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)
Vine Ride, Newberg, OR
35/50/65/100 mile road tour Benefits Northwest Medical Teams International. Entry fee: $42
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
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
