Summit to Surf- Late
July
Ride around Mt. Hood to Hood River the benefits the American
Diabetes Association. For details call 503.736.2770 or 1.888.DIABETES
(342.2383 ext 7291) or visit the web site at www.diabetes.org/adaor/summit. This year, 2003, the event
will be on July 26.
MS 150 - Early August
The Pill Hill Peddlers train every year for the annual MS 150. The MS 150
is a two-day, 150 mile, fully supported bike ride. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society uses the
money raised from this event to support the largest non-profit private
research effort to find a treatment or cure for MS. The NMSS also supports
programs for their clients and families with MS. Sometimes this money is even
used to buy equipment (like wheelchairs, etc) for people who cannot afford
them.
The ride is fully supported. Rest stops every 10-15 miles, lunch,
dinner and breakfast (and the food is good!) are included. There is even a
beer garden at the end of both the first and second day! All you have to bring
is a change of clothes, a sleeping bag and a tent. 2002's ride was on the
weekend of August 3rd and 4th and started and ended in Stayton OR. The route
winds through the Willamette valley, and through silver falls state park.
For more information, please contact Bruce Bebo via email at bebob@ohsu.edu
Portland Bridge Pedal - Mid August
This is a fun
annual event when one can participate in a ride across all of Portland's
main downtown bridges. The top deck of both the Marquam and Freemont
Bridges are closed to motor vehicles so that bicyclists can take in some
spectacular views of the Portland area. The ride in 2002 was on August 11.
For more information, go to www.bta4bikes.org/act/event/bridgepedal/bp2002.html.
Vine Ride - Mid August
A beautiful ride through the Willamette Valley Vineyards to raise money for Northwest Medical
Teams. www.vineride.com
BTA Bike Commute Challenge - September
Sepember is the month of the Bike Commute Challenge sponsored by the Bicycle Transportation Alliance. The BTA challenges friendly competition amoung businesses and public agencies across the state to see who can tally the most bike-to-work commutes over the course of the month.
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