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Fixitman
 
Does anyone know of a good site or sites to find a somewhat complete list of rides. I am in the Portland area and generally look for things that start within a 100 mile radius.

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TheJackMove
 
Try the BF local forum or join a local club. The US Cycling site will have a list of clubs in your area.

poprad
 
Rides that come immediately to mind are MOnster Cookie in Salem, the STP (Seattle to Portland) and the Cycle Oregon tour. Mostly they come to mind because those are the ones I'm planning on this year...go to a nice shop like River City Cycles and peruse the flyers/pamphlets in the vestibule, and check out this site:

http://www.portlandcycling.net/default.asp

donnamb
 
Moved to the Pacific Northwest regional forum.

Fixitman
 
Try the BF local forum or join a local club. The US Cycling site will have a list of clubs in your area.

I forgot about that board completely. I do belong to a local club. Problem is all their rides start on the other end of town from where I live and most are on Saturdays. I work Saturdays. This Is fine though as I have low traffic scenic routs that I can ride all day out where I live. I am mostly looking for longer events to keep me motivated in my training.


Rides that come immediately to mind are MOnster Cookie in Salem, the STP (Seattle to Portland) and the Cycle Oregon tour. Mostly they come to mind because those are the ones I'm planning on this year...go to a nice shop like River City Cycles and peruse the flyers/pamphlets in the vestibule, and check out this site:

http://www.portlandcycling.net/default.asp (http://www.portlandcycling.net/default.asp)

Monster cookie: "is generally flat with a few short hills" I like generally hilly with a few short flats :D

STP: "largest multi-day bicycle event in the Northwest, with up to 9,500 participants " Too many people for me. I generally look for events that are 1000 people or under.

River City Bikes: I practically live there. They are only 2 blocks from my shop. In fact I just purchased a new touring / winter / commuting bike there about 2 weeks ago a Canondale T-2000. Come to find out when I looked up the purchase date of my last bike it was a year ago to the day from when I purchased the new one. Hmmm ... strange coincidence or cosmic event?

BengeBoy
 
This site keeps a pretty good list:

http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_WebPages/OregonRideCalendar.html

Note that he does Washington, Idaho, California as well.


Also, go to:
http://www.bicyclepaper.com/

Look at the upper right hand corner of the home page -- there are 4 different guides to cycling in the Northwest. Each is a fairly comprehensive PDF download.

Brian Ratliff
 
Which club are you on? I'm with the Portland Velo (http://portlandvelo.net/default.aspx), we have rides every day of the week starting from various places.

Ai52487963
 
If you're near the San Juans in WA anytime in May, I'll be here: http://www.islandathleticevents.com/climb/

mike_khad1
 
Try this one - click on the link and select events. http://orbike.com

Fixitman
 
This site keeps a pretty good list:

http://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_WebPa...eCalendar.html

Note that he does Washington, Idaho, California as well.
Also, go to:
http://www.bicyclepaper.com/

Look at the upper right hand corner of the home page -- there are 4 different guides to cycling in the Northwest. Each is a fairly comprehensive PDF download.

Thanks for the links. The cherry of a ride looks interesting in April.


Which club are you in? I'm with the Portland Velo, we have rides every day of the week starting from various places.
Portland Wheelmen. I will check out the Velo site.


If you're near the San Juans in WA anytime in May, I'll be here: http://www.islandathleticevents.com/climb/

Memorial Day weekend :eek: ...You will probably want to line up for the ferry the night before. Looks like a nice event and should be a lot of fun.



Try this one - click on the link and select events. http://orbike.com

Thanks I will check it out.

dtrain
 
All three Salem Bicycle Club "event rides" are on Sundays. I'd describe the Peach as rolling (unlike the Monster Cookie).

http://www.salembicycleclub.org/content.plx?page=majrides


For a real climbing challenge, check out the Portland Wheelmen's Hoo-Ha in mid-August.

Fixitman
 
All three Salem Bicycle Club "event rides" are on Sundays. I'd describe the Peach as rolling (unlike the Monster Cookie).

http://www.salembicycleclub.org/cont...?page=majrides


For a real climbing challenge, check out the Portland Wheelmen's Hoo-Ha in mid-August.

Did the Hoo Ha last year, but this year I am informed by the wife we are going to the Phantom Of The Opera that evening. Last year it was get up at 4 am, drive to the ride, do the ride, make the 2+ hour drive back home. If I did it this year I would be sawing logs during the Opera for sure. I have a ride in June ( Tour De Blast ) and one in September ( High Pass Challenge ) so far. I would like to find one or two more for the summer.

CliftonGK1
 
All three Salem Bicycle Club "event rides" are on Sundays. I'd describe the Peach as rolling (unlike the Monster Cookie).

http://www.salembicycleclub.org/cont...?page=majrides


For a real climbing challenge, check out the Portland Wheelmen's Hoo-Ha in mid-August.

Did the Hoo Ha last year, but this year I am informed by the wife we are going to the Phantom Of The Opera that evening. Last year it was get up at 4 am, drive to the ride, do the ride, make the 2+ hour drive back home. If I did it this year I would be sawing logs during the Opera for sure. I have a ride in June ( Tour De Blast ) and one in September ( High Pass Challenge ) so far. I would like to find one or two more for the summer.


There's the 7 Hills of Kirkland (Memorial Day), The Chelan Century Challenge (If you're not already registered for TdBlast, since Chelan in June 14th.) If you're not already registered for HPC (I think it's closed out already) there's the Ride 542 Mt. Baker Hill Climb and they've brought back the D.U.M.B. ride (Down and Up Mt. Baker: 2 laps, 10000+ climbing)

Deanoldo
 
I always enjoy riding the RACC in early May. The weather isn't always ideal, but it's a beautiful ride. Here's what the official description has to say:

100-MILE LOOP: Loop travels east, around Lacamas Lake, then north through the Hockinson hills to Battle Ground, continuing north to Yacolt & Amboy. Riders then head west on a new route through the scenic Cedar Creek / Lewis River area, and south through La Center (revised route for safety) to Daybreak Park. Riders proceed west toward Ridgefield, then south through Felida and back to the finish at Clark College. (4,800 ft. elevation gain)


Also, here's another pretty good link for NW events.

http://www.vancouverbicycleclub.com/events.html

Dean

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