Non-PBC Event Rides

As a courtesy to our non-profit bike organization partners, we post event rides on this page. If you would like to submit a ride to be included on this page, send a short paragraph describing the event to the Portland Bicycling Club Webmaster via the contact form or to [email protected]. We would also appreciate reciprocal advertising of our Pioneer Century® event, scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026.

Non-PBC Rides for Club Mileage: Each year, the PBC executive board approves some non-club event rides to be included on the PBC ride calendar and to be eligible for club mileage for members. To view the adopted policy regarding the qualifications, submission, and selection process for these rides, click HERE.

APRIL

Monster Cookie Ride – Sunday, April 26, 2026. www.salembicycleclub.org. The Monster Cookie Metric Century bicycle ride is the Salem Bicycle Club‘s premier cycling event. Approved for club mileage. Registration is open. This ride is eligible for club miles on the PBC ride calendar.

MAY

Cycle Oregon Gravel – Friday to Sunday, May 8-10, 2026. https://cycleoregon.com/ride/gravel/?blm_aid=141605889. Basecamp sits in the White River Canyon, Tygh Valley, where high prairie meets the foothills of Mount Hood. Surrounded by rolling farmland, forests and wide-open skies, it’s the perfect set for two unforgettable days of riding the roads less traveled. Each route is Oregon gravel at its finest featuring tasty canyons, rockin’ ridgelines, and mellow forested backroads that will keep you tuned in mile after mile. Back at camp, the daily after-hours lineup kicks in with live music under the stars, catered meals, cold craft beer, and that signature Cycle Oregon vibe. Registration is open.

Reach the Beach OR – Saturday, May 16, 2026. https://cycleforair.lung.org/teams/10829. Join the PBC team on a mission to make a difference for everyone who breathes. We will again be riding to Astoria. This cycling event is perfect as a personal challenge, an opportunity to explore your community, and a way to stay active. We provide superb organization, beautiful routes, numerous social events, regular training challenges, excellent fundraising support, and more! PBC offers Reach the Beach training rides from March until the event. Check the ride calendar for these weekend training rides. MINIMUM FUNDRAISING OF $200 is REQUIRED to participate in this ride. Registration is open. This ride is eligible for club miles on the PBC ride calendar.

The Art of Survival Century – Memorial Day weekend, May 22–24, 2026. https://survivalcentury.com/. This event will feature two days of fully supported road and gravel cycling through some of the most scenic and uncrowded landscapes in the West. The ride will explore Southern Oregon’s Klamath Basin and Northern California’s Tulelake Basin and Butte Valley region, with routes that highlight the area’s unique geology, cultural history, geography, and environmental issues. The event will also include a regional tour and a pre-ride reception at the Malin Broadway Theater in Malin, Oregon, where participants and guests will pick up ride packets, enjoy light refreshments, and learn about local attractions. Registration is open.

CF Cycle for Life – Oregon – Saturday, May 30, 2026. https://fundraise.cff.org/portlandcycle. University of Portland, 20 miles. Registration is open.

JUNE

Northwest Tandem Rally – June 5-7, 2026. http://nwtr.org. The 2026 Northwest Tandem Rally will take place in Cottage Grove. Registration is open.

Lebanon Strawberry Century – June 14, 2025. https://www.lebanonstrawberrycentury.com/. Hosted by Swift Summit Northwest, ride 25, 50, 70, or 100-miles through Oregon’s scenic Willamette Valley near Lebanon. Enjoy a strawberry dessert at the finish!

Cycle Oregon Joyride – June 12-14, 2026. Tygh Valley – https://cycleoregon.com/ride/joyride/. Mileage options: Day One 24 // 45 // 69 // or 55 gravel. Day Two 22 // 50 // or 42 gravel. Registration is open (limited to 400 riders).

Columbia Century Challenge – Saturday, June 13, 2026. https://www.bikereg.com/columbia-century-challenge. St. Helens. Ride the beautiful backroads of Columbia County while visiting the quaint towns that take you away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. Pick your challenge of either a Century or a Metric Century route. Either one will take you on a journey that will test your strength and stamina. Registration is open.

Petal Pedal – Saturday, June 20, 2026. https://orbike.com/pp/. Registration includes breakfast, lunch, gourmet dinner, admission to the Oregon Garden, custom bib, rest stops, course support, live music and open beer and wine bar. Routes of 30, 50, 70 and 100 miles. The Oregon Garden, 879 W Main St, Silverton OR 97381. Registration is open.

Tour de Blast – Saturday, June 20, 2026. https://tourdeblast.com/. Annual bike ride from Toutle, Washington, to the Mt. St. Helens blast zone. Three route options: 1) 33 miles with 1,500 feet of climbing; 2) 54 miles with 3,300 feet elevation gain; 3) 66-mile round trip with 4,350 feet of climbing. Rest stops. Meal and dessert at the end. Registration is open.

Tour de Fronds – Saturday, June 20, 2026. https://tourdefronds.com/. The Tour de Fronds traverses Oregon’s premier Glendale/Powers Bicycle Recreation Area in Coos County. Six routes are available.  Paved rides include 30, 45, 63, 77, and 117 mile-long routes with different climbing and grade challenges; the Rogue River to Singing Springs paved/gravel ride is 72 miles (paved 55, gravel 17). Enjoy views of old-growth forests, wildflowers, waterfalls, rivers, streams, and mountain vistas. Registration is open.

