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 (members and non-members) 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

RATING SYSTEM
A. Basically flat, no steep hills

B. Gently rolling terrain with one or two short, steep hills

C. Moderate terrain with rolling, short, steep hills, or moderate, sustained climbs

D. Difficult terrain with longer, steeper hills

E. Extreme terrain with frequent, steep hills, and long, sustained climbs

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.

PaperBackRider: Distance 20-28 Miles. Leaves at 10:00 a.m. from Bethany Village QFC, 4756 NW Bethany Blvd. Portland OR 97229. Various lengths and routes north of Bethany Village near Skyline Drive and points west. This is a hilly level C ride; we’ll regroup along the way. Ride leader Steve Bernot 503.200.2227. or Twitter: PaperBackRider.

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. Average speed 18-22 mph. Lights and reflective clothing are required. Regroup ride. Level C. Ride leader: Kevin Williams, 503.256.5476

Every Wednesday…

Wednesday Morning Explorer: Distance 20 to 50 miles. Leaves at 10:00 a.m. from St Matthews Episcopal Church, 11229 NE Prescott; take the front entrance to the rear parking area. This ride travels in various directions through the Portland/Vancouver area with a different route each week. Non-group ride. Level B/C. Ride leaders: Bob Sahleen, 503-655-1480 and 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.

There is NO night ride on the first
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: Ron Householder, 503-234-0630; Bob Sahleen, 503-655-1480; Frank Zuleger, 503-257-5708; Bud Rice, 503-667-0683.

Wednesday, March 3

Larry’s Slow Poke Reach the Beach Ride

Will start and follow Saturday March 6th RTB Time and Route.
Ride Leader Larry Eades (Road Captain) 503-267-0253

Saturday,March 6

Battle Ground Coffee Ride:

42-52 miles. Leaves at 9:30 AM from the Tri Met Park & Ride at N.E. 96th & Sandy Blvd. Join us on a scenic route through country roads out to Battle Ground for a memorable stop at the very unique Battle Ground Coffee Shop. Mostly a flat route with some rollers. Returning along China Ditch.172. Optional 9 miles on allworth Road. North of BG.Level C Ride. Ride Leader Dick Weber 503-658-3403

Reach The Beach Training Ride #3:

Champoeg State Park upper parking lot (visitor’s center). Distance 49 miles. Leaves at 10:00 a.m. There is a $3.00 fee to park. Drive south on I-5 to exit 278. Turn right on Ehlen (becomes Yergen), right on Case Rd., continue left on Champoeg, and the park will be on the right. A beautiful ride on mostly flat rural roads with some rollers. The scenery will include farms, fields, small towns, and nurseries. Non-group ride. Level B/C with one D hill. Ride Leader: Larry Eades 503-631-3256.

Saturday Morning Alphabet Ride:

Distance 25-90 miles. Leaves at 10:00 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: Marvin Blaine, 503-653-1918. Map

Harry’s Deli for Lunch:

Distance 25 miles. Leaves at 10:30 a.m. from Wilshire Park, NE 36th and Skidmore. Head out east (unless the east wind is blowing) toward Gresham before heading west along Marine Drive and back to Harry’s Deli on NE 122nd for a lunch stop. Non-group[ ride. Level B. Ride leader: Bud Rice, 503-667-0683.

Sunday,March 7

Sunday Morning Ride:

Distance 20-90 miles. Leaves at 10:00 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.

An Urban Coffee Ride:

Distance 15 to 25 miles. Leaves at 10:30 a.m. from Laurelhurst Parks north entrance, 2 block west of SE 39th on SE Ankeny. Join us on these moderately paced group rides around the Portland/Vancouver area that feature a stop at a local coffee shop somewhere along the route. Group ride. Level B. Ride leader: Bud Rice, 503-667-9683.

