See the city at night - by bike! When you ride with the Nighttime Club, you see the city in a whole new light. The Night Ride is Portland's only nighttime adventure ride to experience dramatic cityscape views, flaming entertainers and glowing hula-hoopers. Blinking signs will guide you through this flat, well-marked course on a journey like no other. Sure, you like sleep, but rest up while you can because on July 12th there's no turning in early with all the excitement on this ride.

Bedtime, schmedtime. This ride is a benefit for the Bicycle Transportation Alliance so there is no reason to sleep through it.

Along the way you'll watch movies from Filmed by bike, a film festival that features bicycle-themed short movies. The organizers are creating a gigantic theater with an enormous screen in a secluded North Portland field. All of the movies are under eight minutes, so you can watch a few quickies then move on to the next rest stop. After that it's on to the Disco Party Rest Stop at the Candy Shack where you can trick or treat without supervision. Shove handfuls of candy in your face and then use that sugar buzz to boogie, hustle or electric slide across the dance floor; disco ball, fog machines, strobe lights and hula hoops included. But keep your electric slide in check because there's still more riding to do as you make your way to the finish line party for the live marimba band and an all-you-can-eat doughnut feast. Yummmmm!

There are prizes for the best costumes and free custom-made reflectors for all costumed riders, so come dressed to impress. This creative ride always features some outrageous get-ups. Think you can top them? ORbike wants you to try! Then send us your photos and we'll put them up on our blog.

Save big when you register before the ride and when you register at participating locations. You may register online before 7/11 and at the start line. See the website for details.

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You know things are really heating up with a ride starts to go for not just one but TWO world records. That's what they're doing this year on the Hottest Day of the Year Ride, a day of fun in the sun on two wheels. The organizers are back at it again with a gigantic finish line water fight as riders try to conquer the world record for the largest water fight ever recorded. This year they've also added a second world record challenge with a watermelon eating contest at one of the rest stops.

And the new stuff gets even better. This year there is an additional rest stop in North Portland with a slip n' slide, lemonade and other summertime treats. Riders who want an extra challenge can check out the new 40-mile route that loops up near gorgeous Kelley Point Park, Smith and Bybee Lakes and over Mt. Tabor.

This urban fun ride is a great way to spend a hot day in Portland, and it is a benefit for the Community Cycling Center. The course is 17 miles, relatively flat, very well marked and travels on low-traffic streets through North and Northeast Portland. The finish line features a build-your-own sundae bar with all the best toppings - chocolate sauce, strawberries, crushed cookies, nuts, whipped cream, caramel sauce, fruit loops, cherries, and so much more. Pile it high - then eat it fast before it melts. Get your swimsuit ready, you're going for the best summertime sunshine ride on record!

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Oakridge, Oregon is one of the world's best places for mt. biking. Surrounded on all sides by National Forest and with trails that are diligently maintained by the local mt. bike club, it is definitely the place to be if you like trail riding. But when you want to ride, you want to RIDE, not think about how you're going to get to the trailhead, what you're going to have for dinner, who's buying the beer and where to find the best trails. At Mt. Bike Oregon, they take care of all those details for you so you only have to think about riding, and riding some more.

Mt. Bike Oregon is a package weekend getaway that's perfect for riders of all skill levels. Most trails have spurs and options for experienced riders to take extra challenges, and there are plenty of beginner trails. The event also features daily clinics, guides on every ride, camping by the river and mechanical support. You'll get three meals a day, a free beer garden at night, shuttles to the trail heads, and the expert advice of the 50 guides who help host the event. Best of all, Mt. Bike Oregon is limited to 300 riders so you'll get an intimate epic riding experience like no other while hanging out with fellow mt. bike lovers from around the country.

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There's no denying it: this is the summer of riding bikes in Oregon and it seems that everyone is on a bike. Portland is the hub of this inspiring velo activity with the recently-awarded Platinum status that came from the League of American Bicyclists and the landmark street opening Sunday Parkways event. The Portland Century is your chance to celebrate Portland and it's fringes with three incredible routes (25, 50 and 100 miles) and unrivaled support.

You'll be eating well with fresh organic fruit on course, Hot Lips Pizza, strawberry shortcake, pasta salad, fried chicken, deli sandwiches and more - and that's just while you're riding the course. At the finish line party, you can relax under the shady canopy of trees at the Portland State University garden as the gorgeous sounds of a classical string quartet waft through the air. You'll dine on fresh wild-caught salmon, caught just days earlier and prepared exclusively for the Portland Century, grilled asparagus, rice pilaf, organic mixed greens salad with hazelnuts and a mouth-watering dessert of berry cobbler.

The Portland Century is not to be missed! The ride features over $70 in food, treats, coupons and take home goodies. There are well marked courses, maps, medical and mechanical support and loads of water throughout the day. So choose your Portland adventure, be it a the full century or a portion of that, and head out to celebrate Portland on your bike!

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The Oregon Chapter of the National MS Society is hosting their annual BikeMS ride in Sweet Home, Oregon. You'll be graced with a route through peaceful farmlands and rural communities in search of historic covered bridges.

There are several distance options including a 10 mile ride on Saturday that is sure to be entertaining for kids of all ages. The intense century ride will challenge even the best of the bunch. We hope you're geared up for the challenge and ready for the ride of your life. The sense of accomplishment that you;ll feel as you cross the finish line can only be matched by the difference you'll be making in the lives of people affected by MS.

Sign up to ride and the organizers promise to be there to support you every mile with tools to help you train and fundraise. You will pedal along some of the most beautiful scenery in the Mid-Willamette Valley while enjoying a fully supported, fun and truly inspirational two day event.

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ORbike member Megan Kent bought her first road bike last October, after she was informed by her doctor that swimming and cycling were the only safe sports for her because of injured knees. Just two months later went on a century ride from Sacramento to Stockton. "There was an unbelievable head wind. I didn't think I was in good enough shape for it but with the help of my friend Motrin, I did just fine."

Meghan, a 30 year old from Wilsonville, loves perusing the ORbike calendar to look for events. "There is always something to do under the events section - from Taco Truck Tuesday to Bike Polo - and it all looks like fun!" she says.

This year she, Meghan says, she's looking forward to STP and the many other great events she'll discover through ORbike. And one thing's for certain: She loves being an ORbike member.

What's your member story? Tell us why you joined ORbike. And if you're not already an ORbike member, join today! The next upcoming event to use your membership discount is the ever-fun Night Ride on July 12th.

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SEATTLE CENTURY | July 27 - Seattle
Seattle's premier century ride, brought to you by the organizers of the Portland Century. A gourmet, catered tour about Seattle and the gorgeous outlying areas.

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ALPENROSE VELODROME CHALLENGE | July 18-20 - Portland
Elite track cyclists will converge upon the outdoor track at the Alpenrose Dairy Velodrome for a three-day racing extravaganza. Exciting to watch or race.

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