Ongoing Events

Numerous BICYCLE CLUBS offer both daily and weekly rides all year long. To find a list of Pacific NW BICYCLE CLUBS, see Clubs and Organizations.

Tuesdays: Volunteer Night, Portland; North Portland Bike Works; learn bike repair skills; 6-8:30 p.m., except second Tuesdays; (503) 287-1098, northportlandbikeworks.org
Tuesdays: Drop-in Volunteer Nights, Portland; Community Cycling Center; learn or apply your bike repair skills at this non-profit store; www.communitycyclingcenter.org
Wednesdays: Women’s Bike Repair Night, Portland; North Portland Bike Works; 6-8 p.m.; (503) 287-1098, northportlandbikeworks.org
Wednesdays: PUMP Forest Park Ride, Forest Park, OR; 15 to 25 Miles on the fire lanes, break into two groups, then meet for post ride-brews and food at Cracker Jack’s pub; all levels welcome; (503)708-5752, shanegould@comcast.net, www.pumpclub.org
Thursdays: Fat Tire Farm Forest Park Ride, Forest Park, OR; ride Leif Erickson trail and a mix of various fire lanes; www.fattirefarm.com
Last Fridays: Breakfast on the Bridges, Portland; volunteers from SHIFT provide coffee, pancakes, and pastries for bicycle commuters on the Hawthorne and Broadway Bridges on the last Friday of the month, year-round, rain or shine; timolandia@gmail.com, (503) 542-6900, www.shift2bikes.org
Last Fridays: Critical Mass Ride, Portland; meet in the North Park Blocks for bicycling’s monthly celebration; everyone welcome - just obey the laws and bring your lights; www.rosecitycriticalmass.org
Saturdays - The Bikery hosts weekly bike maintenance clinic, Garfield Community Center, Seattle; Free and open to the public. Bring bike, and any parts, the Bikery will provide the tools and instruction, www.thebikery.org
Saturdays: Free Community Exchange Bike School, Portland; Meticon Bicycles; 12-3 p.m.; RSVP; (503) 957-6672, exchangecycletours.org
Throughout the summer: Kid’s Cycling Programs at Marymoor Velodrome; www.velodrome.org
Ongoing: Multi-day Bike Tours, Throughout the Northwest; (800) 443-6060, www.bicycleadventures.com
Ongoing: Urban Cycling Techniques: Intro and Advanced Classes, Sandpoint Way, Seattle; (206) 957-6623, www.cbcef.org/classes_road.html
Ongoing: Imagine Tours, Bicycle Tours to the Silk Road in China and Montana to Alberta; imaginetours.com
Ongoing: Cycling for a Cure training program, Seattle; arthritis benefit, (877) 9JOINTS, arthritis.org
Ongoing: Bike Maintenance 101, Tualatin and Portland REI stores, OR; REI expert will walk you through the basics from preventative maintenance to fixing a flat tire; rei.com
Ongoing: Advanced Bike Maintenance; Seattle REI flagship store; www.rei.com/seattle
Ongoing: Advanced Bicycle Commuting Class (3 hours), Seattle; (206) 522-7517, www.cbcef.org/classes.html
Ongoing: Bicycle Maintenance I: Fix a Flat, Sandpoint, Seattle; (206) 957-6623, www.cbcef.org/classes.html
Ongoing: Bike Maintenance 101, Seattle, Redmond and Tukwila REI stores; www.rei.com
Ongoing: Basic Bike Maintenance for Women, Seattle and Redmond REI stores; www.rei.com
Ongoing: Women’s Night, Portland; a monthly seminar on women-related biking topics at The Bike Gallery on 5329 NE Sandy Blvd.; 6 p.m.; (360) 694-9800, www.bikegallery.com
Ongoing: Pacelines and Group Riding 101 Class, Seattle; (206) 522-7517, www.cbcef.org/classes.html
Ongoing: Road Bike Maintenance II: Brakes, Chains and Derailleurs, Sandpoint Way, Seattle; (206) 957-6623, www.cbcef.org/classes.html
Ongoing: Women on Bikes Clinic, Portland; (503) 823-5358, www.GettingAroundPortland.org

Ongoing: Twilight Criterium Series, Eugene, OR; www.obra.org

January

Jan. 1: New Year’s Day Bike Ride, Portland; meet at the Oregon Battleship Monument in Waterfront Park to kick off the new year with a leisure spin; begins at noon; (503) 416-BIKE, (503) 226-0676, www.bta4bikes.org
Jan. 1: Polar Bear Ride, Bend, OR; (541) 382-6248, info@hutchsbiciycles.com
Jan. 10: Portland VeloSwap, Portland; www.PortlandVeloSwap.com
Jan. 17: Stinky Weather Poker Ride, Woodinville, WA; Event starts and finishes at Redhook Brewery in Woodinville. It’s a 16-mile loop of the Sammamish River trail, Powerline trail, Upper Bear Creek trails (around “Tuscany” and the Tolt Pipline trail). Riders pick up playing cards at stations along the way and hopeto have a good enough hand at the end to win prizes. It should be a completely crummy day, weather-wise. (425) 985-9402, www.stinkyspoke.org

