Welcome to the Nighttime Club. You've seen all sorts of daytime bike rides and events, but you've never seen anything like this. Portland is joining the ranks of all other cycling cities with it's very own downtown-starting Night Ride. The ride begins across from the train station and quickly scoots riders over the river on a magical nighttime journey.

The start line features free mini tune-ups by The Bike Gallery, glow necklaces (to ward off vampires, of course), TriMet to demystify the use of a bus bike rack and an extravagant costume contest. Prizes include 2 free passes to: Mt. Bike Oregon ($360 value), The Portland Century ($100 value) and Hottest Day of the Year Ride ($50 value). The Last Regiment Syncopated Drummers will kick things off with their signature deep-in-the-gut rhythms to get you moving. Along the way, you'll be treated to fire jugglers, musicians and entertainment surprises in the most unlikely secret places. Get ready to 'do the hustle' at the DISCO REST STOP. Show off your best electric slide before heading back downtown for the all-you-can-eat finish line doughnut feast. Amnesia Brewing and several other establishments in the area will be offering special pricing to The Night Ride participants who don't want the fun to stop when the ride ends.

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A soaking, cycling, sundae, Sunday

It's hot, humid and sunny - the perfect day for a ride! 1,500 of you braved the Worst Day of the Year Ride, now prove you've got what it takes for the hottest. The route is a mostly flat 15 miles and starts and ends at the brand new Lucky Lab Brew Hall in Northwest. A misted finish line will cool you off before you head over to make your own ice cream sundae or join in on what is being touted as the "largest water fight in the West" - squirt guns provided.

Save $5 when you register in store at any of the following locations: Lucky Lab, River City Bicycles, REI, Bike Gallery and the Community Cycling Center. This ride is a benefit for the Community Cycling Center.

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The Tour de France comes to Oregon! Join George Hincapie at the MS 150 Bike Tour. Hincapie leads Team Discovery Channel at the Tour de France this month and then comes to Oregon. "I'm excited to be riding for a great cause," said Hincapie. Meet America's most decorated active cyclist, get autographs and photos and hear Hincapie speak in the Health Net Rider Village on Saturday evening. 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, save $15 and register now for only $25 (enter code orbike).

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Cannondale and River City Bicycles are teaming up to provide a women-specific element to Mt. Bike Oregon. Tanya, a professional mt. biker from Cannondale, and several RCB sponsored femme fatales, will be on site with a demo truck full of women-specific hardtail and full suspension mountain bikes as well as the new carbon road bikes. They will be offering riding and maintenance clinics to give women a leg up on the trails. Whether you're already a strong rider who wants to improve, or you're new and learning, you'll surely gain some awesome skills from the expertise of Tanya and her team.

Mt. Bike Oregon is attracting riders from across the country. Registration
is filling rapidly. To make sure that everyone has that epic experience,
space is limited and will sell out - so do not delay. Sign up today and we
will buy your beer at the event!

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Portland has been named the Best Bicycling City many times over by Bicycling Magazine and other sources, and now the city is proving it with a namesake century ride. Unlike most centuries, you don't have to load up the roof racks and head out of the house at 5 am, this ride starts and ends in Central Portland - at PSU. The Portland Century is all about Portland: local foods at the finish line dinner, great sites along the way, a free Oregon Honey Beer six pack for all riders and a free pound of Portland Roasting coffee.

Start training now for the Portland Century. You can choose from 40, 60 or full century options. This event makes a for a great Cycle Oregon training ride, or perfect all by itself.

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