Wednesday, March 10

Larry’s Slow Poke Reach the Beach Ride

will start and follow Saturday March 13th time and route. Ride Leader Larry Eades (Road Captain) 503-267-0253

Saturday March 13

Saturday Morning Alphabet Ride:

Tualatin, West Linn, Lake Oswego Loop Ride:

Distance 28 miles. Leaves at 10:00 AM from the Tualatin Community Park onSW Tualatin Road, just north of SW Boones Ferry Road. After a quick loopthrough Tualatin, we’ll follow Borland (which has a couple of rollers), thenWillamette Falls Drive, a short distance on 43 then Old River Road to LakeOswego and eventually past Tigard High School and through Cook Park back tothe start. Low traffic roads with great views of the Tualatin and Willamette Rivers. Group Ride. Level B / C. Ride leaders Chip Kyle (503-387-3940) and Jim Liu (971-221-6726)

DICK’S Reach the Beach Training Ride #4:

Champoeg State Park upper parking lot (visitor’s center). Distance 55 miles. Leaves at 10:00 a.m. There is a $3.00 fee to park. Drive south on I-5 to exit 278. Turn right on Ehlen (becomes Yergen), right on Case Rd., continue left on Champoeg, and the park will be on the right. A beautiful ride on mostly flat rural roads with some rollers. The scenery will include farms, fields, small towns, and nurseries. Non-group ride. Level B/C. Ride Leader: Dick Adkins, 503-635-2556 and Larry Eades 503-631-3256.

Saturday Morning Social:

Distance 15 to 25 miles. Leaves at 10:30 a.m. from the Gateway Transit Center south parking lot, 1 blockwest of NE 99th Ave. at Pacific. 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 partway through the route. Group ride. Level B. Ride leader: Bud Rice,
503-667-0683.

Sunday March 14

Sunday Morning Ride:

☞ Meet PWTC or Back in the Saddle Again:

Learn about group cycling and explore by bike. Build your skills and test your mettle. Group rides, mostly flat and easy. Find out why bicycling is such a popular sport - You can do it! Distance: 18 miles. Leaves at 10:00 a.m. from Clark College parking lot off Fort Vancouver Way in Vancouver. We will head east to about 164th Avenue and warm up with coffee and pastries. This is a good ride to learn to ride in traffic and gain confidence with other riders. Group Ride, caters to novice/slower riders. Level A+ (a couple of slight hills). Ride leader, Ann Morrow 360.608.3173 (cell)

Another Mexican Lunch Ride, Aztec Willies:

Distance 30miles. Leaves at 10:30 a.m. from the Tri-Met park and ride, NE 96thand Sandy Blvd. Cruise through north and NE Portland on the way to
Aztec Willies at NE 15th and Broadway for an optional lunch stop. Non-group ride. Level B. Ride leader: Bud Rice, 503-667-0683.

Clark County Cruiser:

Distance 20-40 miles. Leaves at 1:30pm from Peets Coffe. 16501 SE Mill Plain Suite 100 Vancouver WA. Take I-205 or I-5 north. SR 14 east to the 164th St. exit. Head north right turn on Mill Plain. First right turn into Columbia Crossing Shopping Center. We will meet in the northwest corner of the parking lot near Peet’s Coffee or in Peet’s if it’s raining. Join us on this early spring ride as we loop around Clark County. Length and route will vary based on the weather, but may include Hockinson, Lacamas Lake, Green Mountain, the Castle, Sunnyside or Washougal River area. Maps will be available at the start. The group may choose to mostly stay together. Faster riders may choose to be off the front. Regroup stops will be made. Faster riders will get a better work out.. Slower riders can ease into shape. Regroup ride. Level B/C ride leaders: Dave EK 503-762-1629 and Doug Myers, 360-737-3860 This ride may be cancelled due to weather. Check the Clark County Cruiser ride status on http://www.pwtc.com the morning of the ride if weather is questionable.

Wednesday March 17

Larry’s Slow Poke Reach the Beach Ride.

Start and route is the same as Saturday, March 20. Ride Leader Larry Eades (Road Captain) 503-267-0253

Saturday March 20

Saturday Morning Alphabet Ride:

First Day of Spring Ride:

Distance 23-35 miles. Leaves at 10:00 am from Lents Park, SE 92nd Ave, between Holgate and Foster Rd. Come celebrate the Vernal Equinox as we take a low-key jaunt about town. Using the rained-out Absolutely Last Ride of the Year Ride route we’ll see if we have better weather luck as we circle the city’s east side utilizing bike paths and bike routes. And, a coffee stop is always in the forecast, so come join us. Semi-group ride. Level B. Ride Leader: Joan Cullen and Dave Ek, 503-762-1629.

DICK’S Reach the Beach Training Ride #5:

Champoeg State Park upper parking lot (visitor’s center). Distance 60 miles. Leaves at 10:00 a.m. There is a $3.00 fee to park. Drive south on I-5 to exit 278. Turn right on Ehlen (becomes Yergen), right on Case Rd., continue left on Champoeg, and the park will be on the right. A beautiful ride on mostly flat rural roads with some rollers. The scenery will include farms, fields, small towns, and nurseries. Non-group ride. Level B/C. Ride Leader: Dick Adkins, 503-635-2556 and Larry Eades 503-631-3256.

