2012
Cascade Gran Fondo – Aug. 3-5, 2012 Returning for its second year, the ride is hosted by RadioShack’s Chris Horner around his hometown of Bend, Oregon. The ride is a fund-raiser for LiveStrong, World Bicycle Relief and Mount Bachelor Ski Education Foundation.
Bike Oregon Wine Country (Northern Route) — August 5 & 19, 2012 Eola Hills hosts wine country rides every Sunday in August. Northern route is 45 or 52 miles, tours of seven wineries, plus a salmon barbecue and wine tasting at the finish. Begins/ends at Eola Hills Winery, Rickreal, Oregon.
Tour des Trees — Aug. 5-12, 2012 The 40th anniversary bike tour comes to Oregon for 585 miles of bicycling. Starts in Banks and finishes in Portland; overnights in Seaside, Grand Ronde, Wilsonville, Government Camp, and The Dalles. Plant trees and visit tree research locations. Fund-raiser for Tree Fund. Registration opens Jan. 3, 2012.
Bike MS Oregon Willamette Valley — Aug. 4-5, 2012 Three bike route options of 30 to 100 miles on Saturday and two options of 30 or 50 miles on Sunday. Explore Willamette Valley farms and vineyards, and take a side trip to Silver Falls. Benefits the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Blackberry bRamble Century — August Cyclists can choose between a full century or metric century bike ride. The route leaves Eugene, climbing slowly out of the Willamette Valley and into the Lorane Valley. Cyclists, depending on their option, can follow the Siuslaw River, Wolf and Poodle creeks. Blackberry pie at the finish. Sponsored by Greater Eugene Area Riders (GEARs).
Alpine Century — August 11, 2012 The 100-miler goes through Lobster Valley and the half-century loop takes in the Alsea Scenic Byway. Pre-register until Aug. 1. Fund-raiser for the Alpine Community Center. See also ORBike.com
Covered Bridge Bicycle Tour — August 12, 2012 Sponsored by Mid-Valley Bicycle Club; up to five covered bridges. Three options of 68 to 101 miles. Begins in Albany. 2008 marks the 30th year anniversary.
Providence Bridge Pedal– August A 35-mile bike ride around Portland, featuring bicycling over all 10 bridges. Twenty thousand participated in the 2005 event that benefited the Providence Cancer Center and the Bicycle Transportation Alliance.
Bike Oregon Wine Country (Southern Route) — August 12 & 26, 2012 – Eola Hills hosts wine country rides every Sunday in August. Southern route is 45 or 70 miles, tours of two wineries, ferry ride across the Willamette River plus a salmon barbecue and wine tasting at the finish. Begins/ends at Eola Hills Winery, Rickreal, Oregon.
Recumbent Retreat — August 17-19, 2012 Three days of riding from Fort Stevens (Oregon) State Park; camping and potluck meals
Crater Lake Century — August 18, 2012 A few good climbs greets cyclists on this ride from the Fort Klamath Museum. Follows the Wood River Valley, climbs to Crater Lake, for a trip around the lake then back to Wood River Valley. Fund-raiser for the museum.
Yaquina Lighthouse Century –August 18, 2012 Three bicycle tours — 25, 63 and 100 miles — leaving from Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area Visitors Center; sponsored by Yaquina Wheels
Portland Century– August 19, 2012 Choice of 25, 50 or 100-mile bicycle rides around Portland. Check the website for maps and other details. Presented by Hands on Portland.
Bike to Beer Fest — Aug. 25, 2012 Claims to be the world’s only bike-in beer fest, with live music all day and food, games and special beer releases featured. At Hopworks Urban Brewery in Portland.
Lancette Memorial Ride — Aug. 25, 2012 Ride in celebration of Teresa Beiser’s life. Options include family ride, 25-mile and 62-mile rides. Loop begins at Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center, Tualatin, Oregon. Benefit ride for Clackamas Women’s Services.
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