Before heading out, call ahead to verify times, fees and events.
Always be prepared with appropriate equipment and food if necessary.

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: 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: Northwest Trail Alliance 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) 803-5794, shanegould@comcast.net, www.nw-trail.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, Seattle; Free and open to the public. Bring bike, and any parts, the Bikery will provide the tools and instruction, www.thebikery.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
Ongoing: Imagine Tours, Bicycle Tours to the Silk Road in China and Montana to Alberta; imaginetours.com

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
Ongoing: Bicycle Maintenance I: Fix a Flat, Sandpoint, Seattle; (206) 957-6623, www.cbcef.org
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
Ongoing: Road Bike Maintenance II: Brakes, Chains and Derailleurs, Sandpoint Way, Seattle; (206) 957-6623, www.cbcef.org
Ongoing: Women on Bikes Clinic, Portland; (503) 823-5358, www.GettingAroundPortland.org

January

Jan. 1: New Year’s Day Bike Ride, Portland; 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. 16: Stinky Spoke, Woodinville, WA; 16-mile mountain bike loop where riders pick up playing cards along the way. Best hands at the party at the end at Red Hook Brewery win prizes. This is statistically the worst weather day of the year - just for fun! (425) 985-9402, www.stinkyspoke.org
Jan. 28: 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

February

Feb. TBA: 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
Feb. 4: Cycle Oregon Kick-off Party, (800) CYCLEOR; www.cycleoregon.com

Feb. 13: Cherry Pie Road Race; Eugene, OR; www.obra.org

Feb. 14: 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. 20-21: Northwest Bike Show, Portland; www.nwbikeshow.com
Feb 21: 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. 21: 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. 27: Seattle Bike Swap, Seattle; bargains on new and used bike related goods; Hanger 30, Magnuson Park.; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; (206) 769-6575, pvelo@comcast.net, wsbaracing.com
Feb. 28: Portland Bike Swap, Portland; www.nw-trail.org/swapmeet
Feb. 28: Chilly Hilly, Bainbridge Island, WA; scenic ride around the island, chili feed before ride, sponsored by the Cascade Bicycle Club; www.cascade.org

March

March 2-4: 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 6: Millersylvania Express, Olympia, WA; 81 mile hilly ride sponsored by Redmond Cycling Club; gr8tandem@comcast.net, www.redmondcyclingclub.org

March 13-14: Seattle International Bicycle Expo, Seattle; celebration of cycling, with products, exhibits and cycling presentations (888) 334-BIKE, www.cascade.org
March 20: McClinchy Mile, Arlington, WA; various distance loop routes through Snohomish Co.; (360) 658-2462, www.bikesclub.org
March 20: Hood Canal 200K, Olympic Peninsula, WA; 200K ride along the Hood Canal; gr8tandem@comcast.net, www.redmondcyclingclub.org

March 21: Wet-n-Windy 50 Ride, Redmond, OR; (541) 382-6248, info@hutchsbiciycles.com
March 21: 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 28: 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; (206) 240-9437