February

Feb. 5: Cycle Oregon Kick-off Party, (800) CYCLEOR; www.cycleoregon.com
Feb. 15: Worst Day of the Year Ride, Portland; typically the rainiest, coldest day of the year; celebrate by biking 18 miles around downtown Portland; meet at the Lucky Lab; free cornbread and soup; 10 a.m.; benefits Community Cycling Center; (503) 288-8864, www.WorstDayRide.com
Feb. 15: Cherry Pie Road Race; Eugene, OR; www.obra.org
Feb. 21: Seattle Bike Swap, Seattle; bargains on new and used bike related goods; Hanger 30, Magnuson Park.; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; (206) 932-5921, pvelo@comcast.net,
Feb 22: Roller Coaster Ride, Gig Harbor, WA; 61 mile hilly ride sponsored by Redmond Cycling Club; 8:30 a.m.; Greg gr8tandem@comcast.net, www.redmondcyclingclub.org/Events
Feb. 22: Jack Frost Time Trial, Vancouver, WA; 12.4 miles out and back ourse; registration 8-9 a.m. at Vancouver Lake Park; (503) 649-4632, www.obra.org
Feb. 22: Chilly Hilly, Bainbridge Island, WA; scenic ride around the island, chili feed before ride, sponsored by the Cascade Bicycle Club; www.cascade.org
Feb. 24: Bicycle Lobby Day, Olympia, WA; join the Bicycle Alliance of Washington in Olympia in lobbying legislators on bicycle-related issues; BAW will provide talking points and help you schedule appointments with your legislators; (206) 224-9252, www.bicyclealliance.org
Feb. 28: Going The Distance For Early Cancer Detection, Seattle, WA to Peoria, Ariz.; raise $100 per mile (1600 miles) for The Gregory Fund-early cancer detection research; (206) 910-1098, www.goingthedistanceforearlydetection.com

March

March 1: 100k Populaire Ride, Seattle; sponsored by Seattle International Randonneurs; www.seattlerandonneur.org
March 3-5: National Bike Summit, Washington, D.C.; advocacy groups, land use managers, retailers and policy makers come together for this annual conference; sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists; scholarships available; (202) 822-1333, www.bikeleague.org
March 7: Alice Awards and Auction, Portland; businesses, organizations and individuals who have promoted Portland livability through bicycle use are honored at the Convention Center; 5 p.m.; (503) 226-0676, www.bta4bikes.org/alice/
March 7: Millersylvania Express, Olympia, WA; 81 mile hilly ride sponsored by Redmond Cycling Club; gr8tandem@comcast.net, www.redmondcyclingclub.org/Events
March 13: An Evening with Bob Roll, Seattle; 75 minute on-stage presentation followed by a short Q&A and then a meet & greet/autograph session; www.cascade.org
March 14-15: Seattle International Bicycle Expo, Seattle; celebration of cycling, with products, exhibits and cycling presentations (888) 334-BIKE, www.cascade.org
March 21: McClinchy Mile, Arlington, WA; various distance loop routes through Snohomish Co.; (360) 658-2462, www.bikesclub.org
March 21: Hood Canal 200K, Olympic Peninsula, WA; 200K ride along the Hood Canal; gr8tandem@comcast.net, www.redmondcyclingclub.org/Events
March 22: Pre-Season Century, Bend, OR; (541) 382-6248, info@hutchsbiciycles.com
March 28: Bike Works Auction, Seattle; funds raised at auction will support Bike Works’ programs; vegetarian dinner, wine and micro beer; (206) 725-9408, www.bikeworks.org
March 29: Seattle Old Bike Swap Meet and Show, Kent, WA; over 500 bicycles are expected to be on display for sale/trade, Kent National Guard Armory; 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; (206) 364-0922, www.geocities.com/seattleoldbikeswap

April

April 4: Tulip Pedal, Skagit County, WA; 20 and 40 mi rides through Skagit county’s tulip fields; 7 a.m. at LaConner Middle School; (360) 428-3230, www.skagitems.com
April 6-9: Tulips and Bays Bike Tour, LaConner, WA; 4-day fully supported tour including meals and guides; Ryan Griffith (509) 625-6246, www.spokaneparks.org
April 17-23: Filmed By Bike, Portland; a festival of bike-themed film shorts; 7 p.m.; Clinton St. Theater; www.filmedbybike.org
April 19: Daffodil Classic, Orting, WA; 15, 30, 50, 70 and 100 mi tours with views of Mt. Rainier, 15 and 30 mi routes are off-road on paved trail; 7 a.m.-noon; (253) 759-2393, www.twbc.org
April 19: Redmond Ride, Redmond, OR; (541) 382-6248, info@hutchsbiciycles.com
April 23-27: Northwest Crank, Wenatchee, WA; hosted by the Seattle International Randonneurs; routes vary;
www.seattlerandonneur.org
April 25: Tour de Lopez, Lopez Island, WA; (877) 433-2789, www.lopezisland.com
April 25: Yakima Ridges Bike Ride, Yakima, WA; 25, 45, 65, and 100 mi loops over the ridges of the upper Yakima Valley; (509) 966-4475, www.desertvalley.com/rides
April 26: Cherry of a Ride, The Dalles, OR; www.cherryofaride.com
April 26: Lilac Century Surprise, Spokane, WA; 25, 50 and 100 mi rides; 7 a.m.; (888) 222-BIKE, www.northdivision.com
April 26: Monster Cookie Metric Century, Salem, OR; 62 mi ride through the countryside north of Salem;
www.salembicycleclub.org
April 26: Rhody Tour, Port Townsend, WA; 32, 45 and 62 mile routes through Jefferson County; (360) 385-7567, www.ptguide.com

