Forum: Pacific Northwest

So, what are the PNW rides you're looking forward to this year? Let's also hear about some less well known but interesting local rides. What I'm looking forward to myself: - Tour de Blast, HPC and perhaps RAMROD (all three are challenging, hard to do without the support and only have a few...

Hi All, So finally I bought my first road bike. The 2011 Specialized Secteur Elite with 105 shifters, 105 front and back derailleurs .. 700x23 tyres. What would be my next thing now.. ? Gear and helmet.. The first thing I am planning to do is bike tuning. Then I want to buy riding gear but I...

I'm planning to do the STP in one day this year. I've never done STP before. I'm only looking at an average speed of 14mph. Will drafting help? Has anyone done the one day version at this pace? If so what kind of problems did you have?

I know this topic has been done and redone, but I had an interesting LBS experience today that I wanted to share. I'll try to keep it short. Problem: 4-month-old rim on "fun" bike fails after 5000 miles Builder: me, my first Parts purchased at: My LBS (Wheelworks in Eugene) Additional cost of...

Registration opened for Cycle Oregon and was sold out in 40 minutes, popular ride I'd say. The route in Southern Oregon looks very nice, for the complete route there is over 40,000 feet of climbing, and a loop around Crater Lake. I was on the computer just as registration opened and got my spot on...

hey ladies and gents. I'll be flying into Honolulu on Sunday the 5th, riding the 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th and relaxing and flying back to SF on the 10th. Its about 180miles and Ill be camping every night except the first and last. If you're on Oahu and want to ride, or can host in Waikiki..contact...

We're familiar with a few PAVED paths: 1) Mosier to Hood River 2) Centennial in Spokane 3) Tri Cities, WA paths 4) Portland Area paths But can you let us know where more are? Particularly in the Leavenworth/Wenatchee and Bend areas. Like 20-25 mi rides but 10 year old impulsive, so traffic...

The last few years, the worst winter storms came around Thanksgiving. December and January were cold, but not brutally so. This year we have some help from La Niña. Let's hope Cliff is right.

Just some tips I'll share from my ride (2009). Rear Racks... don't need them, don't want them Bike Lock... You are part of a group of 2000 riders, there's got to be a lot of nicer bikes than yours for a thief to choose from if one was crazy enough to try. 3rd water bottle... Two words: SAG...

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Tried to ride to work today on 4-6" of rutted ice but just could not do it, had to turn around and telecommute today.

I'm in the market for a new jacket and will be looking for something for wintertime use for rain, snow, fifty degrees to zero degrees for commuting and long rides in wintertime. Anyone have any ideas or experiences with what is available?

Taking a month off and coming down to the United Bicycle Institute in Ashland for 4 weeks. What sorta weather should I plan on? Is there road-riding year 'round there? I'm guessing all the mountain biking trails are covered in snow. Would my CX bike be the best bet? Not really sure what to...

As part of a cross US trip I plan to go east along the Columbia River, starting near Longview. I will be on a fully loaded bike so elevation is a concern but traffic is a bigger issue. I see from maps that I can go on either the Washington or Oregon side but have not been able to find enough...

This summer I am detouring off of the TransAm Trail and riding to the Seattle area over Snoqualmie Pass. There is much information about the trail from Ellensburg over the pass...but not much specific info from the town of Beverley (just over the Columbia river) to Ellensburg. Anyone have some...

This is probably a long shot...but why not throw it out there? Cervelo has a '2-for-1' type deal going through the end of Jan. $1,000 off each bike if you buy two bikes or buy one each with a friend. I might be looking for a friend ;) ...

RE: Anmar Gap - from Anmar Trailhead up to 172 NE in Arlington. Have they finished building the new section of trail from the Anmar Trailhead up to 172nd that will close the Anmar Gap? That will mean you can ride from Snohomish to Bryant with very few street crossings and avoid that nasty...

Is it possible to ride from Troutdale to Hood River along the Columbia River Gorge without ever having to ride on I84? Google Maps doesn't show it, but I was thinking it was possible using the HISTORIC COLUMBIA RIVER HIGHWAY STATE TRAIL. Maybe I'd have to cross over to the Washington side at...

http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Bicyclist-killed-when-struck-by-suspected-drunk-driver-135249398.html Verry sad story. Prayers and thoughts for his family and friends. Has me rethinking putting off the purchase of a YJA.

Got a bike, thank you! Hi everyone. I live in Klamath Falls, Oregon and I'm currently commuting to work by bike, and so far it's great. My husband is about to start going to the local community college here for winter classes. The college is very close to home, and he's mentioned that he...

Hello Fellow Bikers! I'm in the early stages of planning an unsupported ride from Alaska to Oregon starting in mid-September 2012. I'm originally from Hillsboro, OR, and I work on a commercial fishing boat in Valdez, AK for the summers. So I thought this next year, why not bike home to see my...

thinking to next summer already. anyone here ridden the Oregon Cascade Lakes Byway? does it open to non-automobile traffic before regular traffic, like some other Oregon roads do (e.g., OR242)? Is it rideable with vehicular traffic (shoulders, services, etc.)? Thinking about doing some...

I'd like to find out the best options for a personal TT ride in the greater Seattle area. My intention is to use this route to train for and track my flats performance. I'll probably extend it to ~10-15 miles with as many laps as necessary. Here are my criteria in order of importance: - no...

Hi All, I am planning to buy my first road bike and I was wondering is it a good idea to buy it from craigslist. What measurements you should be looking at? I know that from my inseam measurement I need a 56cm bike. Do you need to keep any other things in mind ? Thanks in advance.

I'll be in the Seattle area this weekend with a friend and I'm looking for some advice on a route we might be doing. My friend is fairly new to riding, he hasn't done more than maybe 20 miles in one ride but he's caught the bug and I think he could handle something around 30-35 miles. We're...