April

April 5: Fat Guy Ride, Eugene, OR; collinscycleshop.wordpress.com

April 11: Icebreaker Criterium, Eugene, OR; www.obra.org

April 10-11: Pedal Nation Bicycle Show, Portland; www.pedalnationevents.com

April 12-15: 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 16: Flèche Northwest, Olympia, WA; sponsored by Seattle International Randonneurs; www.seattlerandonneur.org
April 16-18: Filmed By Bike, Portland; a festival of bike-themed film shorts; 7 p.m.; Clinton St. Theater; www.filmedbybike.org
April 17: Tulip Pedal, Skagit County, WA; 20, 40 and 60 mi rides through Skagit county’s tulip fields; 7 a.m. at LaConner Middle School; (360) 428-3230, www.skagitems.com
April 18: Cherry of a Ride, The Dalles, OR; www.cherryofaride.com
April 18: Pre-Season Century, Bend, OR; (541) 382-6248, info@hutchsbiciycles.com
April 18: 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 20: Bike to Work Breakfast, Seattle; www.cascade.org
April 22-26: Northwest Crank, Wenatchee, WA; hosted by the Seattle International Randonneurs; routes vary; www.seattlerandonneur.org
April 24: Dragon Slayer Bike Hike or Trike, Seattle, (503) 954-5740, www.nwsarcoma.org
April 24: Tour de Lopez, Lopez Island, WA; (877) 433-2789, www.lopezisland.com
April 25: Lilac Century Surprise, Spokane, WA; 15, 25, 50, 66 and 100 mi rides; 7 a.m.; (509) 467-2453, www.northdivision.com
April 25: Monster Cookie Metric Century, Salem, OR; 62 mi ride through the countryside north of Salem; www.salembicycleclub.org

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 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/bicyclesunday
May 1: Ride Around Clark County (RAAC), Vancouver, WA; 18, 34, 65 and 100 mi loops; www.vbc-usa.com
May 1: 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 2: Rhody Tour, Port Townsend, WA; 32, 45 and 62 mile routes through Jefferson County; (360) 385-7567, www.ptguide.com
May 2: Hillsboro Kids’ Pedal & Dash, Hillsboro, OR; www.hillsborobiking.org, www.ci.hillsboro.or.us/parksrec
May 2: 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, www.maydaymetric.net

May 4, 11, 18, 25: Hutch’s TT Series, Eugene, OR; (541) 345-7521, hutchsbicycleseugene.wordpress.com

May 4-Aug. 4: TransAm Bike Ride, Williamsburg, Virg. to Florence, OR; (800) 755-2453, adventurecycling.org

May 8: Skagit Spring Classic, Burlington, WA; 25, 45, 62 and 100 mi routes; (360) 757-1200, www.skagitbicycleclub.org
May 8: Seattle Kids’ Bike Swap, Seattle; www.bikeworks.org
May 8: Inland Empire Century, Richland, WA; tricitybicycleclub.org

May 8-9: 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 15: 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: Urban Assault Ride, Seattle; (303) 408-0747, www.urbanassaultride.com

May 16-22: Bike to Work Week, nationwide; www.bikemonth.com, www.bikeleague.org
May 19: 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: Dragonslayer Bike, Hike and Trike Event, Portland, OR; Oaks Park; 9 a.m.; www.nwsarcoma.org
May 22: Tour de Cure, Redmond, WA; Marymoor Park; (888) DIABETES, www.diabetes.org/tour
May 22-23: Tour of the Swan River Valley, Missoula, MT; www.missoulabike.org
May 23: Yakima Canyon Bike Ride, Yakima, WA; (800) 248-9980, http://www.crimestoppersyakco.org/index.php?ID=46
May 23: Urban Assault Ride, Portland; (303) 408-0747, www.urbanassaultride.com
May 23: Echelon Gran Fondo, Napa Valley, CA; echelongranfondo.org
May 28-30: Victoria Cycling Series, Victoria, BC, Canada; road, track and recreational cycling races and events; www.victoria-cycling.com
May 28-31: 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 28-31: Columbia Gorge Explorer, Vancouver, WA; self- supported bike tour covers 55-65 miles/day; loughridge3098@comcast.net, (503) 516-3034, www.pwtc.com
May 28-31: 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 29: Prosser Dash Race, Prosser, WA; 1 mile, 5K or 10K walk/run; or a 10, 20, or 50 mile bike ride; (800) 408-1517, www.makethedashcount.com
May 29: Ride for Rachel, Puyallup, WA; call Esperonza Hanson at (253) 841-8711, www.rachelschallenge.com
May 29: Prosser Dash Race, Prosser, WA; 1 mile, 5K or 10K walk/run; or a 10, 20, or 50 mile bike ride; (800) 408-1517, www.makethedashcount.com May 29-30: We Will Because We Can Bike Ride, Vernonia, OR; (503) 318-5994, www.wewillbecausewecan.org
May 29-31: Human Power Challenge, Portland; ohpv.org
May 30: Southside Ride, Bend, OR; (541) 382-6248, info@hutchsbiciycles.com
May 31: Seven Hills of Kirkland Challenge, Kirkland, WA; 72 mi ride with 11 hills; 7- 9 a.m. start; www.7hillskirkland.com

