Category Archives: Cycling

Gorge Ride – 2013

Location: The Dalles, Oregon

Description: The seventh annual Gorge Ride sponsored by the Friends of the Historic Columbia River Highway will be held Saturday, June 15, 2013, beginning at the Gorge Discovery Center, 5000 Discovery Drive, in The Dalles, Oregon. It extends 19.25 miles along the historic highway and State Trail west to the Senator Mark O. Hatfield West Trailhead, just east of Hood River, and back again; a total of 39 miles, but because it’s an out-and-back, you can make it any distance you wish.

This is a fundraiser. All proceeds to toward restoring and reconnecting abandoned segments of the Historic Highway so that, hopefully by its 100th birthday, June 7, 2016, you will be able to bike its entire 73 mile length from Troutdale to The Dalles, OR without having to be on Interstate I-84!

TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT GO TO: www.hcrh.org

Route: This route is a combination of historic highway that is open to motor vehicles, with very low traffic, and the HCRH State Trail that is open only to hikers and bicyclists. It’s an out and back route of 38.5 miles. This ride is supported with water stops, snacks, mechanical support and SAG wagons. Maps with cue sheet and elevation chart are provided.
•Experience the panoramic view at Rowena Crest.
•Visit the grounds of the historic Mayerdale Estate.
•Travel through the restored Mosier Twin Tunnels.

The terrain really isn’t tough — the HCRH was built with no grades exceeding 5%. (Folks of all ages & physical condition have ridden it.) When you encounter a hill, just ‘gear down’, take it one pedal stroke at a time, and remember that it’s taking you to a view even nicer than the ones on the way up!

Registration will be open through midnight, Tuesday, June 12th with a non-refundable, online, advance registration fee per rider: Ages 12 & up = $35. Ages 6-11 = $15. Under 6 is free. Add $10/rider for day-of-event registration. Online registration is the only advance registration method.

A sack lunch from the Basalt Rock Café, within the Gorge Discovery Center, will be available for purchase during on-line registration for $12. Lunches may be picked Up: 11 AM until 4 PM.

T-shirts (men’s & women’s styles) featuring Gorge Ride graphics are available for purchase during on-line registration for $15 for the cotton/poly blend. NEW THIS YEAR: A shirt with the same logos, but in a 100% polyester, hi-tech fabric for $25, as a special order item. (The women’s version of this shirt has a gently contoured silhouette and a slight scoop neck.) Pick up your shirt order on the day of the ride when you pick up your packet.

Packet pickup will be at the Gorge Discovery Center on June 15 from 7 AM to 10 AM. Course opens at 7 AM and closes at 4 PM. Participants will be required to sign our waiver and release form at packet pickup. Riders under 18 years-of-age must be accompanied on the ride by a registered adult and their waiver and release form must be signed by a parent or legal guardian. Participants must wear an ANSI or Snell approved helmet.

TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT GO TO: www.hcrh.org

Start of the ride: 2013-06-15
End of the ride: 2013-06-15

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Zion Gran Fondo

Location: Springdale, Utah

Description: A perfect Springtime ride! 80 or 100 miles in beautiful Southern Utah, starting in Springdale, the gateway to Zion National Park. This is a truly destination event to one of America’s most beautiful National Parks. Bring the entire family!

Route: Starting in Springdale you’ll take a lollipop-shaped course through LaVerkin, Toquerville and Leeds then pedal past the lovely Quail Creek State Park. Then you’ll loop around beautiful Sand Hollow State Park and make your way through Hurricane and finally back to Springdale. If you want to make it a full century, you can ride into Zion out to the Temple of Sinawava and back.

Start of the ride: 2013-04-27
End of the ride: 2013-04-27

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The Ghost Ride

Location: Tooele, Utah

Description: The Ghost Ride is a 100 or 62 mile cycling tour of Utah’s Tooele Valley. Honoring the cyclists who are no longer with us, we begin with a short ride of silence and then enjoy a ride of celebration as we visit small towns, scenic vistas and rolling hills in Utah’s west desert terrain.