Spinderella – Saturday, June 20, 2026. https://spinderellaride.com/. Spinderella is a fully supported ride in Pocatello, Idaho, with five distance options, for ladies only. There are fun water stations along the way and “Prince Charmings” to help any rider in distress. There will be a free lunch for all riders, and as you cross the finish line you will receive a fun gift. One rider will receive a FREE WOMEN’S BIKE, and there will be a raffle for other kinds of goodies. Registration is open.

Gorge Ride – June 21, 2025. CANCELLED. https://www.ubmeevents.com/event/c4969c2f-3d18-40d5-9446-57fc29e7165e. Hosted by the Friends of the Historic Columbia River Highway, the ride extends 19.25 miles along the historic highway and state trail west to the Senator Mark O. Hatfield West Trailhead, just east of Hood River, and then returns. The course opens at 7 a.m., and closes at 4 p.m. To volunteer, contact Jeanette Kloos at [email protected].

BRNW Oregon – Saturday to Saturday, June 20-27, 2026. https://brnw.org/brnw-oregon-2026/. At the beginning of the week, we’ll pedal past rolling vineyards and into two charming college towns. Then we’ll snake through the coastal mountains on two idyllic roads that traverse valleys and carve through forests, passing a gorgeous waterfall you’ve probably never even heard of. Then we’ll wind our way up coastal backroads, emerging into towns to cross bridges and soak in the views. We’ll lay over in pastoral Cloverdale, with a stellar ride out to the oceanside hamlet of Oceanside. Then it’s back over the Coast Range on isolated forest roads, dropping back down into the Willamette Valley to finish off the trip. Registration is open.

Ride Around Clark County (RACC) – Saturday, July 25, 2026. https://vbc-usa.com/racc. Four beautiful routes (100, 68, 34, and a family-friendly 18 miles) through scenic Clark County, rest stops, and a ride-end celebration with gourmet sandwich bar plus a beer or soft drink included. Organized by the Vancouver Bicycle Club. Approved for club mileage. Registration is open. This ride is eligible for club miles on the PBC ride calendar.

AUGUST

Covered Bridge Bicycle Tour – Sunday, August 9, 2026. https://www.mvbc.com/coveredbridge. The Mid-Valley Bicycle Club Covered Bridge Bicycle Tour is a one-day cycling event in the mid-Willamette Valley. The first CBBT was held in the late 1970s, and the event features route options, rest stops, food, and SAG support to match a wide range of cycling interests and skill levels. 2026 will mark the 47th time of this excellent ride. The event starts and finishes at the Linn County Fairgrounds just off of I-5 in Albany. Depending on which of the route options you choose, you’ll cross up to five historic covered bridges in the Mid-Willamette Valley. Registration is open.

Providence Bridge Pedal – Sunday, August 9, 2026. http://www.providence.org/bridgepedal. In addition to enjoying a fabulous ride through the city, a portion of each registration supports youth heart screenings. Registration is open.

RSVP – Ride from Seattle to Vancouver and Party – Saturday to Sunday, August 22-23, 2026. https://cascade.org/rides-events/rsvp-2026. On RSVP you will pedal on some of the most beautiful roads and trails western Washington has to offer. You will enjoy epic views of the Cascade Mountain range, Skagit Valley farmlands, and the Salish Sea via the famous Chuckanut Drive Scenic Byway. The ride also includes a quick international border crossing with our own lane dedicated to the event! Registration is open.

Cycle Oregon Rally – Friday to Wednesday, August 28 – September 2, 2026. Prospect, Oregon – https://cycleoregon.com/ride/rally/. Join us in riding one of the Seven Wonders of Oregon while we explore some of the most scenic, less traveled roads surrounding Crater Lake National Park! With our basecamps in the charming community of Prospect, and in the forest alongside Diamond Lake, you’ll have a perfect blend of down-home community and personal time nestled in the pines. With just two overnight sites – AKA less packing, more time to pursue your desires – and multiple daily options of both paved and gravel routes, Rally offers the time and flexibility to create your own adventure. Registration is open.

Blackberry bRamble – Sunday, August 30, 2026. https://www.bikereg.com/blackberry-bramble. b/’ramb?l/ n. a leisurely bicycle excursion for pleasure, known as a Blackberry bRamble when served blackberry cobbler and Prince Puckler’s ice cream at the end. Organized by the Greater Eugene Area Riders (GEARS) bicycle club in Lane County, there are five different route lengths (101, 75, 62, 38, 21) with well-stocked aid stations, friendly volunteer staff, and a festive finish-line picnic party. Registration is open.

SEPTEMBER

Harvest Century – Sunday, September 20, 2026. Clark Park, Molalla, Oregon – https://orbike.com/hc/. Groups of 4-8 can save 10% off ride registration. Group Rate for 4-8 applied automatically upon registering fourth rider. Groups of 9+ save 15% off ride registration prices of $60.00 or more; 10% on prices of $60.00 or less. Get a Group Rate for 9+ HERE. Registration is open.