Reach the Beach 2024

Description

Reach the Beach is known for being the best-supported ride in the Pacific Northwest! Reach the Beach Oregon is widely acknowledged as the official start of the cycling season! PBC has a long history with this event, and it has been a source of rewarding and great enjoyment for many riders. Four different routes and a Cycle Your Way option ensure this ride has something for everyone - from experienced cyclists to those new to riding, including younger, novice cyclists.

Experience the 2024 routes: Ride through some of Oregon's most stunning landscapes. Reach the Beach Century begins on Sauvie Island, just west of Portland, where the Willamette River meets the Columbia River. The route proceeds through the Tualatin Mountains with its dramatic forests and hilltop views before descending to historic Astoria along the Youngs River. The ride ends at the mouth of the Columbia River with a finish-line celebration in the heart of Astoria at the Barbey Maritime Center. Shorter ride versions start at other locations; please reference the Reach the Beach website for details. No matter how you choose to ride, you will be a part of the amazing Reach the Beach community!

ATTENTION: Departure time and location depend on which distance ride you choose!
The departure time and location on this calendar are NOT accurate for all RtB rides.

Refer to the American Lung Association's Reach the Beach Oregon website for event and ride information.
Their website lists ride distances, start times, start locations, rest stops, finish line location, and the URL for your Ride with a GPS route map.
https://action.lung.org/site/TR?pg=informational&fr_id=25198&type=fr_informational&sid=9143

Your PBC group may choose to gather and depart at a unique time, which may not be the time listed on this calendar. If riding in a PBC group, determine among yourselves when you want to meet and start your ride. The Mark Detrick and Cary Fisher group is doing the full century from Sauvie Island starting at 7:00 AM.

How To Participate
You may register as a PBC team member online by selecting the REGISTER button at the top of the Reach the Beach Oregon website. If you need support registering, please call Nicole Hancock at 503-718-6155.

Support the Mission
Express your support for the American Lung Association by donating to a PBC participant or the PBC team or by volunteering at the event! Volunteers can fundraise and receive incentive gifts.

Fundraising
If you choose to fundraise, you'll have the best fundraising tools at your fingertips, including a personal online fundraising page to fight lung disease, promote clean air, and support our COVID-19 initiative. Our online tools make raising the funds needed to qualify for prizes easy, and donations are tax-deductible.

Please read the COVID protocols before attending the ride. https://portlandbicyclingclub.com/protocols/