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PORTLAND BICYCLE SUMMIT | June 17 - Portland |
 Bicycling Magazine calls Portland the number one bicycling city in all of North America. The League of American Bicyclists
rates Portland "Gold" along with four other U.S. cities. The next level is platinum and no large city has yet gotten there. Commissioner Sam Adams and the bicycling community want to go "Platinum" and they want your help.
On Saturday, June 17 from 8:30 to 1:30 pm, you are invited to join neighborhood and bicycling advocates at the Portland Bike Summit at PSU's Smith Hall. It's an opportunity to learn how Portland got to be the best in the U.S. and find out
about all the exciting and fun ways you can get involved to make Portland a world-class bicycling city. From the local "I Share the Road" campaign to presentations on international bikeways and everything in between, the summit is full
of interesting and interactive workshops. Registration is free and lunch is included.
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PEDALPALOOZA | June 15-24 - Portland/Vancouver |
 Summer's here and if that's not enough motivation to get you out on your bike, how about 170 mostly-free events packed into
17 days? The Shift Pedalpalooza bike festival started with less than 50 events over the course of four weeks back in 2000 - then called BikeSummer - and has grown into a tremendous grassroots effort that draws participants from all around
Oregon and SW Washington.
The 17 days feature races, educational clinics, exploration tours, breakfasts on the bridges every week and so much more - all hosted by local cyclists. You'll just have to check out the listings to see for yourself. You can pick up the
impressive six-page calendar in this week's Portland Mercury.
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PACIFIC CREST TRIATHLON | June 23-25 - Sunriver |
 Each year during the last weekend in June multi-sport athletes from across the country converge on Central Oregon to take
part in the Pacific Crest Triathlon (PCT). 2006 marks the 10th anniversary for this event, which has come a long way since it's inception. As the jewel of long course triathlons here in the Northwest, the PCT has become a destination race
for athletes across the nation.
Triathletes say PCT is by far one if the most scenic course they have raced. Coupled with the finish in an exquisite five star destination resort, it is the perfect family vacation weekend. The event is expected to sell out, so the
organizers recommend you register as soon as possible. There is only enough room for 1,000 bikes in the triathlon and endurance duathlon.
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THE NIGHT RIDE | July 8 - Portland |
 Take a moon-lit urban bike tour through Portland on The Night Ride starting at 8:00 pm from the train station. The mostly
flat, 15-mile street ride takes you past hootin' and hollerin' night life and fire jugglers, through a disco party rest stop and along spectacular cityscape views to an all-you-can-eat midnight doughnut finish line feast. The ride is a
benefit for the Bicycle Transportation Alliance.
A new surprise and mystery awaits you at every turn on The Night Ride. The well-marked course will guide you through the city on a riding adventure like no other. You're in the nighttime club, and recommended attire includes costumes and
pajamas. There will be prizes for the best getup, so come dressed to impress. All 2,000 riders will receive free glow-necklaces to ward off vampires. This ride is perfect for new riders or longtime road warriors. Fire jugglers, bagpipes
and drums - oh my! Daytime rides are for chumps, it's time for The Night Ride. |
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LIVESTRONG® CHALLENGE | July 30 - Portland |
 The 2006 LIVESTRONG® Challenge is coming back to Portland on July 30. This is a great opportunity to get on your bike and
raise awareness for the cancer survivorship movement. The Challenge includes the LIVESTRONG Ride (which raised $1.3 million in Portland last year) featuring 10, 40, 70 and 100 mile options, as well as a 10K run and a 5K run/walk. Proceeds
support the Lance Armstrong Foundation's mission to inspire and empower people affected by cancer.
Registered riders gain access to great support, including fundraising tools and advice, a personal coach and admission to the Nike 10//2 training program. The training program provides you 10 weeks of training, twice a week prior to the
event. The LIVESTRONG Challenge is packed with activities, including an expo on Friday and Saturday, the Challenge events on Sunday and a post-event party afterwards. The LIVESTRONG Challenge is presented by Nike. For more information,
click the link below or call 888-4-CHALLENGE (888-424-2553).
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MS 150 BIKE TOUR | August 5, 6 - Oregon |
 MS 150 is proud to welcome cyclist George Hincapie to the tour again this year. Referred to as Lance Armstrong's
‘lieutenant', Hincapie is a Tour de France stage winner, the only rider to have raced with Lance Armstrong on Team Discovery Channel in all seven Tour de France victories and the only American to finish in the top three at Paris-Roubaix.
George Hincapie's participation made possible by InFocus.
The MS 150 Bike Tour invites you to ‘Ride with George' on an unforgettable, two-day journey through Oregon's wine country and woodlands. Cruise along scenic figure-eight courses based in Forest Grove ranging from 41 to 178 miles that
include generous amenities, stunning landscapes, stops at spectacular vineyards, and spirited festivities.
As a special offer to ORbike newsletter members, save $15 and register now for only $25 (enter code orbike). |
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