BikePortland is an official 2015 Cycle Oregon Media Partner
Since 1988, Cycle Oregon has brought together people who love riding bicycles and people who live in our state’s beautiful rural communities. More than just a ride, Cycle Oregon is a non-profit organization that has doled out millions in grant funds to many worthy projects and causes.
Over the course of this year we’ll bring you original stories, reports on bicycling’s impact around the state, coverage of the Cycle Oregon Weekend and Week rides, and more.
Our Cycle Oregon coverage dates back to 2006. Check out our past stories below.
Rolling over the (newly rebuilt) historic Wimer Covered Bridge.-Slideshow below-(Photos © J. Maus) Today’s ride took us 76 miles from the small timber town of Glendale to the bustling southern Oregon city of Grants Pass. The morning started out a bit dreary and overcast, but the first rest stop brightened everyone’s mood. Heaven on Earth … Read more
Rolling along Galice Road with the Rogue River below.-Slideshow below-(Photos © J. Maus)
Nothing like a guy dressed up as a pirate to get you through a tough climb.-Slideshow below-(Photos © J. Maus)
The Klamath River was our constant companion as we made our way to Happy Camp.-Slideshow below/Day 2 Gallery–(Photos © J. Maus)
Rolling through the countryside south of Medford.-Slideshow below/Gallery–(Photos © J. Maus) If the rest of the week is this hard, I’m not sure what I’ll do. Usually Cycle Oregon begins with easy, meandering miles. It’s a traditional parade lap before the real riding begins on the second or third day. But not this time. On … Read more
Bags, tents, and a bit of controlled chaos is typical for Day 0 at Cycle Oregon.-Slideshow below/Gallery–(Photos © J. Maus) Cycle Oregon‘s 23rd year got started Saturday when 2,200-plus riders (and a few hundred volunteers, staff, and vendors) showed up in Medford. In front of them was 437 miles of epic riding through southern Oregon … Read more
Norm Saager and Ellen Brown liked the event so much they got married at the start line and then rode the course on their tandem. -Slideshow below/Gallery-(Photos © J. Maus) Over the weekend, Western Oregon University in Monmouth served as base camp for over 1,800 people from all over the region (and country). They came … Read more
Here’s the official word from Cycle Oregon about their 2009 routes: “The Mythical State of Jefferson” and “Cycle Oregon University” Week Ride route crosses Southern Oregon and delves into Northern California; Weekend Ride will be based at Western Oregon University in Monmouth PORTLAND, Ore. – Feb. 5, 2009 – Cycle Oregon announced at its annual … Read more
Wide open road and wide open sky on Cycle Oregon 2008.(Photo: Matt Haughey) By all accounts, the recently concluded Cycle Oregon was one of the best ever. From what I’ve heard, it had perfect weather, epic routes, majestic vistas (the Wallowa Mountains), welcoming towns, and great live music — all the ingredients that make Cycle … Read more
Jonathan Nicholas, seen here in Heppner, Oregon during the 2006Cycle Oregon.(Photos J. Maus) Jonathan Nicholas, the author and journalist who is considered the soul of Cycle Oregon and who has shared his insider observations on Portland’s bike scene for over two decades, has decided to take a buy-out offer from The Oregonian and will … Read more
A common sight this weekend.Photo gallery(Photos © J. Maus) Over the weekend, my two daughters and my mom (she’s visiting from California) joined me on Cycle Oregon’s Weekend Ride. The sold-out event was based at the beautiful and bike-friendly Fort Stevens State Park situated on the northern tip of Oregon’s Coast. The park is family … Read more
Cycle Oregon goes through many rural Oregon towns, and invests in them as well.(Photo © J. Maus) As further testament that Cycle Oregon is a key component in our state’s cycling ecosystem, the organization behind the legendary week-long ride has announced their latest list of grant recipients. Since the ride’s inception in 1987, a portion … Read more