Sunday March 21

Sunday Morning Ride:

The Scenic Highway and Back:

Distance 35 miles. Leaves at 10:00 from Wilshire Park, 36th and Skidmore. Level B, non-group ride. Join Cheryl and Phil on this loop that goes out to the Stark Street Bridgeand back. We’ll decide which direction to ride it that morning, to take advantage of the wind on Marine Drive. Tail winds in the winter arealways a good thing! Leader: Phil Brown (President) (360) 833-1512

A Krispy Kreme Donut Ride:

Distance 30 miles. Leaves at 10:30a.m. from the Marshall Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd., just east ofI-5 in downtown Vancouver, WA. Head east and then north through Clark County on the way to the Krispy Kreme Donuts on Andresen. Non-groupride. Level B. Ride leader: Bud Rice, 503-667-0683.

Wednesday March 24

Larry’s Slow Poke Reach the Beach Ride.

The ride starts at same time, and follows Saturday, March 27,RTB Ride. Ride Leader Larry Eades (Road Captain) 503-267-0253.

Saturday March 27

Saturday Morning Alphabet Ride:

LaCamas Lake Loop:

Distance 32 miles. Start: 10:00 a.m. Clark College, Fort Vancouver Way in Vancouver, Wash. Travel east through Vancouver and out around LaCamas Lake. On the way back we will stop at Larson’s Bakery. This is a good combination of city and rural riding. ReGroup Ride, Level A+ (some slight hills) Ride Leader: Ann Morrow 360.608.3173. (cell)

DICK’S Reach the Beach Training Ride #6 Sauvie Island:

Distance 64 to 67 miles. Leaving at 10:00 a.m from parking lot next to the bridge. A beautiful ride on mostly flat rural roads with some rollers. The scenery will include farms, fields, and small towns. Non-group ride. Level B. Ride Leader: Dick Adkins, 503-635-2556 and Larry Eades 503-631-3256.

An Urban Coffee Ride:

Distance 15 to 25 miles. Leaves at 10:30 a.m. from Laurelhurst Parks north entrance, 2 blocks west of SE39th on SE Ankeny. Join us on these moderately paced group rides around the Portland/Vancouver area that feature a stop at a local coffee shop somewhere along the route. Group ride. Level B. Rideleader: Bud Rice, 503-667-0683.

Sunday March 28

Sunday Morning Ride:

East Side West Side:

Distance approximately 27 miles. Leaves at 10:00 a.m. from Sellwood Park, SE 7th and Malden. Join us as we ride along the Oaks Bottom bike path, into Portland, across the Hawthorne Bridge and up Terwilliger (not too steep, but you’ll feel it), into Lake Oswego and West Linn, across the Old Oregon City Bridge, with a return on River Road. We’ll stop for coffee (or gelato – yum!) at Coffee Rush in Oregon City. Non-group ride. Level B/C. Ride leaders: Cindy Bernert-Coppola, Recording Secretary, and Alan Coppola, 503-781-1822,

☞ Meet PWTC or Back in the Saddle Again:

Learn about group cycling and explore by bike. Build your skills and test your mettle. Group rides, mostly flat and easy. Find out why
bicycling is such a popular sport - You can do it! Distance approximately 15 miles. Leaves at 10:00 a.m from the east side of the Hawthorne Bridge. Meet near the Portland Fire District Building.
What is a bike lane? A bike box? A bike boulevard? We will do an inner city ride and see what these are and how they benefit us as riders. Gain confidence and learn to maneuver around town. Group
Ride, caters to novice/slower riders. Level A+ . Ride leader, Ann Morrow 360.608.3173 (cell)

Larsens Bakery:

Distance 30 miles. Leaves at 10:30 a.m. fromthe Tri-Met Park and Ride, NE 96th and Sandy Blvd. Ride Marine driveand I-5 into Vancouver and follow the Discovery Trail out to Larsens
Bakery on E. Mill Plain. Non-group ride. Level B. Ride leader: BudRice, 503-667-0683.