May

May is Oregon Walk + Bike to School Challenge Month, www.walknbike.org
May is National Bike Month! See www.bikemonth.com for details or see www.cascade.org (Washington) and www.bta4bikes.org (Portland) for a list of local events
Ongoing May-September: Bicycle Saturday and Sunday, Seattle; for 10 weekend days this spring and summer, the city will devote a stretch of Lake Washington Boulevard exclusively to bicycles. Cyclists can ride along the car-free shores of Lake Washington from Mt. Baker Beach south to Seward Park; www.seattle.gov/parks/Athletics/bikesatsun.htm
May 1: Dragon Slayer Bike Hike or Trike, Seattle, (503) 810-3713, www.nwsarcoma.org
May 2: Ride Around Clark County (RAAC), Vancouver, WA; 18, 34, 65 and 100 mi loops; (360) 571-0202,
www.vancouverbicycleclub.com
May 2: Camano Climb, Stanwood, WA; 30 or 50 mi ride around Camano Island with a gain of 2,360 ft.; (360) 629-6415,
www.stanwoodvelosport.com
May 3: Hillsboro Kids’ Pedal & Dash, Hillsboro, OR; www.hillsborobiking.org, www.ci.hillsboro.or.us/parksrec
May 3: May Day Metric, Federal Way, WA; challenging route beginning and ending at Phil’s South Side Cyclery benefiting the Bicycle Alliance of Washington; (253) 661-3903
May 5-26: Hutch’s TT Series, Eugene, OR; hutchsbicycleseugene.wordpress.com

May 7-13: Cycle the Black Hills Loop, South Dakota; adventurecycling.org

May 9: Skagit Spring Classic, Burlington, WA; 25, 45, 62 and 100 mi routes; (360) 757-1200, www.skagitbicycleclub.org

May 9: Seattle Kids’ Bike Swap, Seattle; www.bikeworks.org
May 9: Inland Empire Century, Richland, WA; tricitybicycleclub.org
May 9-10: Victoria Cycling Festival, Victoria, BC, Canada; road, track and recreational cycling races and events; www.victoriacyclingfestival.com
May 9-10: STOKR, Libby, MT; 2-day scenic tour of the Kootenal River benefits Habitat for Humanity; (406) 293-2441, www.libbymt.com/events/stokr.htm
May 10: Icebreaker Criterium, Eugene, OR; www.obra.org

May 10-16: Bike to Work Week, nationwide; www.bikemonth.com, www.bikeleague.org
May 16: Tour de Cure, Redmond, WA; Marymoor Park; (888) DIABETES, www.diabetes.org/tour
May 16: Reach the Beach, Portland, Grand Ronde, Salem and Amity, to Pacific City, OR; ride to benefit the American Lung Association of Oregon; (503) 459-4508, www.reachthebeach.org
May 16-Aug. 5: TransAm Bike Ride, Williamsburg, Virg. to Florence, OR; (800) 755-2453, adventurecycling.org
May 17: Urban Assault Ride, Seattle; (303) 408-0747, www.urbanassaultride.com
May 17: Two County Double Metric Century, Millersylvania State Park, WA; 20, 35, 50, 70, 85, 126 mi scenic rides;
(360) 480-7356, www.capitalbicycleclub.org
May 17: Yakima Canyon Bike Ride, Yakima, WA; (800) 248-9980, www.co.yakima.wa.us/biketour
May 20: Ride of Silence, Nationwide; aims to raise the awareness of motorists, police and city officials that cyclists have a legal right to the public roadways; www.rideofsilence.org
May 22-25: Columbia Gorge Explorer, Vancouver, WA; (503) 666-5796, www.pwtc.com
May 22-25: Okanagan Wine Bike Tour, Okanagan Falls, BC; 4-day fully supported tour of Kettle Trail and wineries including 3 nights, 7 meals and guides; Ryan Griffith (509) 625-6246, www.spokaneparks.org
May 23: Prosser Dash Race, Prosser, WA; 1 mile, 5K or 10K walk/run; or a 10, 20, or 50 mile bike ride; (800) 408-1517

May 23-25: Human Power Challenge, Portland; ohpv.org
May 23-25: Century Ride of the Centuries, Pendleton, OR; 3-day ride culminating in a night at Bar M Dude Ranch; www.pendletononwheels.org and www.cyclependleton.com
May 24: Southside Ride, Bend, OR; (541) 382-6248, info@hutchsbiciycles.com
May 25: Seven Hills of Kirkland Challenge, Kirkland, WA; 72 mi ride with 11 hills; 7- 9 a.m. start; www.7hillskirkland.com
May 30: Ride for Rachel, Puyallup, WA; (253) 841-8711 ext. 6024, www.rachelschallenge.com
May 30-31: Tour of the Swan River Valley, Missoula, MT; www.missoulabike.org
May 30- 31: We Will Because We Can Bike Ride, Vernonia, OR; (503) 318-5994, www.wewillbecausewecan.org

June

June TBA: No Frills Century, Bend, OR; 65 &100 mi rides; (541) 318-7388; www.freshairsports.com
Ongoing June-August: Sustainable Energy in Motion, throughout Oregon; bike rides of various daily distances to raise money for the Portland Peace and Justice Center; (971) 223-2268, www.commoncircle.com
June 3-7: Mount Hood Cycling Classic, Hood River, OR; 200 mi ride in 5 stages for teams or individuals; www.mthoodcyclingclassic.com
June 4: Cycle Seen Photography Exhibit, Portland; cycleseen.org
June 5-7: Summer Cycling Camp, Bend, OR; www.therapeuticassociates.com
June 6: Skagit Habitat for Humanity Bike or Hike, Burlington, WA; proceeds from event help build homes for needy Skagit County families, includes event T-shirt and hotdog lunch, (360) 428-9402; www.skagithabitat.com
June 6: Blast from the Past, Sedro Woolley, WA; www.blastfromthepastcentury.org

