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.
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
Here’s the official press release from the Cycle Oregon folks about their 2008 weekend and week-long rides: Cycle Oregon 21, Sept. 6-13, route centers on the Wallowa Mountains; Cycle Oregon: The Weekend, Aug. 1-3, to be based at Fort Stevens State Park PORTLAND, Ore. – Jan. 31, 2008 – Cycle Oregon announced at its annual … Read more
The crowd awaits the announcement of this year’s Cycle Oregon route.(Photo: Jonathan Maus)
DeFazio and Oberstar seemed more like running-mates than Congressional colleagues.(Photos: Jonathan Maus) Last night’s ride report was cut short and I didn’t get a chance to share more thoughts and photos of Congressman Oberstar and Representative DeFazio from last night. The two members of Congress joined Cycle Oregon for a grueling climb yesterday and then … Read more
Mechanic Matt Cardinal offersservice with a smile(Photos: Jonathan Maus) There are many important parts to the well-oiled Cycle Oregon machine, but perhaps none is more essential than the mechanical support provided by Bike Gallery. These guys work just for tips and they’re committed to keeping everyone on the road. With fully-stocked mini-vans they set up … Read more
Latest photos here No time to post much right now, but I did want to share my first batch photos from Cycle Oregon. The weather up here in Sisters is perfect and the excitement is building for our first day of riding tomorrow. Camp is absolutely buzzing. It’s one of the largest-ever Cycle Oregon’s in … Read more
The view from my bike last year.View my 2006 Cycle Oregon Gallery It hasn’t really sunk in yet, but tomorrow morning I’ll be in a car, driving to Sisters for the start of Cycle Oregon. It’s the 20th anniversary of the ride and the route looks spectacular. I’ll join 2,000+ other folks for an adventure … Read more
Cycle Oregon participants are in for a treat.(Photo: Jonathan Maus) Framebuilders from all over Oregon, including eight from Portland, will participate in the “Made in Oregon Bike Expo” to be held during the 20th annual Cycle Oregon ride. The event will take place September 10-11 during the ride’s layover day at Diamond Lake. Here is … Read more
If you’re new to this site, you might have missed my coverage from Cycle Oregon last September. I posted daily reports (when I could find a signal) and uploaded hundreds of photos from the road. One of my shots, taken from the saddle while riding into the small town of Union on day four, was … Read more
[Cycle Oregon enthusiasts fill the lobby of the Tiger Woods building at Nike HQ in Beaverton.]
Today’s route: 49 miles, 1,300 ft. elevation gain Today we packed up for the last time and faced a stiff headwind for a short but sweet ride back into Umatilla. The route rolled through wheat farm country dotted with old barns and back through the Walla Walla onion crops I remembered from our first day. … Read more
[Leaving Union] What bike tour would be complete without at least one epic day? Today was that day. After a smattering of rain last night, we embarked on our penultimate day’s ride under our first morning of questionable weather so far. Ominous clouds lingered overhead and riders suited up for the worst. At last night’s … Read more