June

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: Cycle Seen Photography Exhibit, Portland; cycleseen.org
June 3-6: Mount Hood Cycling Classic, Hood River, OR; 200 mi ride in 5 stages for teams or individuals; www.mthoodcyclingclassic.com
June 4-6: Summer Cycling Camp, Bend, OR; (541) 388-7738, www.therapeuticassociates.com
June 5: Alice Awards and Auction, Portland; businesses, organizations and individuals who have promoted Portland livability through bicycle use are honored; (503) 226-0676, www.bta4bikes.org/alice/

June 5: Swan Century, Sedro Woolley, WA; swancentury.org
June 5: Life Cycle; Bremerton, WA; 3, 10, 35, and 70 miles; Children Bicycle Rodeo, www.westsoundredcross.org
June 5: Pioneer Century, Canby, OR; 100 mile rides through the Willamette Valley; (503) 666-5796, www.pwtc.com

June 5: 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 6: Fort2Fort Bike Ride, Port Townsend, WA; The Friends of Fort Worden invite you to take a ride with a lot of history! Join us for the forth annual Fort2Fort bicycle ride from historic Fort Worden State Park located in beautiful Port Townsend, Washington for a supported tour along quiet roads through scenic Jeffereson County to either Old Fort Townsend (a Fun Ride of 17 miles roundtrip or a more challenging 42 mile loop) or Fort Flagler (62 miles round trip for a metric century!) 8:00am; Prereg. by May 29, $35; day of event $40. www.fort2fortride.org
June 6: 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 6: 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 6: Wheels to Meals, Puyallup, WA; raises money for Food Connection; (253) 383-5048 x 102, wheelstomeals.org

June 6-7: 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 10-26: 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: 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 12: Strawberry Century, Lebanon, OR; (541) 451-2945, santiamspokes.org
June 12: Flying Wheels Summer Century, Redmond, WA; 25, 50, 70 and 100 mi scenic loops from Marymoor Park; (888) 334-2453, www.cascade.org
June 12-14: California - Marin Weekend Getaway Tour, Novato; CA; www.imaginetours.com

June 13: 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 14-22: Towards Carfree Cities, Portland; shift2bikes.org
June 19: Rock and Ride, George, WA; (509) 787-2140, www.quincyvalley.org

June 19: 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 19: 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 19: 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 19: Tour de Fronds, Glendale, OR; tourdefronds.com
June 19: 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 19-20: Ride to Conquer Cancer, Vancouver, BC to Seattle; (888) 771-BIKE, .conquercancer.ca
June 19-20: 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 19-20: 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 19-26: Cycle Montana; (800) 755-2453, adventurecycling.org
June 19-26: Sierra to the Sea, Northern CA; 420 mi cycle tour sponsored by the Almaden Cycle Touring Club of San Jose; sierratothesea.org
June 20: Cannonball, Seattle to Spokane, WA; 275 mi on I-90; (425) 739-8609, (206) 781-3903, www.redmondcyclingclub.org
June 20: Loreen Miller Bike Ride, Spokane, WA; ride with Don Kardong; century, half century and family ride; (509) 456-0446, www.cancerpatientcare.org
June 20-June 28: Northwestern Tour, Astoria, OR to Boise, ID; (888) 797-7057, abbike.com
June 20-Aug. 9: Across America North, Astoria, OR to Portsmouth, NH; (888) 797-7057, abbike.com

June 21-Aug. 7: Big 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 23-27: Sun Valley Rhythm & Ride, Sun Valley, ID; www.svrhythmandride.com

June 24-27: Summer Cycling Camp, Bend, OR; www.therapeuticassociates.com/events/2010-cycling-camp