June 6: Pioneer Century, Canby, OR; 100 mile rides through the Willamette Valley; (503) 666-5796, www.pwtc.com

June 6: Wenatchee Sunrise Rotary Apple Century Bike Ride, Wenatchee, WA; 100-mi. ride beginning and ending Walla Walla Park; fully supported; (509) 888-0386, www.applebikeride.com
June 7: Peninsula Metric Century, Gig Harbor/Port Orchard, WA; challenging 50k route starting from either Gig Harbor Medical Center or Southworth Ferry Terminal; start times 7-11 a.m.; (253) 661-2664, www.twbc.org
June 7: Bike Gallery Wine and Wheels Tour, McMinnville, OR; 12 and 26 mi options with stops at two wineries; (503) 282-3455, (503) 641-2580, jefferys@bikegallery.com
June 7: Fort2Fort; Ride from historic Fort Worden State Park located in Port Townsend, WA for a supported tour along quiet roads through scenic Jefferson County to either Old Fort Townsend (17 miles roundtrip) or Fort Flagler (62 miles round trip for a metric century); (360) 344-4459, www.fortworden.org
June 7-8: Walla Walla Wine Bike Tour, Walla Walla, WA; 2-day fully supported tour including 1 night, 2 meals and guides; Ryan Griffith (509) 625-6246, www.spokaneparks.org
June 11-27: Pedalpalooza, Portland; festival of bicycles and those who ride them; meet other cyclists through dozens of events including a Donut Ride, Bicycle Swap Meet, Bike-In Movies and more; (503) 542-6900, www.shift2bikes.org
June 12-15: Cycle Messenger World Championships, Toronto, Ont.; bike messengers from around the world compete in various disciplines; traveltools@hotmail.com, cmwc.sydbma.org
June 13: Chafe 150, Sandpoint, ID; winds along lakes and river valley on quiet byways through Montana’s Cabinet Mountains Wilderness; challenging distance but relatively flat with no mountain passes to scale, all moneys raised going to early childhood education; also an 80-mile option; (208) 290-7148, www.chafe150.org
June 13: Strawberry Century, Lebanon, OR; (541) 967-3295, santiamspokes.org
June 13: Flying Wheels Summer Century, Redmond, WA; 25, 50, 70 and 100 mi scenic loops from Marymoor Park;
(888) 334-2453, www.cascade.org
June 13-14: Methow Valley Tour, Methow Valley, WA; (509) 996-3287, www.mvsta.com
June 15-23: Towards Carfree Cities, Portland; shift2bikes.org
June 19-21: Ride to Conquer Cancer, Vancouver, BC to Seattle; (888) 771-BIKE, va09.conquercancer.ca
June 19-21: Yakima Valley Wine Bike Tour, Yakima Valley, WA; 3-day fully supported tour including 2 nights, 7 meals and guides; Ryan Griffith (509) 625-6246, www.spokaneparks.org
June 20: Rock and Ride, George, WA; (509) 787-2140, www.quincyvalley.org
June 20: Wheels to Meals, Puyallup, WA; raises money for Food Connection; (253) 383-5048 x 102, wheelstomeals.org
June 20: Ride 4 a Reason, Winthrop, WA; 28-mile ride from Winthrop to Ross Lake; presented by the Native Planet Outdoor Club and benefits indigenous cultures worldwide; www.ride4areason.org
June 20: Ann Weatherhill Cycling Classic, Walla Walla, WA; metric and half-metric century ride over largely rural back roads in the beautiful Walla Walla Valley; (509) 337-8668, www.bikeleague.org, annweatherillcyclingclassic.blogspot.com
June 20: Ride the Gorge, Buck Creek, OR; CAMBA’s bike festival, includes goodie bag and food, shuttles, guided group rides and raffle drawings, (509) 493-4950, cambamtb@gmail.com or dvz12@hotmail.com, www.camba.info
June 20: Chelan Century Classic, Chelan, WA; challenging 100-mile ride and 45-mile winery ride; (509) 682-1500, www.centuryride.com
June 20: Cannonball, Seattle to Spokane, WA; 275 mi on I-90; (425) 739-8609, (206) 781-3903, www.redmondcyclingclub.org
June 20: Tour de Blast, Mount St. Helens, WA; 50, 100, 135k open-highway rides through the Mount St. Helens blast zone; 6:30 a.m.; www.tourdeblast.com
June 20: Mountain Lakes Challenge, Ashland, OR; 27, 58, 65, and 97 mi routes through the mountains near Ashland; 7:30 a.m.; (541) 482-4815, www.mountainlakeschallenge.com, www.siskiyouvelo.org
June 20-21: Livestrong Challenge, Seattle; 10, 40, 65 and 100 mi options and a 10k run and 5k run/walk; (888) 424.2553, www.livestrongchallenge.org
June 20-21: Cycle Washington Memorial Ride, Redmond, WA; in memory of Jill Wood Spanjer and other Washington riders killed or injured while cycling; Redmond to Wenatchee, (509) 662-3461 or (800) 258-2821, www.rsvp-wa.org
June 20-26: Cycle Montana; (800) 755-2453, adventurecycling.org
June 20-27: Sierra to the Sea, Northern CA; 420 mi cycle tour sponsored by the Almaden Cycle Touring Club of San Jose; sierratothesea.org
June 22-Aug. 8: Bike Ride Across America; 48-day trip from Seattle to Washington, D.C. to raise money for the American Lung Association; (206) 441-5100, www.cleanairadventures.org
June 27: Ride Around The Pioneers in One Day, Dillon, MT; (406)549-5987, ratpod.org
June 27: Tour of Pain, Spokane, WA; 200-mi single day ride Spokane to Coeur d’Alene, (509) 838-3707, www.roundandround.com
June 28: Tour de Pierce, Puyallup, WA; 12, 30, 50-mile rides; Pre-register by June 15th for a an individual fee of $12 or family of 4 for $35. Tee shirts are available for pre-purchase at $8 each. (253) 798-4177, www.co.pierce.wa.us/parks
June 28: Double Dawg Tandem Ride, Bend, OR; Ride from Bend to Smith Rock State Park, Open to singles and tandems, 65 mi; $5-8; (541) 382-6248, info@hutchsbiciycles.com June 28: Watermelon Rides, Salem, OR; 50, 100, 125, 200 mi routes through the central Willamette Valley;
www.salembicycleclub.org

July

July 3-5 : Northwest Tandem Rally, Victoria, BC; family-oriented annual event; www.nwtr.org
July 11: Oregon-Crater Lake, Oakridge, OR; Bike on side roads and Oregon coast bike routes; led by Bicycle Adventures; also available July 18 and 25, Aug. 1, 8 and 15, and Sept. 5 and 12; (800) 443-6060, www.bicycleadventures.com
July 11: The Night Ride, Portland; annual ride around town with fire dancers, glow necklaces and midnight doughnut feast; costumes are encouraged; fundraiser for the BTA; (503) 459-4508, www.thenightride.com

July 11-12: San Juan Island Bike Tour; Team Survivor Northwest sponsors this 3-day intermediate ride; (206) 732-8350, www.teamsurvivornw.org
July 11-12: Group Health Seattle to Portland (STP) Ride, 200-mi ride can be divided into two days; 8,000 riders; (206) 522-2403, www.cascade.org
July 11-17: Great Divide Montana Ride, bike tour; (800) 755-2453, adventurecycling.org
July 11-18: Cycle Washington, Redmond, WA; www.adventurecycling.org
July 15: Peninsula Crossing to Columbia Slough Ride, Portland; beginner-paced ride; (503) 823-5358, www.GettingAroundPortland.org
July 15-19: Redmond Rotary’s Bicycle Tour (Redspoke), Redmond to Spokane, WA; limit 100 riders; (206) 298-9288; info@redspoke.org
July 17-19: Cycle Oregon Weekend, Monmouth, OR; (800) CYCLEOR; www.cycleoregon.com
July 18: S2S, Seattle to Spokane, WA; (425) 739-8609, (206) 781-3903, www.redmondcyclingclub.org
July 18: Jackson’s Ride the Gorge, Hood River, OR; ride through the Columbia Gorge, benefiting the NW Sarcoma Foundation, (503) 810-3713, www.jacksonsridethegorge.org
July 18: Family Puppet Show Ride, Portland; family-paced ride with a puppet show as a reward; (503) 823-5358, www.GettingAroundPortland.org
July 18: Tour des Chutes, Bend, OR; (541) 382-8018, www.tourdeschutes.org
July 18-19: Oregon MS Bike Ride, Lane County, OR; raise money for the Multiple Sclerosis Society while touring Oregon’s wine country and woodlands. Routes ranging from 17 to 104 miles include occasional stops at vineyards, hearty meals, a beer garden and more; (503) 223-9511x238, www.msbikerideoregon.com
July 19: Bike Gallery Wine and Wheels Tour, McMinnville, OR; 12 and 26 mi options with stops at two wineries; (503) 282-3455, (503) 641-2580, jefferys@bikegallery.com
July 19-25: Tour BC, Penticton, BC, Canada; 7 day bike tour from Okanagan Valley; (877) 606-2453, www.tourbc.net
July 22: Gardens, Community and Otherwise Ride, Portland; beginner-paced ride; (503) 823-5358, www.GettingAroundPortland.org
July 22-26: Columbia River Cascade Cycling Classic, Bend, OR; event includes 6 stages over 5 days: a time trial, a criterium, a circuit race and 2 road races; (541) 388-0002, www.cascade-classic.org
July 25: Rotary Club RAP 150 Ride, Burlington, WA; (360) 770-4325, rotary.org, www.rap150.com
July 25: Cycling for a Cure, Silverdale, WA; arthritis benefit, (877) 9JOINTS, arthritis.org
July 25-26: ALS DoubleDay Ride, Mount Vernon/ Skagit Valley, WA; 85-mi 2-day ride to benefit ALS Association; 9 a.m.; (866) 786-7257, www.alsa-ec.org
July 26: Tour de Peaks, Snoqualmie Valley, WA; (425) 888-4440, tourdepeaks.com
July 26: Tour de Kitsap, Kitsap County, WA; www.westsoundcycling.com
July 26: Vancouver Courthouse Criterium, Vancouver, WA; seven fast-paced bicycle races on a safe, 1k, eight turn, figure eight for all ages and skill levels; starts at 2 p.m. with our famous Kiddy Criterium, feature races start at 6 p.m.; (360) 695-6905, JonKra@colmac.com, www.northriverracing.com
July 26: Loreen Miller Bike Ride, Spokane, WA; ride with Don Kardong; century, half century and family ride; (509) 456-0446, www.cancerpatientcare.org
July 26-31: Bicycle Washington, fully supported ride; benefits the Central Oregon Safe Kids program; (800) 413-8432, www.oregonbicycleride.org
July 26-31: Family Fun Idaho Bike Tour; (800) 755-2453, adventurecycling.org
July 29: Great Smith & Bybee Lakes - Kelly Point Park Adventure Ride, Portland; beginner-paced ride; (503) 823-5358, www.GettingAroundPortland.org
July 30: RAMROD, Enumclaw, WA; Ride Around Mount Rainier in One Day; (206) 781-3903; www.redmondcyclingclub.org
July 31-Aug. 2: Tour de Tillamook, Tillamook, OR; shanegould@comcast.net, www.pumpclub.org