Clark County Cruiser:

Distance 20-40 miles. Leaves at 1:30pm from Peets Coffe. 16501 SE Mill Plain Suite 100 Vancouver WA. Take I-205 or I-5 north. SR 14 east to the 164th St. exit. Head north right turn on Mill Plain. First right turn into Columbia Crossing Shopping Center. We will meet in the northwest corner of the parking lot near Peet’s Coffee or in Peet’s if it’s raining. Join us on this early spring ride as we loop around Clark County. Length and route will vary based on the weather, but may include Hockinson, Lacamas Lake, Green Mountain, the Castle, Sunnyside or Washougal River area. Maps will be available at the start. The group may choose to mostly stay together. Faster riders may choose to be off the front. Regroup stops will be made. Faster riders will get a better work out.. Slower riders can ease into shape. Regroup ride. Level B/C ride leaders: Dave EK 503-762-1629 and Doug Myers, 360-737-3860. This ride may be cancelled due to weather. Check the Clark County Cruiser ride status on http://www.pwtc.com the morning of the ride if weather is questionable.

Saturday April 3

DICK’S Reach the Beach Training Ride #7, Crown Point:

Distance 71 miles. Leaves at 9:00 a.m. from Wilshire Park at NE 36th & Skidmore. Mostly flat city and rural roads with some hills. The scenery will include rivers, farms, fields, cities, small towns, and one beautiful view from Crown Point. Non-group ride. Level B/C. Ride Leader: Dick Adkins, 503-635-2556 and Larry Eades 503-631-3256.

Saturday Morning Alphabet Ride:

A Sunrise Bagel Ride:

Distance 32 miles. Leaves at 10:00 a.m.from Wilshire Park, NE 36th and Skidmore. Cross over into Vancouverand then head north to Bernie. Then turn south along Fruit Valley Roadand onto Sunrise Bagels on Harney. The return route follows Evergreenand I-205. Non-group ride. Level B. Ride leader: Bud Rice,503-667-0683.

Sunday, April 4

Sunday Morning Ride:

Sunday Morning Social:

Distance 15 to 25 miles. Leaves at10:00 a.m. from Lents Park, 1 block south of SE Holgate on SE 92ndAVE. 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.

❀ Easter Ride:

Distance 18 miles (more if the weather is good). Leaves at 10:00 a.m. from Clark College parking lot off Fort Vancouver Way in Vancouver. We will head east to about 164th Avenue and warm up with coffee and pastries. Group Ride, Level A+ (a couple of slight hills). Ride leader, Ann Morrow 360.608.3173 (cell)

Ride Schedule

Every Monday…

Every Tuesday...

Every Wednesday…

Every Thursday…

Every Friday…

Wednesday, March 3

Larry’s Slow Poke Reach the Beach Ride

Saturday,March 6

Battle Ground Coffee Ride:

Reach The Beach Training Ride #3:

Saturday Morning Alphabet Ride:

Harry’s Deli for Lunch:

Sunday,March 7

Sunday Morning Ride:

An Urban Coffee Ride:

Wednesday, March 10

Larry’s Slow Poke Reach the Beach Ride

Saturday March 13

Saturday Morning Alphabet Ride:

Tualatin, West Linn, Lake Oswego Loop Ride:

DICK’S Reach the Beach Training Ride #4:

Saturday Morning Social:

Sunday March 14

Sunday Morning Ride:

☞ Meet PWTC or Back in the Saddle Again:

Another Mexican Lunch Ride, Aztec Willies:

Clark County Cruiser:

Wednesday March 17

Larry’s Slow Poke Reach the Beach Ride.

Saturday March 20

Saturday Morning Alphabet Ride:

First Day of Spring Ride:

DICK’S Reach the Beach Training Ride #5:

Sunday March 21

Sunday Morning Ride:

The Scenic Highway and Back:

A Krispy Kreme Donut Ride:

Wednesday March 24

Larry’s Slow Poke Reach the Beach Ride.

Saturday March 27

Saturday Morning Alphabet Ride:

LaCamas Lake Loop:

DICK’S Reach the Beach Training Ride #6 Sauvie Island:

An Urban Coffee Ride:

Sunday March 28

Sunday Morning Ride:

East Side West Side:

☞ Meet PWTC or Back in the Saddle Again:

Larsens Bakery:

Clark County Cruiser:

Saturday April 3

DICK’S Reach the Beach Training Ride #7, Crown Point:

Saturday Morning Alphabet Ride:

A Sunrise Bagel Ride:

Sunday, April 4

Sunday Morning Ride:

Sunday Morning Social:

❀ Easter Ride: