SUMMIT TO SURF 2008The

 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".

for more info and registration click here.

(File under Oregon Bicycle Culture) 

MT. BIKE OREGON 2008 WEEKEND #2

August 15-17     Oakridge, Oregon                info from the ORBike newsletter.

Oakridge, Oregon is home to some of the world's best trails for mt. biking. So many, in fact, that you'd have a hard time choosing which ones and planning how to get to the trailhead if it weren't for Mt. Bike Oregon, a mt. bikers dream weekend getaway. Take time off work, pack your gear and get ready for fun; they take care of the rest.

Mornings start with hearty breakfast and a chance get trail tips and advice from the expert guides, who will also accompany you on the trails. Shuttles take you up to the trailheads and you can spend the whole day riding one long trail or several shorter trails. Three meals a day are provided, trails cater to all skill levels and there is no shortage of non-biking activities for your non-riding guests, kids, friends and family who want to join you for this great weekend adventure. You can top all of that off with a free beer garden at night, making this one of the best mt. bike weekends in the country.

But don't just take our word for it. Garth Spencer from Specialized said, "Of all the MTB festivals that I have been to in the past year, MBO is by far the best I have seen!"

for more info click here.

(File under Oregon Mountain Biking)

HEALTH NET PORTLAND TWILIGHT CRITERIUM

On Friday, August 8th the North Park Blocks of downtown Portland will be transformed into a closed-to-traffic race course as the area's fastest cyclists compete for the region's biggest purse. The course actually surrounds the North Park Blocks, creating an island oasis of 360-degree viewing, music, food and beverages.

There"s always fast-paced excitement for cyclists and spectators alike along the race's highly technical course. You can get close enough to the action to feel the wind from racers rushing by as they complete each half-mile lap in just over one minute. Watch the racing from the sidelines or the beer garden. There are also food vendors, a helmet giveaway for kids and bicycle craft and apparel vendors. The event is free and ample bike parking is available at the Yakima Bike Parking Station.

for more info click here.

(File under Oregon Bicycle Culture) 

WILLAMETTE PASS DOWNHILL & SUPER D MTB RACES

Downhill - August 2nd thru 3rd  Saturday Practice only & Sunday is race day.

Super D - August 2nd  CANCELLED

SOUTHERN OREGON CUP BMX

900 Point Weekend August 2nd. -thru August 3rd

August 1st:  Pre-Race @ Roseburg BMX (Single Point)

     Registration: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - Fee $6.00

August 2nd:   Roseburg BMX SCR (Double Point)

     Registration: 10:00 - 11:30 p.m. - Fee $20.00

August 2nd:  Rivercity  BMX  (Double Point)

     Registration: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - Fee $20.00

August 3rd:  Medford  BMX SCR  (Double Point)

     Registration: 10:00 - 11:30 p.m. - Fee $20.00

August 3rd:  Rivercity  BMX  (Double Point)

     Registration: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Fee $20.00

$1000 Team Purse Challenge

www.freewebs.com/rivercitybmx      www.roseburgbmx.com      www.angelfire.com/extreme4/medfordbmx

(File under Oregon BMX) 

REDLINE CUP BMX FINALS WEST

September 19 - 21    Everett, WA    McCollum Park BMX    600 128th St SE--In McCollum Park on 128th St.     http://www.mccollumbmx.com

(File under Oregon BMX) 

GORGE GAMES MOUNTAIN BIKE EVENTS

Super D
Date/Time: Saturday, July 19th, 9:00am
Location: Post Canyon – Hood River, OR
Registration Fees: $35.00

Short Track Cross Country Race (STXC)
Date/Time: Friday, July 18th, 9:00am
Location: Hood River, OR
Registration Fees: $35.00

For more info and registration click here or go to Myspace.com/Gorgegames.

WILLAMETTE PASS DOWNHILL AND SUPER D RACES

Super D - July 19th

Downhill - July 20th

MOUNT HOOD SKIBOWL'S ONLY XC MTB RACE OF THE SEASON

July 20th @ Mt. Hood Skibowl Government Camp, Oregon

(File under Oregon Mountain Biking)

MOUNTAIN BIKE HIGH

I was looking for new mountain bike rides and came across this article at the grocery store.  It talks about a trail called Peterson Ridge in Sisters Oregon.  Sounds like a ride I am going to have to check out. 

for the article from Ultimate Northwest magazine click here.

(File under Oregon Mountain Biking)

ALPENROSE VELODROME CHALLENGE

July 18-20 - Portland, Oregon
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.               

for more info click here.
 

(File under Oregon Bicycle Culture) 

August 9th thru 17th, 2008 Whistler, British Columbia Canada

(File under Oregon Mountain Biking)

2008 PACIFIC NORTHWEST VINTAGE BMX GATHERING

Saturday August 23rd at The Recyclery 1417 SE 9th Ave. Portland, Oregon

Bring all your bikes!!!

Awards given to the top bikes in each category.

Registration 9-10am

Registration Fee 2 dollars

For more info, contact Paul @ 360-771-6368 or, fish69ps@hotmail.com

Sponsors for the event are www.Stephenmurrayfamilyfund.com, www.BMXmuseum.com, Brooker Enterprises www.Brookerenterprises.com, The Recyclery www.therecyclery.com, and Seven Corners Cycles www.7-corners.com. 