August

Aug. 1: Blackberry Jamboree, Eugene; OR; www.eugenegears.org
Aug. 1: Eight Lakes Leg Aches, Spokane, WA; 30, 50 or 80-mile rides; (509) 343-5020, www.lcsnw.org
Aug. 1: Tour de Whatcom, Bellingham, WA; bike ride to help charities of Whatcom County, begins and ends in Bellingham’s Fairhaven district; (360) 739-9953, www.tourdewhatcom.com
Aug. 1-3: Courage Classic, Tacoma, WA; 3-day, 172-mile bike tour that benefits Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital and Trust Foundation; (253) 403-4374, www.courageclassic.com
Aug. 2: Hottest Day of the Year Ride, Portland; 15-mile urban ride starts and finishes at the Lucky Lab in NW Portland; includes water fight, ice cream sundaes and more; benefits the Community Cycling Center; (503) 459-4508, www.hottestdayride.com
Aug. 2: G.E.A.R.S Blackberry Bramble, Eugene, OR; ride through the farms and vineyards of Lorane Valley; 100 mi, 100 km, 43 mi and 20 mi rides; pie and ice cream at the finish; www.eugenegears.org
Aug. 2: Mount Shasta Summit Century, Mt. Shasta, CA; 30, 58, 100, 135-mile routes; www.shastasummitcentury.com
Aug 2: Climb for Cancer, Issaquah, WA; SE 54th St and Newport Way; Free individual time trial up Zoo Hill; (425) 246-6699, climb4cancer@yahoo.com, www.climb4cancer.net
Aug 2: Lakes Loop Ride, Bend, OR; (541) 382-6248, info@hutchsbiciycles.com
Aug. 2-8: Ride Around Washington (RAW), Oroville to Columbia Gorge, WA; mileages 70-105 miles/day; (206) 522-2403, www.cascade.org
Aug. 5: Stormwater Gardens and Swales Tour, Portland; beginner-paced ride; (503) 823-5358, www.GettingAroundPortland.org
Aug. 7: Portland Twilight Criterium, Portland; www. PortlandTwilight.com
Aug. 7-9: Get Your Guts in Gear, Seattle; www.ibdride.org
Aug. 7-16: Columbia River Classic, Spokane, WA; Ride through the Colville National Forest; trace the Columbia River into Canada; Led by Timberline Adventures; (800) 417-2453, www.timbertours.com

Aug. 8: Tour de Fat, Seattle; Join the Bike Parade, decorate your bike, don your wildest costume and experience the rideable bicycle art exhibit – all while raising money for local bike advocacy groups and sampling New Belgium’s diverse portfolio of beers; www.newbelgium.com/vibe_tourdefat.php
Aug. 8: Retro Ride, La Connor, WA; (360) 766-8720, kayakfit@fidalgo.net

Aug. 9: American Cancer Society’s Bike to Battle Cancer, Edgewater Park, Mt. Vernon, WA, 30 mile, 50 mile and 100 mile course, 8:00 a.m. start, (800) 729-5588, community.acsevents.org
Aug. 9: Providence Bridge Pedal, Portland; ride over Portland’s beautiful bridges; fundraiser for the BTA; 6:30 p.m.; (503) 281-9198, www.providence.org
Aug. 9: Oregon Covered Bridges Tour, Albany, OR; 40, 68, 85, 100 mi fully supported bike rides which pass over covered bridges; (541) 207-7925, www.coveredbridgetour.org
Aug. 9: TRYBR, Tenino, WA; 20, 35, 50, 70, 100 mi rides on low traffic roads; (360) 480-7356, www.capitalbicycleclub.org
Aug. 9-15: Ride Idaho; fully supported 410 mile route with rest day in Sun Valley; register by July 18; (208) 344-5501, www.rideidaho.org
Aug. 9-15: Oregon Bicycle Ride, Pendleton, OR; 7-day, fully supported 500 mi ride; benefits the Central Oregon Safe Kids program; (800) 413-8432, www.oregonbicycleride.org
Aug. 14-15: RSVP, Seattle to Vancouver, BC; 183-mi ride ends in Vancouver with festivities; (206) 522-2403, www.cascade.org
Aug 14-16: Recumbent Retreat, Fort Stevens State Park, OR; West Coast Recumbent event; breakfast rides; games, bike light parades; potluck; www.recumbentretreat.org

Aug 15: The Vine Ride, Newberg, OR; Bicycle tour of north Willamette valley wine country; fully supported; 35,65 and 100 mi; ride_coordinator@vineride.com; www.vineride.com
Aug. 15: Crater Lake Century, Klamath Falls, OR; Ride from Fort Klamath Museum to and around Crater Lake; call Bill Haskins (541) 884-1343, (800) 445-6728, www.craterlakecentury.com