Route: The Ghost Ride is a 100 or 62 mile cycling tour of Utah’s Tooele Valley. Honoring the cyclists who are no longer with us, we begin with a short ride of silence and then enjoy a ride of celebration as we visit small towns, scenic vistas and rolling hills in Utah’s west desert terrain.

Start of the ride: 2013-05-11

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Bear Lake Monster Cross

Location: Montpelier, Idaho

Description: Dirt Fondo on the scenic but lesser known roads of Idaho’s Bear Lake Valley. 100 Mile and 65 Mile options. 80 percent on dirt roads.

Route: Dirt Fondo on the scenic but lesser known roads of Idaho’s Bear Lake Valley. 100 Mile and 65 Mile options. 80 percent on dirt roads.

Start of the ride: 2013-06-29
End of the ride: 2013-06-29

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Bear Lake Monster Century

Location: Montpelier, Idaho

Description: Scenic ride through the Bear Lake Valley of Idaho and Utah. Distances from 25 to 100 Miles with a Monster climb to Minnetonka Cave for the 100 Milers. Famous post-ride BBQ at the finish line included

Route: Scenic ride through Idaho’s Bear Lake Valley. Distances from 25 to 100 Miles with a Monster climb to Minnetonka Cave for the 100 Milers. Famous post-ride BBQ at the finish line included

Start of the ride: 2013-06-22
End of the ride: 2013-06-22

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2012 Tour de Peninsula

Location: San Mateo, California

Description: WHAT: 2012 Tour de Peninsula presented by Raleigh Bicycles and Talbot’s Cyclery, recreational bicycle ride
WHEN: Sunday, August 5, 2012, rides start at 7:00 am and 8:00 am, kids at 12:00 noon.
WHERE: Start/finish at Eucalyptus Picnic Area, Coyote Point Park, San Mateo, California.
WHY: Enjoy a day of cycling and outdoor fun with family and friends. Proceeds benefit San Mateo County Parks Foundation and Bicycle Sunday–car free biking on Canada Road.
INFO: www.supportparks.org/tdp

Event Information
The 2012 Tour de Peninsula offers Bay Area families a day of fun, fitness, and healthy family activities. Now in its 21st year, this ride is one of Northern California’s most fun recreational cycling events/family/social gatherings. Held in the scenic, mellow Coyote Point Park alongside the San Francisco Bay in San Mateo, the TdP is a perennial highlight of the Bay Area’s recreational social calendar. The TdP is a variety of great cycling routes designed for all levels, from young children and first time riders to serious cyclists. During and after the ride, a day of family fun activities takes place in the park, with a children’s playground, barbecuing, picnics, live music, and equally lively conversation. Proceeds benefit San Mateo County Parks Foundation and Bicycle Sunday — car free biking on Canada Road.

Route: 1. Kids/Family Route – 2-6 miles on bike trail in Coyote Point Park

2. Short Route – 20 miles

3. Long Route – 31 miles

4. Metric Century – 63 miles

Start of the ride: 2012-08-05
End of the ride: 2012-08-05

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RACER CENTURY 2013

Location: ROY, Utah

Description: Join us on a comfortable ride through Weber and Davis County in the prime of Utah’s diverse summer weather. Enjoy an exciting mixture of plains and hills throughout Northern Utah during this mid-summer ride. Test your legs, relax, and enjoy another amazing century.THIS RIDE IS FULLY SUPPORTED with lunch provided for the 103 and 73 mile routes. A finish line BBQ celebration will be provided for EVERY rider participating

Start of the ride: 2013-07-13
End of the ride: 2013-07-13

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BOTOBO

Location: Bozeman, Montana

Description: Ride 5 consecutive centuries from Bozeman MT to Bountiful UT as an ‘epic’ rider. Ride 5 consecutive 50 milers as an ‘elite’ rider or simply come and ride a century or two with us. We ride from KOA to KOA enjoying chef prepared food each morning and nigh.

Route: See routes on website

Start of the ride: 2012-08-10
End of the ride: 2012-08-15

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