Recommended PNW bike events
04-22-23, 09:49 PM
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Excellent. Lots of good suggestions and advice. My first organized ride of the year, one that I have never done before, is the McClinchy Mile. Planning on doing the 100k route as it is early in the season and I am still getting my legs under me. Definitely looking forward to the ride though.
I do need some rides for July. I have a tone in June and August, but not as so many in July.
I do need some rides for July. I have a tone in June and August, but not as so many in July.
RondePDX
Rides in April, May, June, July, and August.
And if you miss one, get a group of friends together and follow the lion markings on the road.
Most are pretty short. Say 50 miles or so. But they do hit a couple of hills, which make up for the lack of distance.
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05-14-23, 09:14 PM
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For those of you who participated in the Skagit Spring Classic on the weekend, what a great ride. Awesome weather. Well supported. Nice riders. And a great spaghetti feast after. Looking forward to the ride next year.
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06-08-23, 11:26 AM
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Tour De Fronds: besides being a great PUN on Tour de France, this is a full day well supported bike ride/rally deep in the Coast Ranges/Siskiyous of Southern Oregon. Follows the south fork of the Coquille river, prime fishing and hunting area with lots of scenery. Some modest climbing on short routes; steep climbs on the full day rides up to Agness Pass and the saddles over toward Glendale (which used to be part of the ride years ago but is no longer.
06-12-23, 08:44 AM
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The Ronde PDX has you covered. Mentioned above somewhere.
RondePDX
Rides in April, May, June, July, and August.
And if you miss one, get a group of friends together and follow the lion markings on the road.
Most are pretty short. Say 50 miles or so. But they do hit a couple of hills, which make up for the lack of distance.
RondePDX
Rides in April, May, June, July, and August.
And if you miss one, get a group of friends together and follow the lion markings on the road.
Most are pretty short. Say 50 miles or so. But they do hit a couple of hills, which make up for the lack of distance.
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06-12-23, 08:48 AM
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Tour De Fronds: besides being a great PUN on Tour de France, this is a full day well supported bike ride/rally deep in the Coast Ranges/Siskiyous of Southern Oregon. Follows the south fork of the Coquille river, prime fishing and hunting area with lots of scenery. Some modest climbing on short routes; steep climbs on the full day rides up to Agness Pass and the saddles over toward Glendale (which used to be part of the ride years ago but is no longer.
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Tonight in Portland.
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06-12-23, 09:58 AM
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https://www.rondepdx.com/
It opens for me. It is a bunch of RideWithGPS links. For 2023:
Oops, I found the problem. You must change "HTTPS" to "HTTP" in the address bar.
BikeForums automatically makes the change to HTTPS and it breaks some links.
The ride is "free", so no actual sign-in. In the past they tried to obfuscate whether it was an organized ride.
In the past, I found previous years rides on Strava, which were close, but not perfect. Unfortunately Strava has been locking their navigation routines for paid only.
It opens for me. It is a bunch of RideWithGPS links. For 2023:
Oops, I found the problem. You must change "HTTPS" to "HTTP" in the address bar.
BikeForums automatically makes the change to HTTPS and it breaks some links.
The ride is "free", so no actual sign-in. In the past they tried to obfuscate whether it was an organized ride.
In the past, I found previous years rides on Strava, which were close, but not perfect. Unfortunately Strava has been locking their navigation routines for paid only.
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06-12-23, 04:54 PM
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I will be at Tour de Blast this weekend. If any of you are there and see a black BH G7 bike, come up and say hi.
07-30-23, 08:06 AM
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Sadly, this is the last year that there will be a Cycle Oregon "classic" ride. If you can swing it, I'd suggest doing it. As someone else mentioned, it isn't cheap at $1450 for new registrants. And that doesn't include tent and porter service, nor your transportation costs to get to the ride. I've never done the ride as I could never afford it. This year I could've afforded it, but was planning a backpacking trip in Yosemite, which, as it turns out, I may not be doing due to some foot issues that have popped up. I was figuring that Cycle Oregon has been around for 30 years, so I can just save up for next year. Kinda bummed about that, but it is what it is.
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12-05-23, 04:20 PM
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Concur. Many STPs for me, but age has caught up to my ability to get in the necessary miles. Maybe one day again on a tandem.
Gone now is RAPSody (Ride Around Puget Sound.) That was a 2 day-er and way better run than STP. Good food, and a more challenging route.
I understand Flying Wheels no longer does the loop up Stillwater. Bunch bubbas back there apparently objected to our use of "their road" and salted it with tacks. FW is fun, and a nice varied route you can do by yourself about anytime.
Gone now is RAPSody (Ride Around Puget Sound.) That was a 2 day-er and way better run than STP. Good food, and a more challenging route.
I understand Flying Wheels no longer does the loop up Stillwater. Bunch bubbas back there apparently objected to our use of "their road" and salted it with tacks. FW is fun, and a nice varied route you can do by yourself about anytime.
07-26-24, 10:50 AM
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Resurrecting an old thread.
Just did the Tour de Whatcom century last weekend it was wonderful in portions and not pleasant in others. There were long stretches of quiet roads rolling past scenic farmlands. There were also stretches of busy roads with no shoulders and annoyed drivers. It was in general a pretty ride and the people were great. Everyone was very nice. We would probably choose something else next year. My wife does not enjoy riding on busy roads with no shoulders.
In three weeks we ride the Tour de Whidbey and that is my favorite ride of the year. I know the hills scare off many people, but the roads and the scenery are just fabulous. I personally love the hills. They are steep and tough no doubt, but the roads are so quiet you can work up them at whatever pace works for you. I think only two climbs on the century route get to 15%. I highly encourage anyone looking for an incredibly beautiful ride on quite roads with generally good shoulders to make the trip to Whidbey.
Just did the Tour de Whatcom century last weekend it was wonderful in portions and not pleasant in others. There were long stretches of quiet roads rolling past scenic farmlands. There were also stretches of busy roads with no shoulders and annoyed drivers. It was in general a pretty ride and the people were great. Everyone was very nice. We would probably choose something else next year. My wife does not enjoy riding on busy roads with no shoulders.
In three weeks we ride the Tour de Whidbey and that is my favorite ride of the year. I know the hills scare off many people, but the roads and the scenery are just fabulous. I personally love the hills. They are steep and tough no doubt, but the roads are so quiet you can work up them at whatever pace works for you. I think only two climbs on the century route get to 15%. I highly encourage anyone looking for an incredibly beautiful ride on quite roads with generally good shoulders to make the trip to Whidbey.
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