Aug. 15: Tour de Fat, Portland; Join the Bike Parade, decorate your bike, don your wildest costume and experience the rideable bicycle art exhibit – all while raising money for local bike advocacy groups and sampling New Belgium’s diverse portfolio of beers; www.newbelgium.com/vibe_tourdefat.php
Aug 15-16: Leavenworth Ladies Ride, Leavenworth, WA; (509) 662-2066, www.velabellaride.com

Aug. 16: Ice Cream Classic Bike Ride, Bend, OR; 65 mi ride with free ice cream; (541) 318-7388; www.freshairsports.com

Aug. 16: Tour d’Organics, Sebastopol, CA; ride featuring rest stops at local organic farms; (866) 258-6179, www.tourdorganics.com
Aug. 16: Portland Century, Portland; goodsportpromotion.com, portlandcentury.com
Aug. 16: Bike for Pie, Bainbridge Island, WA; scenic ride around the island, sponsored by the Squeaky Wheels Bicycle Club; (206) 780-7869, www.squeakywheels.org
Aug 16: Yaquina Lighthouse Century, Newport, OR; Experience the beauty of the Oregon coast; 100 mi, 100k and 22 mi rides; (541) 867-7123, www.yaquinawheels.org
Aug. 16-18: Iron Horse Trail Bike Tour, South Cle Elum, WA; fully supported tour including 7 meals and guides; Ryan Griffith (509) 625-6246, www.spokaneparks.org
Aug. 22: Tour de Lentil, Pullman, WA; Ride through the rolling hills of the Palouse region in and around Pullman; 100 km; (509) 334-3565, www.lentilfest.com
Aug. 22: Howl at the Moon Night Ride, Kellogg, ID; (208) 783-1111, www.silvermt.com
Aug. 22-23: Cycling for a Cure, Tacoma, WA; arthritis benefit, intermediate level, (877) 9JOINTS, arthritis.org
Aug 22-23: MS Bike Tour, McCall, ID; 50-200 miles over 2 days; (208) 336-0555, sannette.clark@nmss.org, www.nationalmssociety.org
Aug. 22-23: RAPSody, Tacoma, WA; 175 mile recreational ride around Puget Sound; One or two day option (overnight in Shelton); (206) 577-6999, www.rapsodybikeride.com
Aug. 23: Summits of Bothell (SOB), Bothell, WA; Challenging and scenic 35 mi ride up and over the community’s seven hills; (425) 486-8152, www.ci.bothell.wa.us
Aug. 26: Architectural Oddities Tour, Portland; beginner-paced ride; (503) 823-5358, www.GettingAroundPortland.org
Aug. 29: Hike ‘n Bike For the Future, Beaverton, OR; 5 and 10k hike, 15 and 30k bike,Terpenning Recreation Complex; 7:30 a.m.; $10 donation to the Tualatin Hills Park Foundation; (503) 629-6300, www.thprd.org
Aug. 31: Hutch’s 100k, Bend, OR; metric century (62 mile) road ride beginning and ending at Tumalo State Park; 9 a.m.; (541) 382-6248, www.hutchsbicycles.com

September

Sept. Bike Commute Challenge, Portland; month-long program, the BTA’s biggest effort to get new riders on their bikes; earn prizes and bragging rights; (503) 226-0676, www.bikecommutechallenge.com
Sept. 2: John Cahill Memorial Bike Ride, Greenwater, WA; 40-mile bike ride to Crystal Mountain and back and 6-mile hike; (253) 756-8876, uptonlaw@hotmail.com
Sept. 5: Mine to Vine Bike Ride, Kellogg, ID; (208) 783-1549, www.silvermt.com
Sept. 5: Emerald City Lights Bike Ride, Auburn, WA, 18-mi, 30-mi, 60-mi bike rides, starts and ends at Auburn Game Park Farm, www.emeraldcitylightsbikeride.org
Sept. 6: JDRF Black Diamond Ride to Cure Diabetes, Black Diamond, WA; www.jdrfnwride.org
Sept. 8-15: Sierra Sampler California Bike Tour; (800) 755-2453, adventurecycling.org
Sept. 12-13: Bike MS Ride, Mount Vernon , WA; fully supported 2-day journey benefiting the National MS Society, WA Chapter; (206) 284-4254, www.BikeMSWashington.org

Sept. 12-13: Cycle San Juans, San Juan and Lopez Islands, WA; (360) 472-0908, www.islandathleticevents.com
Sept. 12-19: Cycle Oregon Week Ride, various locations in Oregon; bicycle tour through the state, 50-80 mi per day; (800) CYCLEOR; www.cycleoregon.com
Sept. 12-26: Big Ride Pacific Coast, Seattle to San Francisco; fully supported ride to raise money for the American Lung Association; (206) 441-5100, www.cleanairadventures.org
Sept.13: High Pass Challenge, Gifford Pinchot Wilderness Area, WA; www.cascade.org
Sept. 13: Sunnyside Century Bicycle Ride, Bend, OR; annual 100 mi bicycle ride around Mount Bachelor; 65 mi ride option; 8 a.m.; (541) 382-8018, www.sunnysidesports.com
Sept. 13: Tour de Lab, Portland; benefits Dove Lewis Animal Hospital; (503) 459-4508, goodsportpromotion.com, tourdelab.com
Sept. 17-20: Okanagan Wine Bike Tour, Okanagan Falls, BC; 4-day fully supported tour of Kettle Trail and wineries including 3 nights, 7 meals and guides; Ryan Griffith (509) 625-6246, www.spokaneparks.org

