Howling at the moon, lighted signs to guide you, a parking lot disco rest stop, an outdoor bike-in movie (featuring movies from Filmed by Bike) and an all-you-can-eat finish line doughnut feast are just a few of the many reasons you and 2,000 riders will be riding through the Portland city streets at night on The Night Ride, a benefit for the Bicycle Transportation Alliance.

This nightlife tour of Portland is the best way to see the city at night - by bike. A surprise and mystery awaits you at every turn. We don't want to give away all the secretes, but we can say that you'll pass fire jugglers, glowing hula hoopers, bag pipers and other entertainers as you snake your way around the city on roads and spooky paths on this really cool north Portland route. The ride, a signature Portland quirky tradition, is one you and your friends definitely do not want to miss. Mark your calendars and mark summer with The Night Ride - you're staying up late.

There is a costume contest for the best dressed, so come wearing your nighttime finest. Check out the website to see the outrageous costumes people wore last year, and start putting together your best showy outfit. All riders will get glow-in-the-dark tattoos and glow necklaces to ward off vampires and other creepy creatures along the way. Get spooked and sign up early for The Night Ride.

You can get a free pass to The Night Ride when you volunteer for Reach the Bridge, an 8k running event on June 29th. Course marshals are needed to help secure a safe course for the participants who are running to beat the Burnside Bridge - to cross the bridge before it goes up at 9am SHARP! Contact Lauren@GoodSportPromotion.com to sign up.

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The wackiest, tallest and most crazy bikes are coming out for Cirque du Cycling, a bicycle street fair taking place on north Mississippi Avenue this Saturday. This huge event is organized by Laughing Planet because they love bikes almost as much as they love burritos. It's all evening affair jam-packed with activities.

Starting at 4:00, there is a free family ride for kids of all ages and their adult friends. A parade of freak bikes, unicycles, tall bikes, choppers and the Last Regiment of Syncopated Drummers will strut their stuff down Mississippi Avenue starting at 5pm. The amateur race starts at 6:30 and the pro race is at 7:30. On the side lines, there is plenty of activity such as free juggling lessons in celebration of World Juggling Day, bike art, custom-made bike apparel from Shaun Deller bike hats and others, the Caldera Arts Hello Portland project and much more.

And when all that walking around tires you out, you can grab a seat in the beer garden, kick back and watch as the racers zoom by. This first-time event is sure to become a summer opener every year. Make sure you're there.

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The 13th annual American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure, Summit to Surf Bike Ride is a spectacular chance to see Mt. Hood by bike. Mt. Hood is a giant mountain, but you don't have to tackle it all yourself. You can choose a route from 10 to 100 miles - options suited for all riding abilities. The finish line features lunch from Burgerville and massage from the Oregon School of Massage.

The gorgeous routes feature breathtaking mountain passes, Timberline Lodge and quiet vistas with views of Mt. Hood and the Cascade Range. Rest stops are fully stocked, there is a continental breakfast, professional mechanical support, trained first aid staff and SAG wagon support along the route.

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 and help raise money to find a cure for diabetes, while enjoying some of the most scenic views in the Northwest.

Register on line by June 19th and receive a $20 discount when you use the promo code "last chance".

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Over the past eight years, the Pacific Crest weekend of multisport events has been known as the jewel of athletic events in the Northwest, and has become a destination race for athletes from across the nation. Additionally, this is the first Olympic distance triathlon to ever take place in Central Oregon.

With an anticipated 4,000 athletes, family and friends, the festivities will begin on Friday, June 27th and end on Sunday, June 29th. Included will be a health and fitness expo, live entertainment, food booths, beer garden, athlete dinners and much more. There is only enough room for 1,000 bikes in the triathlon and duathlon and this event is expected to sell out, so register early.

The competitive events include a Half Iron Triathlon, Endurance Duathlon, Marathon, Half Marathon, Olympic Distance Triathlon & Duathlon, Kids' Splash Pedal-n-Dash, 10K & 5K Run/Walks, and Kid's 1-mile & 1/2-mile Dash. Bring your family and enjoy this beautiful destination resort with activities including horseback riding, fishing, white water rafting, two golf courses, 26 tennis courts, 30+ miles of bike paths, swimming, wildlife and more.

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The warm weather has finally come back and it's time to start thinking about the Hottest Day of the Year Ride, a fun-in-the-sun day that's all about riding your bike and eating tons of ice cream. The ride has expanded to include a slip n' slide rest stop, a new 40-mile route, a watermelon eating contest and more fun than ever.

The ride starts and finishes at the Lucky Lab in NW Portland. The finale party is an all-you-can-eat, as-tall-as-you-can-pile-it, make-your-own sundae bar. You'll be welcomed over the misted finish line to a huge table of nuts, chocolate sauce, crushed cookies, whipped cream, cherries, sprinkles, strawberry sauce and tons of ice cream yumminess.

The 15 mile route is perfect for families and groups of friends, so rally the troops, grab the sunscreen and go for a ride on the hottest day of the year!

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PORTLAND CENTURY | AUGUST 24 - Portland
Portland's premier century ride with a gourmet finish line feast and unrivaled support.
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MT. BIKE OREGON | July 18-20 or August 15-17 - Oakridge
The discounted early registration rate has been extended for this epic weekend mt. bike getaway in gorgeous Oakridge. Shuttles, meals, guides, free beer garden, clinics, entertainment and camping are all included.

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