Mount Shasta Summit Century
0We just got word that registration for the Mount Shasta Summit Super Century has opened. The date for this year’s event is Sunday, August 5, 2012. The event bills itself as “The Hardest, Prettiest Century Ride in the West.” I’ve done a ton of riding …
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Crater Lake Century Ride
Southern Oregon is one of my favorite places for cycling. It’s been more than a decade (yikes) since I’ve ridden in the Crater Lake area and I’ve got my eye on the Crater Lake Century Ride this year. The exact date for the 2012 edition …
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Ride Like A King
I’ve known Porter Childs, head honcho of Good Sport Promotion, for a number of years. He’s a smart guy so it’s no surprise that he’s come up with an excellent deal for cyclists. It’s a VIP membership for his collection of cycling events in 2012. …
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Bike the Lights Recap & Photos
There are a few things I really LOVE about this time of year. (And, no, the annual Black Friday 1/2 price Sock Sale at Fred Meyer isn’t one of them). Every year, a group of my cycling friends gathers in NE Portland. We ride out …
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Bike the Lights Night at Winter Wonderland
It’s time to adorn your bicycle with lights and head out to Winter Wonderland at P.I.R. Join your fellow two-wheeling friends for the 3rd Annual Bike Gallery Bike the Lights Night on Monday, December 5th! More than 800 bicyclists pedaled around the raceway in 2010! …
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de Ronde van Oeste Portlandia
Brad Ross and Hugh Givens created a wildly popular bike ride by going out of their way to make it the most difficult ride in the Portland area. If pain is your pleasure then de Ronde van Oeste Portlandia is the bike ride for you. …
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Rock Creek Ramble Bike Ride
Rock Creek Ramble has long been one of my favorite bike rides for getting in a solid 45 miles with ample climbing. You’re never more than 12 miles from the starting point but it doesn’t ever feel like a city ride. Bring your climbing legs …
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Challenging Bike Rides
I’ve ridden and raced many challenging bike rides over the years. Here’s a list of some of my favorites. If you have some challenging cycling events that are near and dear to your heart, I’d love to hear from you. Most of these are located …
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Worst Day of the Year Ride
Maybe it’s due to the name, but for some reason, the weather for Worst Day of the Year Ride in Portland hasn’t been all that bad lately. Yes, we had rain in 2010, but it wasn’t the worst day of the year by any stretch …
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Terrible Two Double Century
The Terrible Two Double Century in Santa Rosa, California holds a special place in my heart. I’ve only ridden this incredibly challenging route once but remember it fondly in a crazy kind of way. Anyone who relishes this kind of ride knows what I’m talking …
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