Reach the Beach is the major fundraiser for the American Lung Association of Oregon. Every pedal stroke helps promote clean Oregon air and healthy Oregon lungs. You'll meander along quiet, gorgeous rural roads in search of a spectacular beach party in Pacific City. Register before April 11th and you'll pay only $25 for the entry fee.

Riders have a $50 fundraising goal to meet, and the Lung Association makes it easy to reach that goal. They have also added in some pretty sweet fundraising prizes for motivated fundraisers. Top fundraisers will get a pass to the sold-out Cycle Oregon 20th Anniversary Ride in September. Riders can also qualify for a Trek 3700 , a top-of-the-line Showers Pass touring rain jacket or a Novarra pannier from REI. Not sure where to start? Attend the Fundraising 101 Workshop on April 16th at REI Portland from 7-8pm. They'll break it down for you and offer tips and techniques to get you started. All attendees will be entered into a drawing for a Yakima rooftop bike rack.

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Not only can they tear it up on the streets, they make movies too. In fact, over 50 international movies were submitted to Filmed by Bike, a festival of bike-themed movie shorts. The organizers report that there were plenty of intriguing films under eight minutes (the limit), but only the top 19 were chosen for the final program.

Filmed by Bike only happens in Portland, and only comes to the theater once a year. The movies show all weekend long at 7 and 9 pm for 21+ and there's an all ages screening on Saturday at 5pm. The Opening Night Throwdown is Friday night, but the decidedly raucous atmosphere is not for the faint at heart. If you prefer a more toned-down setting, check out the movies on Saturday and Sunday. And if you drool at the thought of owning your own Electra Amsterdam, the super hot Euro bike, you can enter the raffle online (and you don't need to be present to win).

Friday night will sell out and there are no advance ticket sales, so try to nab a guaranteed seat for you and a friend by entering this drawing just for ORbike readers.

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This summer, you can take an extraordinary journey through organic farms and eco-intentional communities of Oregon. Tune up your bike, pack your bags and join fellow riders from all over the world for an incredible excursion across this beautiful state, utilizing the most sustainable method of transportation available: your bike.

On the Sustainable Energy in Motion Bicycle Tour, you will visit organic farms and intentional communities, along the way meeting incredible people committed to redefining our world. The tour presents an opportunity to observe local economics projects and grassroots democracy struggles in the communities you visit, while and applying the philosophies of permaculture, green building, small-scale economics, sustainable energy and intentional living.

Hands-on service projects along the way will give you a chance to meet leaders of the sustainable environment movement and learn how your organic food is grown. They also give you a chance to not just ride through the land, but to give back. You will learn about natural history and environmental ethics as you camp in some of Oregon's most incredibly gorgeous places. You will live with the land and camp under the stars.

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Summertime means Monday night racing at Portland International Raceway (PIR). The Monday night series attracts hundreds cyclists to race on a traffic-free racecourse that's fun for riders of all skill levels. Building upon a successful track record as one of the most popular weeknight bicycle race series in the nation, The Lakeside Bicycles Monday Night Masters and Women race series kicks off its 11th year at PIR on Monday, May 7. Experienced racers from local racing teams are on hand each night to provide guidance and answer questions.

"It is a luxury to have such an excellent quality course that's completely closed to car traffic and so close to town for riders to enjoy racing in Portland's long summer evenings," says Jim Anderson, series organizer. Avoid traffic and reduce pollution by getting to PIR by bike, carpool or MAX. If you mention your alternative commute at registration you'll receive $1 off your entry and $1 will be donated to the Bicycle Transportation Alliance.

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You can fit a lot into April 22nd - get in a little riding, celebrate Earth Day, enjoy delicious foods, support a youth bike racing organization, and taste local wine. Urban Wineworks has organized an Earth Day celebration bicycle ride as a benefit for Bicycles and Ideas for Kids Empowerment (b.i.k.e.). The route will loop through diverse Portland neighborhoods for 18 miles, with a yummy Wild Oats rest stop along the way.

But the real highlight is the finish line at Urban Wineworks. Bishop Creek Cellars believes that you shouldn't have to travel all the way to Yamhill County to taste their wines, so they brought the wine to Portland and set up Urban Wineworks, conveniently located within easy biking distance of a b.i.k.e. ride. Riders will close off their day of riding with fresh local food, live music by Trashcan Joe, wine tasting of course and a silent auction.

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The 21st Annual Peak Sports Mudslinger race kicks off the Oregon XC Classic series. The course is challenging at all levels and well marked, allowing you to concentrate on riding your best. Grind your way up with your friends and leave them standing still as you attack the single track. The tricky decent they were famous for in 2001 and 2002 is back on course for this year.

Warm food and bread await you after you finish. Awards go three deep and the organizers are touting a HUGE raffle for this year. Get your cross country season started off right with a mudslinging bang.

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