June 25-27: 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 26: Key Bank Boys & Girls Club Cycle Challenge, Salem, OR.; 9:00 a.m., $50, 40 mi and 75 mi., Ride beautiful scenery in Oregon through lush vineyards, Oregon Gardens, across the Willamette River and on the Wheatland Ferry; (503) 581-7383, www.bgc-salem.org/cycle

June 26: Ride Around The Pioneers in One Day, Dillon, MT; (406)549-5987, ratpod.org
June 26: Tour of Pain, Spokane, WA; 200-mi single day ride Spokane to Coeur d’Alene, (509) 838-3707, www.roundandround.com
June 26: Boys And Girls Club Cycle Challenge, Salem, OR; (503) 581-7383, www.bgc-salem.org
June 26: Chelan Century Challenge and Cycle de Vine, Chelan, WA; challenging 100-mile ride and 40-mile winery ride; (509) 682-1500, www.centuryride.com
June 27: Tour de Pierce, Puyallup, WA; 12, 30, 50-mile rides; (253) 841-8515, www.co.pierce.wa.us/parks
June 27: Two County Double Metric Century, Millersylvania State Park, WA; 20, 35, 50, 70, 85, 126 mi scenic rides;
(360) 480-7356, www.capitalbicycleclub.org
June 27-July 4: Prairie City Invitational, Prairie City, OR; prairiecityoregon.com

July

Aug. 1: Ride the Hurricane, Port Angeles, WA; Recreational ride limited to 250 riders. Olympic National Park will close this main access road except for cyclists from 5AM-Noon. The 18 mile uphill ride will culminate at the Hurricane Ridge parking lot where certificates will be awarded to all finishers and photos taken which will be e-mailed. We will use pilot cars to lead cyclists down the ridge road in groups of 15-20. The park insists on a controlled descent. Cost to participate is $25 and will include a quality long sleeve performance shirt, water bottle and refreshments.; (360) 452-2363 x13; www.portangeles.org

July 2-5 : Northwest Tandem Rally, Victoria, BC; family-oriented annual event; www.nwtr.org
July 10: Oregon-Crater Lake, Oakridge, OR; Bike on side roads and Oregon coast bike routes; led by Bicycle Adventures; also available July 17, 24 and 31, Aug. 7 and 14, and Sept. 11; (800) 443-6060, www.bicycleadventures.com
July 10: 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 10: Blue Cruise Coeur d’Alene, Coeur d’Alene, ID; www.bluecruiseidaho.com/Coeur-dAlene
July 10-11: Cornucopia Days of Kent; Kent, WA; 25 or 60 mile route; race event for children 5 years and under before the parade; www.kcdays.com

July 10-17: Cycle Washington, Redmond, WA; www.adventurecycling.org
July 11-17: Great Divide Montana Ride, bike tour; (800) 755-2453, adventurecycling.org
July 11-17: Tour BC, Penticton, BC, Canada; 7 day bike tour from Okanagan Valley; (877) 606-2453, www.tourbc.net
July 11-31: Big Ride Washington, Seattle; fully supported ride to raise money for the American Lung Association; (206) 441-5100, www.cleanairadventures.org
July 14: Peninsula Crossing to Columbia Slough Ride, Portland; beginner-paced ride; (503) 823-5358, www.GettingAroundPortland.org
July 14-18: Redmond Rotary’s Bicycle Tour (Redspoke), Redmond to Spokane, WA; limit 100 riders; (206) 298-9288; redspoke.org
July 16-18: Cycle Oregon Weekend, Monmouth, OR; (800) CYCLEOR; www.cycleoregon.com
July 17: S2S, Seattle to Spokane, WA; (425) 739-8609, (206) 781-3903, www.redmondcyclingclub.org

July 17: Family Puppet Show Ride, Portland; family-paced ride with a puppet show as a reward; (503) 823-5358, www.GettingAroundPortland.org
July 17: Tour des Chutes, Bend, OR; (541) 382-8018, www.tourdeschutes.org
July 17-18: 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 18: 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 21: Gardens, Community and Otherwise Ride, Portland; beginner-paced ride; (503) 823-5358, www.GettingAroundPortland.org
July 21-25: 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 24: Rotary Club RAP 150 Ride, Burlington, WA; (360) 770-4325, www.burlington-rotary.org
July 24: Ride Through Paradise, Klamath County, OR; www.klamathfallscasa.org/events/cycling

July 24-25: 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 24-25: Victoria Cycling Series, Victoria, BC, Canada; road, track and recreational cycling races and events; www.victoria-cycling.com
July 24-30: Bicycle Idaho, fully supported ride; benefits the Central Oregon Safe Kids program; (800) 413-8432, www.oregonbicycleride.org
July 25: Tour de Kitsap, Kitsap County, WA; scott@heatingwithquality.com, www.westsoundcycling.com
July 25: 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 25-30: Family Fun Idaho Bike Tour; (800) 755-2453, adventurecycling.org
July 28: Great Smith & Bybee Lakes - Kelly Point Park Adventure Ride, Portland; beginner-paced ride; (503) 823-5358, www.GettingAroundPortland.org
July 29: RAMROD, Enumclaw, WA; Ride Around Mount Rainier in One Day; (206) 781-3903; www.redmondcyclingclub.org
July 31-Aug. 1: 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 31-Aug. 2: Tour de Tillamook, Tillamook, OR; shanegould@comcast.net, www.nw-trail.org

July 31: Seattle Century; Seattle; Fully supported catered tour of Seattle. 50-mile and 100-mile options; Ride scenic areas on quiet rural roads, along well-marked routes and through the gorgeous fringes of the city. (503) 459-4508; www.SeattleCentury.com
July 31: 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
July 31: Blackberry Jamboree Family Rides, Eugene, OR; www.eugenegears.org

July 31-Aug. 7: Ride Around Washington (RAW), Oroville to Columbia Gorge, WA; mileages 70-105 miles/day; (206) 522-2403, www.cascade.org

August

Aug. 1: 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. 1: Eight Lakes Leg Aches, Spokane, WA; (509) 343-5020, www.lcsnw.org

Aug. 1: Mount Shasta Summit Century, Mt. Shasta, CA; 30, 58, 100, 135-mile routes; www.shastasummitcentury.com

Aug 1: Lakes Loop Ride, Bend, OR; (541) 382-6248, info@hutchsbiciycles.com
Aug. 4: Stormwater Gardens and Swales Tour, Portland; beginner-paced ride; (503) 823-5358, www.GettingAroundPortland.org
Aug. 6: Portland Twilight Criterium, Portland; www. PortlandTwilight.com
Aug. 6-8: Get Your Guts in Gear, Seattle; www.ibdride.org
Aug 7: Bike 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. 7: Jackson’s Ride the Gorge, Hood River, OR; ride through the Columbia Gorge, benefiting the NW Sarcoma Foundation, www.jacksonsridethegorge.org

Aug. 7: 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. 7: American Cancer Society’s Bike to Battle Cancer, Bellingham, WA, 30 mile, 50 mile and 100 mile course, 8:00 a.m. start, (800) 729-5588, community.acsevents.org
Aug. 7-9: 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. 7-14: 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. 7-14: California Coast Redwoods Tour, Eureka, CA; www.imaginetours.com

Aug. 8: Providence Bridge Pedal, Portland; ride over Portland’s beautiful bridges; www.providence.org/bridgepedal

Aug. 8: Sound To Mountains BikeFest, Seattle to North Bend, WA; www.theleveebreaking.com/sound_to_mountains.php
Aug. 8: 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. 8: TRYBR, Tenino, WA; 20, 35, 50, 70, 100 mi rides on low traffic roads; (360) 480-7356, www.capitalbicycleclub.org
Aug. 8-14: Ride Idaho; fully supported 410 mile route with rest day in Sun Valley; register by July 18; (208) 344-5501, www.rideidaho.org