(File under Oregon BMX) 

HAVE A GREAT INDEPENDENCE DAY

Freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men and so it must be daily earned and refreshed - else like a flower cut from its life-giving roots, it will wither and die.     ~ Dwight D. Eisenhower

Don't forget about the Fourth of July Weekend BMX races in High Desert country Redmond/Bend.  To see pictures of last weekends BMX State Championship Qualifier race at Chehalem Valley BMX click here.

THE TOUR de FRANCE STARTS TOMORROW

July 5th thru July 27th, 2008.  For the tour TV schedule on Versus click here.

MOUNT HOOD SKIBOWL DOWNHILL RACE

Saturday & Sunday  July  12/13, 2008    State Games of Oregon / Fluidride Cup #3.    Saturday is a practice day and Sunday is race day.          

OREGON BMX STATE CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER RACES FOR JULY & RACE FOR LIFE

Smith Rock BMX - Redmond        www.smithrockbmx.com

July 4 - Registration 5:30 -7 pm

            RFL Double $20

July 5 - Registration 5:30 - 7pm

            Redline Qual Triple $30

July 6 - Registration 1 - 2:30pm

            SCR Double $20

High Desert BMX - Bend        www.highdesertbmx.org

July 5 - Registration 8:30 - 10am

            SCR Double $20

July 6 - Registration 8:30 - 10am

            RFL Double $20

TEAM PURSE:   $750

Buy In $20 - combined - must ride both SCRS

TEAM PURSE:   $750

Buy In $20 - combined - must ride both SCRS

PRO PURSE:  $1000 -with a minimum of 5 pros in the gate - must ride both SCRS

(File under Oregon BMX) 

(File under Oregon Mountain Biking)

OREGON STATE BMX CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER RACES FOR JUNE

Chehalem Valley BMX - Newberg      June 29th 

RACE FOR LIFE JUNE

Chehalem Valley BMX - Newberg      June 28th

(File under Oregon BMX) 

MOUNT HOOD SKIBOWL DOWNHILL RACE MOVED TO THE BRIDAL VEIL TRAIL

Saturday & Sunday June  21/22 , 2008   

Shiloh Cyclery Challenge

WILLAMETTE PASS DOWNHILL AND SUPER D RACES CANCELLED

Downhill - June 28-29

Super D - June 28

(File under Oregon Mountain Biking)

(File under Oregon Bicycle Culture) 

 PORTLAND MOUNTAIN BIKE SHORT TRACK SERIES

On Monday June 23th (less than 3 weeks away!), we are kicking off the fourth edition of the Clif Bar Portland Mountain Bike Short Track Series. Like last year, this fun midweek series will be held during six consecutive Monday evenings on the infield of Portland Int'l Raceway, just a couple miles from downtown Portland.

In short-track tradition, racers will do multiple 3-5' laps on an awesome course that is a combo of bumpy dirt track (motocross course), grassy flats, and twisty singletrack (under the trees). The compact course makes for a very spectator-friendly race. More details and a some great action photos and videos of last year's series are posted on our web site.

 for more information and registration go to: www.portlandracing.com

(File under Oregon Mountain Biking) 

LIFE BEHIND BARS: THE OLYMPIC JOURNEY

WILLAMETTE PASS DOWNHILL AND SUPER D RACES

Downhill - June 28-29

Super D - June 28

MOUNT HOOD SKIBOWL DOWNHILL RACE

Saturday & Sunday June  21/22 , 2008   

Shiloh Cyclery Challenge

(File under Oregon Mountain Biking) 

OREGON STATE BMX GOVERNOR"S CUP  SCHEDULE

High Desert BMX - Bend        June 14th (dbl)

Smith Rock BMX - Redmond       June 14th (dbl)

Emerald Valley BMX - Eugene      June 15th (dbl)

A Pro Race will be held at all three of these events and you have to race all three to get the Cup. A Pro purse will be at each track as well. Will have more info on the purse size soon.

(File under Oregon BMX) 

MOUNT HOOD CYCLING CLASSIC SUNDAY CRIT VIDEO

(File under Oregon Bicycle Culture) 

GT BICYCLES PATH TO BEIJING MICRO SITE

info from The Bicycle Retailer

GT Bicycles just launched a microsite dedicated to GT's BMX Race presence at the upcoming Olympic Games in Beijing.

The "Path to Beijing" themed microsite offers a wealth of information and resources on subjects ranging from the history of BMX Race, to the Olympic qualification process, and provides information on GT BMX Race team members Jill Kintner, Mike Day and Joey Bradford.

The microsite also showcases vintage footage, BMX phraseology, bike specifications and explanations about Olympic rules. The site will be continually updated with GT Olympic BMX Race team news and results starting with the Olympic qualification to the gold medal race. The site also features a dedicated press room to assist journalists covering the Games.

"GT has been a leader in BMX since the early days of the sport and this microsite is an effective and convenient way to align our brand with BMX racing for its historic debut in the Beijing Games," said Sarah Ostermeier, GT Bicycles sports marketing manager. "The 'Path to Beijing' microsite is a one stop destination for anyone interested in BMX racing, the most exciting new addition to the upcoming Olympics."

To check out the site click here.

(File under Oregon BMX)