Annual bicycle tours and festivals in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington.
Almost all events listed here are non-profit and are open to all cyclists. For officially-sanctioned racing events, check the cycling organizations such as NORBA and US Cycling.
Mountain Biking and Road Biking
Date
Event, Location, Distance
Late March
Devil's Slide Mountain Bike Race, Lewiston, ID
Cross country mountain bike event, 6 mile course, 700 ft elevation gain, multiple laps above beginner class, $17 + NORBA license (2006)
Early May
Inland Empire Century, Richland, WA
Choice of 25, 50, 75, 100 mile routes through the wine country of Eastern Washington, along the Columbia River and then up into the Horse Heaven Hills to Prosser and on to Grandview. Return along Old Inland Empire Road, hosted by Tri-City Bicycle Club, $20/$25 (2005)
Mid June
Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay Haines Junction, Yukon Team relay or solo race of 8 legs totalling 148 miles (238 km) from Haines Junction, Yukon, to Haines, Alaska, attracts more than 200 teams
Early July
Tour De Lopez, Lopez Island, WA
Choice of 10 and 26 mile routes around the island, a sunset dinner cruise, dance and Sunday morning Lion's Club Pancake Breakfast, organized by the Lopez Island Chamber of Commerce, $20/$25 including lunch (2005)
RAMROD, Enumclaw
154 mile ride around Mt Rainier with 10,000 feet of climb, maximum of 800 riders, hosted by the Redmond Cycling Club, $80 (2008)
Mid July
Tour des Chutes Bend, OR
Choice of 7, 25, 48, 70, or 90 mile loops through ranch lands and foothills of the Cascades, post-ride party, burrito bar lunch, $45/$55 (2009) in support of cancer survivors
Bicycle Idaho, Pocatello, ID
Seven-day, fully-supported 475-mile tour. Includes campsites, showers, breakfast & dinners, road & mechanical support, water & food stops, gear transport, beverages & snacks at end of day. Entry fees: $675 (2004)
Early Aug
Washington Bicycle Ride, WA
Seven-day, fully-supported 400-mile loop tour. Entry fee: $750 (2009) includes campsites, showers, meals, road & mechanical support, food stops, gear transport,
Early Aug
Providence Bridge Pedal, Portland, OR Ride 5 to 37 miles and cross up to 11 bridges over the Willamette River, proceeds will assist Providence Heart and Vascular Institute,
$20-$40 (2008)
Ride Around Washington WA
Seven-day ride, up to 95 miles per day, hosted by the Cascade Bike Club, sells out early, $910 (2009) includes camping and meals
Mid August
Vine Ride, Newberg, OR
35/50/65/100 mile road tour Benefits Northwest Medical Teams International. Entry fee: $42 (2009)
Late August
Tour de Fat Bicycle Festival, Boise, ID
Rides at 9am and 11am, musical entertainment and beer @ 12pm. No pre-registration in necessary, event is free. Beer sales benefit Southwest Idaho Mountain Biking Association for trails and advocacy in and around Boise.
Mid Sept
Cycle Oregon Oregon A 425 mile cycle tour across Oregon in 7 days, $750 includes camping and meals
Mid Sept
Oregon Coast Muti-day Tour, Forest Grove
Week-long tour of 60-100 miles per day, hosted by the Redmond Cycling Club (2008)
Mid Sept
Dylan Dean Generosity Run & Ride, Wallace, Idaho 14/62 miles
Run and/or biking event for people of all ages. Proceeds will benefit the North Idaho Cancer Patient Outreach Programin the name of a young boy,Dylan Dean,Idaho that is struggling with bone cancer. E-mail: pawsagility@earthlink.net