Sept. 19-21: Trek-Tri Island, San Juan Islands; 3-day bike ride around the San Juan Islands to raise money for the American Lung Association; (206) 441-5100, ext 19, www.cleanairadventures.org

Sept. 19: Tour de Vine, Wenatchee, WA; bike tour in the Wenatchee Valley, with stops at vineyards; 30 or 60 miles; 8 a.m.; (800) 572-7753, (509) 663-0425, www.tourdevine.com
Sept. 19: Ride the Rogue, Rogue River, OR: Palmerton Park; century, metric century & 30-mi options and a 5-mile family walk or ride along the Rogue River; www.ridetherogue.org
Sept. 19-20: Tour Des Lacs, Spokane, WA/Coeur d’Alene, ID; fully-supported 2-day cycling tour between Spokane & Coeur d’ Alene; multiple route options; www.roundandround.com
Sept. 19-20: Hood River Cyclocross, Hood River, OR; (206) 683-9011, www.obra.org
Sept. 19-20: Fly and Bike Festival, Chelan, WA; hang gliding competition and 10 mi bike ride; www.chelanflyers.com
Sept. 19-26: California Farm Fresh Tour, bike tour from San Francisco; (800) 755-2453, adventurecycling.org
Sept. 20: Chuckanut Century Bicycle Ride, Bellingham, WA; 25, 50, 62, 100 or 124 miles, (360) 734-8540, www.mtbakerbikeclub.org

Sept. 20: Cycle the Wave Ride, Issaquah, WA, www.cyclethewave.com
Sept. 20: Spawning Cycle, Seattle; follows the Copper River salmon spawning cycle around the city; four loop options; www.cascade.org
Sept. 26: Tour de Whidbey, Whidbey Island, WA; choose between a hilly and challenging century, 60 or 50 mi route, or a moderate 40, 25 or 10 mi ride; includes breakfast and chili-feed; (360) 321-7656, ext. 4020, tourwhidbey@whidbeygen.org; www.whidbeygen.org
Sept. 26: Gran Fondo, Walla Walla, WA; (509) 522-5783, Mardi.Hagerman@providence.org, www.smmc.com
Sept. 26: Dam 2 Dam Thumbs Up Tour, East Wenatchee, WA; 25, 50 and 100 mi rides along the Columbia River; (800) 294-4683, www.mikeutley.org
Sept. 26-27: Camping and Bike Festival, Republic, WA; Ryan Griffith (509) 625-6246, www.spokaneparks.org
Sept. 26-27: Kiwanis Wine Country Trek, Yakima, WA; 120 mi tour from Yakima to Prosser and back; (509) 966-4475, www.desertvalley.com/rides
Sept. 27: Hillsboro Tour de Parks, Hillsboro, OR; www.tourdeparks.com
Sept. 27: Peach of a Century, Salem, OR; 62 & 100 mi routes through the countryside; www.salembicycleclub.org
Sept. 27: Headwaters Century, Enumclaw, WA; 45, 65 and 100 mi routes benefiting Tacoma Wheelmen events and BAW; start time 7 a.m.-11 a.m.; (253) 226-3706, www.twbc.org
Sept. 27: Reach the Beach, Honolulu, HI; ride to benefit the American Lung Association of Oregon; (503) 459-4508, www.reachthebeach.org
Sept. 27: Olympic Bike Adventure, Port Angeles, WA; 50 miles, families welcome; (360) 417-4550, www.olympicbikeadventure.com

October

Oct. 2-4: Fall Bike Festival, Methow Valley, WA; (509) 996-3287, www.mvsta.com
Oct. 3: Ellensburg Manastash Metric Century/True Century Tour, Ellensburg, WA; challenging 104 km ride through some of Central Washington’s most scenic cycling country; (509) 962-4311, rsvp@elltel.net
Oct. 3-10: California Coast Classic, San Francisco to Los Angeles, CA; 8-day fully supported ride; benefit for the Arthritis Foundation; (800) 954-2873, www.californiacoastclassic.org
Oct. 4: LUNA Chix End of Season Party, Seattle; lunachixseattle.blogspot.com
Oct. 4: Kitsap Color Classic, Kitsap Peninsula, WA; 33, 43, 44, or 64 mi. bike loops; start at Edmonds ferry terminal or Kingston, www.cascade.org
Oct. 4-10: Road to Recovery Ride, San Francisco to Los Angeles; benefits wounded US veterans, (818) 888-7091, www.road2recovery.us.com
Oct. 9-11: Yakima Valley Wine Bike Tour, Yakima Valley, WA; 3-day fully supported tour including 2 nights, 7 meals and guides; Ryan Griffith (509) 625-6246, www.spokaneparks.org
Oct 10: Harvest Century, Hillsborol, OR; 7 a.m.; Three loops of 45 mi, 75 mi, and 100 mi; (503) 292-4964 x116; www.harvestcentury.org
Oct. 17: Bicycle Alliance of Washington Auction, Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion; (206) 224-9252, www.bicyclealliance.org
Oct. 17,24: Psycho Cross; (206) 683-9011, www.obra.org
Oct. 24: Southern Oregon TT Series (206) 683-9011, www.obra.org

December

Dec. 17: Light Up the Night, Bainbridge Island, WA; scenic ride around the island, sponsored by the Squeaky Wheels Bicycle Club; (206) 780-7869, www.squeakywheels.org