ORbike.com has a new little sister, ORrun.com. ORrun offers all the same incredible news and insider information - with a running focus. ORrun's e-newsletter summary (just like this one) comes out once a month and the online calendar is full of all Oregon-wide running events. Register online for events or just peruse the calendar to see what's out there.

We'll send you the introductory newsletter so you may get a glimpse of this sister project, but don't worry - you bike purists can unsubscribe with the click of a button. If you like your cycling served neat then that's what we'll give you, no questions asked. The newsletter will feature events such as the following one.

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Close the street, close the bridge, close the river...Burnside is mine!

On Sunday, June 25th runners get to stream down from the World Forestry Center, through Forest Park and stampede along a closed-off Burnside Street - racing toward the Burnside Bridge. Start as late as you want, but at 9:00 the bridge goes up and only the runners who time it just right will make it to the party side. Beat the Burnside is an 8 kilometer run or walk that's perfect for all ages.

Portland's most scenic 8k run and walk travels through stunning Washington Park. For three miles the course winds through this jewel of Portland's parks. After that it is straight down the West Burnside to the bridge with a total elevation drop of 650' along the course. Unlike most runs and walks, the personally-chosen start times means there will not be a crowd at the starting line. The crowds - those of you who accurately plan your start time - are at the finish line. The party is on the far side of the bridge - don't be late. Shout it with us: Burnside is mine!

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If all that daytime riding leaves you wondering what the city looks like at night, maybe it's time you signed up for The Night Ride. Come along on Portland's only nighttime ride for spectacular cityscape views and a chance to cruise past hootin' and hollerin' night life - your very own cheering section. The ride will take you past hot fire jugglers, through a disco party rest stop (where you can be a wallflower or join the action) and drop you right back where you started for a midnight doughnut feast. The Night Ride is a benefit for the Bicycle Transportation Alliance.

The festivities get started right across from the train station at 8:00 pm. There will be prizes for the best pajama clad and costumed riders, so don't be shy. TriMet will be on hand to demystify using a bust bike rack and answer all your transit questions. The Last Regiment Syncopated Drummers will send riders off with their signature resounding beat and all 2,000 riders will receive free glow-necklaces to ward off vampires along the way. Daytime rides are for chumps, it's time for The Night Ride.

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The Barlow Trail Century is famous for breathtaking scenery on a great route. The 40 and 100 mile adventures begin on a unique rails-to-trails bike path providing a great warm-up. Rural country roads lead to an exhilarating descent down to Dodge Park and the Sandy River. Relax in the cool morning air at the Roslyn Lake Park rest stop featuring delicious gourmet bakery goods and fresh summer fruits, along with free expert mechanical support, will be available at every rest stop. This is just the beginning.

Laughing Planet will serve up a scrumptious organic burritos and fruit smoothies at the finish line party. There will also be live music by Six Finger Band, massages(for a fee) and plenty of playground activities for the kids. The Barlow Trail Century is a fundraising event for Bicycles and Ideas for Kids Empowerment. B.I.K.E. is a Portland based an organization that teaches bicycling, tutoring, year-round mentoring, and leadership training to inner-city youth.

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The Elkhorn Classic is a three day, four event, timed stage race held in beautiful eastern Oregon. Affectionately knows as "The 'Horn", it is a fully supported stage race that takes in over 175 miles of epic road racing, a very cool individual 10 mile time trial and an evening downtown criterium. A tough regional peloton will challenge every field and all riders get to ride the same courses.

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