride options will be offered. Join the regulars for the relatively flat 35-mile Kelley Point/Two-Bridge Loop, with a coffee stop midway through, or take off for the West Hills or Camas for a steeper or faster ride. Ideal for experienced riders. Non-group ride. Levels A/B/C/D. Ride leader: Frank Zuleger 503-257-5708. Map
Torture Series – Lolo Pass:
Distance 89 miles. Leaves at 8:00 a.m. from the Mt. Hood Aquatic Center parking lot, NE 17th & Kane in Gresham. The moment all Torture Series riders wait for all summer has arrived…the Grand Finale! The no more getting up early just to feel the lactic acid build up in those screaming quads of yours! Join us for number thirteen in the series as we head out towards Mt. Hood and climb up forest roads for a beautiful view of the mountain and valleys. A total of 7,000 feet of pure climbing pleasure to keep your attention. Refueling stops are scarce, so bring food and two water bottles are a must! Plan accordingly. Non-group ride. Level E. Ride leader: Cathy Varner 503- 788-5394.
Around the Compass Explorer WELCOME RIDE:
Distance 25-30 miles. Leaves at 9:30 a.m. from the Tri-Met Park and Ride lot, NE 96th & Sandy. This ride will use a different route each time: we may head north into Vancouver, east out to Troutdale, west into north and northeast Portland, or even south toward Milwaukie, depending on the weather and the wishes of the riders. Group Ride. Level B. Ride Leader: Bud Rice 503-667-0683.
Snooseville Corner Ride:
Distance 31/45 miles. Leaves at 9:00AM from Shute Park parking lot on SE 8th Ave, south of Maple in Hillsboro. Come on out to the west side!! Ride from Hillsboro to Roy and on to Mountaindale. Take the out and back on Dairy Creek Rd to Snooseville Corner to make it 45 miles, or just skip it for the shorter 31 mile ride. Non-Group Ride. Level B/C. Ride Leader: Dave Stark 503-488-5987.
Sunday, July 26
Sunday Morning Ride:
Distance 20-90 miles. Leaves at 9:00 a.m. from the Tri-Met Park & Ride, NE 96th & Sandy Blvd. Riders meet and sign in, then ride wherever they want. Ride maps will be available. Non-group ride. Levels A/B/C/D. Ride leader: Greg & Sharon Baker 503-287-7019
Willamette River WELCOME RIDE:
Distance 25+ miles. Leaves at 9:30 a.m. from Sellwood Park at SE 7th and Sellwood Blvd. This is a great ride with something for everyone. We will tour the Willamette River on bike paths, glide through historical neighborhoods, and take an optional climb to the top of an old volcano! Between these adventures, we’ll stop for coffee and refreshments. The ride has a few ups (and downs) with plenty of scenery. Group Ride. Level B/C. Ride leader, Tom Carter 503-226-6263.
The New Deal Cafe Lunch Ride:
Distance 20 to 30 miles. Leaves at 10:00 a.m. from the Tri-Met Park & Ride, NE 96th and Sandy Blvd. We’ll cruise out through North and NE Portland before taking a lunch stop at the New Deal Cafe at NE 53rd and Halsey. Group ride. Level B. Ride Leader: Bud Rice, 503-667-0683.
Gorge Ride via back Roads:
Distance approx 60 miles. Leaves at 9 A M from Woodstock Park, SE 47th & Steele Street. This is a delightful ride from the City to the Columbia River Gorge. The ride takes us down to the Columbia River, then by the Sandy River to Springdale. It then goes into some beautiful country via the back roads. We use Hurlburt to get us to the Women’s Forum (a nice place to view the Gorge). We’ll then descend on Mershon and Woodard. Troutdale will be a midway stop, a great place for lunch and a bit of a rest. After lunch the ride takes us on Halsey and back to the Columbia River for the trip back to Woodstock Park. Non-Group Ride. Level C/D. Ride leader: Susan Walker 503-975-5681