Aug. 13-14: RSVP, Seattle to Vancouver, BC; 183-mi ride ends in Vancouver with festivities; (206) 522-2403, www.cascade.org

Aug 14: 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. 14: 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 14-15: Leavenworth Ladies Ride, Leavenworth, WA; (509) 662-2066, www.velabellaride.com

Aug 14-15: Capitol Forest Classic, Olympia, WA; friendsofcapitolforest.org
Aug. 15: Tour de Peaks, Snoqualmie Valley, WA ;Routes of 6, 20, 30, 70 miles. (425) 888-6362, tourdepeaks.com

Aug. 15: Ice Cream Classic Bike Ride, Bend, OR; 65 mi ride with free ice cream; (541) 318-7388; www.freshairsports.com
Aug. 15: Tour d’Organics, Sebastopol, CA; ride featuring rest stops at local organic farms; (866) 258-6179, tourdorganics.organicathlete.org
Aug. 15: 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 15: Yaquina Lighthouse Century, Newport, OR; Experience the beauty of the Oregon coast; 100 mi, 100k and 22 mi rides; (541) 265-2397, www.yaquinawheels.org
Aug. 15-17: 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 20-22: Recumbent Retreat, Fort Stevens State Park, OR; West Coast Recumbent event; breakfast rides; games, bike light parades; potluck; www.recumbentretreat.org
Aug. 20-29: 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. 21: 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. 21: 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. 21: Howl at the Moon Night Ride, Kellogg, ID; (208) 783-1111, www.silvermt.com

Aug 21-22: MS Bike Tour, McCall, ID; 50-200 miles over 2 days; (208) 336-0555, sannette.clark@nmss.org, www.nationalmssociety.org
Aug. 22: 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. 22: Portland Century, Portland; portlandcentury.com

Aug. 25: Architectural Oddities Tour, Portland; beginner-paced ride; (503) 823-5358, www.GettingAroundPortland.org
Aug. 28: Retro Ride, La Connor, WA; (360) 766-8720, kayakfit@fidalgo.net
Aug. 28: 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. 28-29: RAPSody, Tacoma, WA; 165 mi recreational ride to Vashon Island, Olympia, Port Orchard and back; (206) 577-6999, www.rapsodybikeride.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. 1: 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. 3-13: Cycle Messenger World Championships, Panajachel, Guatemala; bike messengers from around the world compete in various disciplines; traveltools@hotmail.com, cmwc.sydbma.org
Sept. 4: Mine to Vine Bike Ride, Kellogg, ID; (208) 783-1549, www.silvermt.com
Sept. 4-Sept. 27: Ride the West, Portland, OR to Newport Beach, CA; (888) 797-7057, abbike.com
Sept. 5: JDRF Black Diamond Ride to Cure Diabetes, Black Diamond, WA; www.jdrfnwride.org
Sept. 5: 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

Sept. 11: Cycle Umpqua Vineyard Tour, Roseburg, OR; cycleumpqua.com
Sept. 11: Tour de Lab, Portland; benefits Dove Lewis Animal Hospital; (503) 459-4508, goodsportpromotion.com, tourdelab.com
Sept. 11: Emerald City Lights Bike Ride and Walk, Auburn, WA, 18-mi, 30-mi, 60-mi bike rides, starts and ends at Auburn Game Park Farm, www.emeraldcitylightsbikeride.org
Sept. 11-12: Bike MS Ride, La Conner, WA; fully supported 2-day journey benefiting the National MS Society, WA Chapter; (206) 284-4254, www.bikeMSwashington.org
Sept. 11-12: Cycle San Juans, San Juan and Lopez Islands, WA; (360) 472-0908, www.islandathleticevents.com
Sept. 11-13: 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, www.cleanairadventures.org
Sept. 11-18: Cycle the Black Hills Loop, South Dakota; adventurecycling.org
Sept. 11-18: 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: High Pass Challenge, Gifford Pinchot Wilderness Area, WA; www.cascade.org

