- Monday through Friday, these faithful rides are here for you.
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 & Skidmore. Length and route will vary with the season and weather. 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 9:00 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 Kelley Point. Formerly dominated by racers and rascals, this is what happens when we get older – 18-22 mph. Reflective clothing is strongly recommended for early evening dusk riding. Regroup ride. Level C. Ride leader: Phil Whitmore, 503-274-9755.
Tuesday Night West Side Ride
Distance 25-40 miles. Leaves at 6:00 p.m. 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 the old favorites in Washington, Clackamas, Yamhill and Marion counties. Most rides include a hill or two with distance and terrain chosen to match the weather conditions and daylight. There is a group of riders who like to get a head start on the main group but there will not be a ride leader present. Reflective clothing is strongly recommended for early evening dusk riding. Non-group ride. Most rides Level C/D and include high-speed pack riding. Ride leaders: Del Scharffenberg, 503-353-0073, Tom Napier, 503-246-1917 and Richard Marantz, 503-246-7185.
Tuesday Night East Side Spin Down
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 to be dependent on the weather. Moderately paced, riders should be able to maintain 15-16 mph. Reflective clothing is strongly recommended for early evening dusk riding. Regroup ride. Level B/easy C. Ride leader: Joan Cullen (Member-at-Large), 503-762-1629.
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 through Oregon and Washington. Non-group ride. Level C/D. Ride leader: Bud Rice, 503-667-0683.
Wednesday Night Double Volcano
Distance 26-30 miles. Please note this ride starts on May 17th. Leaves at 6:00 p.m. from Woodstock Park, 47th & SE Steele. Double your climbing fun, after all, Wednesday is A.K.A. “hump day”! This ride can be challenging, yet it’s always moderately paced and social. For this season the 1st and 3rd week will feature the Mt. Tabor and Rocky Butte combination, while the 2nd and 4th week we will climb the more challenging Mt. Scott and Rocky Butte combination. Both routes include a flat out and back to the Parkrose area. Reflective clothing is strongly recommended for early evening dusk riding. Non-group ride. Level C/D. Ride leader: Cathy Varner (Recording Secretary), 503-788-5394.
Wednesday Night Group Ride
Distance 15-25 miles. Leaves at 6:00 p.m. from Laurelhurst Park’s north entrance, 2 blocks west of SE 39th on SE Ankeny. Join us on this moderately paced group ride that explores various routes through NE and SE Portland. Reflective clothing is strongly recommended for early evening dusk riding. Group ride. Level B. Ride leader: Bud Rice, 503-667-0683.
Every Thursday...
Thursday Morning Triple Challenge
Distance 30/60/90 miles. Leaves at 9:00 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: Frank Haynes, 503-695-5633.
There is NO night ride on the first Thursday of the month.
Club meeting night. 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 towards Marine Drive, but the out-and-back is on Airport Way with the return back to the start via Cornfoot Rd. Reflective clothing is strongly recommended for early evening dusk riding. 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: Bud Rice, 503-667-0683.