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Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic
The Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic invites you to join the fun and adventure of it's 22th year. This 200 mile ride, amongst the largest in the nation, will again welcome 10,000 riders. Approximately half of you will be newcomers to the event. Most will choose to cover the route in two days, while nearly 2,000 of you will challenge yourselves to the one-day trek. The route, carefully marked with directional arrows, takes you through the scenic valleys, forests and farmlands of Western Washington and Oregon. Hundreds of volunteers contribute their time, energy and expertise to make STP one of the top cycling events in the nation. Your participation benefits all the communities and generates revenue for Cascade Bicycling Club's renowned education and advocacy programs. The Organizing Committee wishes you a safe and enjoyable ride.
Announcing the Cycle Oregon Steens Mountain Ride in Southeastern Oregon
Cycle Oregon is the best bike ride in America.
That's what people keep telling us. Our riders come from all 50 states. And from Belgium. And from Brazil. And from . . . Many return year after year. We try to live up to this high praise. Not just by picking the most spectacular cycling routes imaginable. But by taking care of every tiny detail. And we keep making improvements. Here's what we have cooked up for you in 2001.
For more information please call (503) 736-3478 or toll free at 800-CYCLEOR (800-292-5367) or e-mail us at
info@cycleoregon.com
Why We Pedal To Work
- Estimated number of Americans who bicycled to work at least once a week last year: 3.2 Million
- Percentage increase since 1985: 100%
- Number of times bicyclists put there bikes on Portland city buses (Tri-Met) in 1996: 64,913
- Percentage increase over 1985: 52%
- Number of times bicyclists put there bikes on Portland light rail (MAX) in 1996: 33,215
- Number of bikes on MAX on one day in July: 153
- Number of free Portland area bike maps requested in the last two years: 20,000
- Number of cyclists on the Broadway, Burnside and Hawthorne Bridges daily in the summer of 1996: about 4200
- Percentage increase since 1992: 15.3
- Ratio of street miles to bike lanes in Portland, OR: 45:1
- Average bike-to-work distance for a bicycle commuter: 3-5
- Calories burned by a 130-pound cyclist pedaling 14 miles in an hour: 402
- Calories burned by a 180-pound cyclist pedaling 14 miles in an hour: 540
- Calories in an 8-oz. Mocha with whipped cream: 290
- Time to drive a car from downtown Portland to Hillsdale in light traffic: 10 minutes
- Driving time during rush hour: 20-25 minutes
- Cycling time, moderate pace: 20-25 minutes
- Cost to buy and install one bike rack: $150.00
- Number of bikes that can be parked in one car parking stall: 6-12
- Number of bike racks in Portland, OR: 1500
- Estimated cost of installing one car parking space in a paved lot (not including real estate): $2,200.00
- Estimated cost of installing one car parking space in a garage (not including real estate): $12,500.00
- Yearly cost to park at the City Center Garage on 5th and Salmon, in downtown Portland, OR: $2,256.00
- Yearly cost to park a bicycle in any downtown Portland, OR garage: $0.00
'Nuff Said!
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 The Portland area is a great place to ride. A good place to find information is Mike Whitney's Coghead Corner.
A truly cool site for hot stuff in biking around here is the Bike NW page.The International Bicycle Fund is a non-profit organization that promotes bicycle transportation through projects in transportation planning, economic development and safety education.
Find some Colorado/Moab dirt and canyon rides at Mike Hibler's Fun Page (read that biking).
Check out
Chainguard, the bicycle advocacy group
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Local resources are listed for the Northwest, by city.
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Purchasing good equipment is your key to a safe ride! Here's a list of local vendors and tours that might get you started.
The Oregon Cycling Magazine is another good source for NW area cycling info.
For an up-to-date ride calendar, look in on the Bicycle Paper Online.
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