What's your bedtime? Well, come Saturday night, forget it. The Night Ride is a great opportunity to see the city at night - by bike! You'll get a broad vista of the city lights twinkling on the river as you ride along the bluffs of Willamette Blvd. But it's not really just a ride, The Night Ride is packed with fun ride features. You'll encounter fire dancers, live music and surprises at every turn.

Start practicing your electric slide, study John Travolta's moves and get ready for the groovy Disco Party Rest Stop. The disco balls will be spinning and the great music flowing as you step out onto a dance floor set in the middle of a parking lot in North Portland. There is also a movie rest stop showing a special screening of short movies from the Filmed by Bike film festival. On the bill are some of the festival's top cuts including a fast-paced chase movie set on the streets of London, a daredevil film of bike stunts, a time travel love story and an animated feature about NYC bike messengers. And yes, of course, there will be fresh popped-on-site bags of popcorn, so munch away.

All riders will get free Tirefly wheel lights, glow necklaces, snacks and candy on course (nighttime indulgences), water and support along the route and an all-you-can-eat doughnut finish line feast.

And it gets better. This ride is a benefit for the Bicycle Transportation Alliance, the folks who work hard to make cycling safe and accessible across Oregon. Sign up online before Friday or just show up at the event.

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The 23rd annual 2007 Health Net MS Bike Ride is one of the longest-running, premiere cycling events in Oregon! Join 1,000 other riders of all ages on an unforgettable journey through Oregon's beautiful wine country and woodlands. The organizers say, "Leave the hassle to us and have a great ride!" They've prepared many well-stocked rest stops, SAG wagons and medical support so you can spend your ride taking in the beautiful scenery and enjoying the company of those around you.

New this year: diverse routes so people of all ages can participate. There are two shorter family routes (6.8 and 8 miles), one each day that children as young as six can ride on their own bicycles. Bring your family and go for the weekend. Camping or dormitory housing is available on Pacific University's campus in Forest Grove. Relax in the Rider Village Saturday night and enjoy live music, camaraderie, wine tasting and a beer garden.

Proceeds from the ride benefit the Oregon Chapter of the National MS Society. As a special offer to ORbike, you can register for only $30, a $10 discount off the regular registration price! Use the link below and enter code orbike.

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The American Diabetes Association invites you to ride a spectacular course for the 12th annual Summit to Surf Bike Ride. Routes range from 10-100 miles. The finish line takes place in Hood River with plenty of activities for riders and their guests.

The American Diabetes Association's mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by the disease. By pedaling along with friends and family, you can support the ADA's good work.

The organizers area also looking for volunteers. So if you're off your bike right now or just not quite up for the ride, they've got plenty of opportunities for individuals and families to contribute some time. Organizer Kris Bockmier says, "This is a great way for friends and family who don't ride bikes to support your ride!"

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If you suddenly find yourself riding some of the nation's best beginner and advanced trails, you certainly don't want to have to worry about anything other than fast descents and hopping logs. That's why you're so lucky that Mt. Bike Oregon is on the scene. This three-day mtb get-away is basically a dream come true. You ride all day, they take care of the rest.

Your day starts out with hot breakfast and choosing which trail to ride. Shuttles and guides take you to the top and you plummet down, over and over again until you're worn out. Nights are spent leisurely eating fresh salmon and BBQ and chilling in the FREE BEER garden. Camping, clinics, mechanical support, demo bikes and the latest gear, three meals a day, entertainment nightly and hot showers are all included in the package.

Choose from either July or August and sign up today. You can see descriptions of the trails and daily schedules on the Mt. Bike Oregon website, as well as cool rider profiles, lists of who is coming and all the demo gear that will be out there. Gary Fischer says Oakridge has some of the nation's best trails - who are we to disagree?

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Hope on your bike, go for a little (15 mile) or big (40 mile) spin, eat some snacks along the way, then RUSH back to the Lucky Lab Brew Hall for a gigantic water gun fight. So huge, in fact that the organizers are going for the world record of the largest water gun fight ever recorded. Free quirt guns are provided and the entire street and parking lot will be transformed into the Water Zone. But don't worry, there's a No Squirt Area too for those of you who aren't up for a soaking.

The Hottest Day of the Year Ride is awesome for families and riders of all ages. Children being pulled are half price. At the finish line you get to make your own gigantic ice cream sundae. As the sister ride to the Worst Day of the Year Ride, this ride debuted last year with a phenomenal turn out. The Hottest Day of the Year Ride is a benefit for the Community Cycling Center, and what a fun way to spend a summer day.

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Celebrate Portland by riding the Portland Century. Choose your own local adventure: 25, 50 or 100 miles. The full century features rolling hills, some awesome climbing, incredible views of Mt. Hood, fern-lined wooded roads, jaunts through tree farms and the quietest rural roads as you journey out to Bull Run and back into Portland. All courses have abundant rest stops with tasty treats such as Hot Lips pizza, Pioneer Organics fruit, refreshing smoothies, burritos and enough and snacks to overflow your jersey pockets.

After a day of great riding, the ride winds up back at Portland State University for a gourmet finish line dinner under the cool canopy of towering trees. On the menu: fresh wild Coho salmon, asparagus, mixed salad greens, rice pilaf with hazelnuts, beer and plenty of dessert.

Save $5 when you register in store at River City Bicycles, REI Portland or any Bike Gallery and Hot Lips locations.

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HEALTH NET PORTLAND TWILIGHT CRITERIUM | August 24 - Portland
Professional bike racing hits the streets of Portland. Live music, beer garden and great for watching. Head to the North Park Blocks on a Friday night for hot racing action.

PEDAL THE PINOCHET | July 28 - Washington
Ride through the Cascade Mountains and enjoy spectacular views of Mount St. Helens and ancient northwest forests.

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