Sept. 12: SpokeFest, Spokane, WA; Course Options include 1, 9, 21 and 47 miles; Festival after with food and music; (509) 456-7200; www.spokefest.org
Sept. 12: 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. 12-17: People’s Coast Classic, Astoria, OR; six-day charity ride along the Oregon coast benefiting the Arthritis Foundation; (206) 547-2707, www.thepeoplescoastclassic.org

Sept. 16-19: 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. 18: 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. 18-19: 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. 18-19: Hood River Cyclocross, Hood River, OR; (206) 683-9011, www.obra.org
Sept. 18-19: Fly and Bike Festival, Chelan, WA; hang gliding competition and 10 mi bike ride; www.chelanflyers.com

Sept. 19: Chuckanut Century Bicycle Ride, Bellingham, WA; 25, 50, 62, 100 or 124 miles, www.mtbakerbikeclub.org
Sept. 19: Cycle The Wave, Issaquah, WA; 6:30, 7:30, 8:30A.M.; 25 mi., 40 mi. and 62 mi course. All women’s bike ride, take your time and enjoy the scenery. well stocked rest stops, bike mechanic support and surprises along the way!; (425) 891-3523; www.cyclethewave.com
Sept. 19: Spawning Cycle, Seattle; follows the Copper River salmon spawning cycle around the city; four loop options; www.cascade.org
Sept. 21-25: WaCaId Ride, Newport, WA; wacanid.org
Sept. 25: 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. 25: Gran Fondo, Walla Walla, WA; (509) 522-5783, Mardi.Hagerman@providence.org, www.smmc.com
Sept. 25: Olympic Bike Adventure, Port Angeles, WA; families welcome; (360) 417-4550, www.olympicbikeadventure.com
Sept. 25-26: Camping and Bike Festival, Republic, WA; Ryan Griffith (509) 625-6246, www.spokaneparks.org
Sept. 25-Oct. 2: California Coast Classic, San Francisco to Los Angeles, CA; fully supported ride; benefit for the Arthritis Foundation; (800) 954-2873, www.californiacoastclassic.org
Sept. 26: Hillsboro Tour de Parks, Hillsboro, OR; www.tourdeparks.com
Sept. 26: Echelon Gran Fondo, Portland; echelongranfondo.org
Sept. 26: Peach of a Century, Salem, OR; 62 & 100 mi routes through the countryside; www.salembicycleclub.org
Sept. 26: 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. 26: Reach the Beach, Honolulu, HI; ride to benefit the American Lung Association of Oregon; (503) 459-4508, www.reachthebeach.org
Sept. 26: Kitsap Color Classic, Kitsap Peninsula, WA; 33, 43, 44, or 64 mi. bike loops; start at Edmonds ferry terminal or Kingston, www.cascade.org

Sept. 26- Oct. 2: California Farm Fresh Tour, bike tour from San Francisco; (800) 755-2453, adventurecycling.org
Sept. 30-Oct. 3: Outerbike, Moab, UT; consumer demo event for both road and mountain bikes; www.outerbike.com

October

Oct. 1-3: Fall Bike Festival, Methow Valley, WA; (509) 996-3287, www.mvsta.com
Oct. 2: 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@fairpoint.net, www.drier-ride.org

Oct. 3-9: Road to Recovery Ride, San Francisco to Los Angeles; benefits wounded US veterans, (818) 888-7091, www.ride2recovery.com
Oct. 8-10: 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 9: Harvest Century, Hillsboro, OR; 7 a.m.; 4 loops of 3 mi, 45 mi, 75 mi, and 100 mi; (503) 292-4964 x124; www.harvestcentury.org

Oct. 9-10: Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show, Portland, OR; Sandbox Studio in Portland; OregonHandmadeBicycleShow.com
Oct. 12-28: China & Vietnam Bicycle Tour, Hong Kong to Hanoi; www.imaginetours.com
Oct. 16: Psycho Cross; (206) 683-9011, www.obra.org
Oct. 23: Bicycle Alliance of Washington Auction, Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion; (206) 224-9252, www.bicyclealliance.org

December

Dec. 16: 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