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Banks to Vernonia / 12+ mph Pace / 900' / 42 mi / RL John Ost / 10AM

Length: 42 miles
Pace: 12-14 mph
Terrain: Moderate
Elevation: 900 feet
Ride Type: Non-Group (or on your own)
Cancelation Guidelines: Rain/Snow / Ice / Thunderstorms / Wind > 25 mph

DETAILS



Carpool from McLaughlin Middle School parking lot at 9am or meet at Banks Trailhead at 10am

Description:  Approximately 42-mile round trip ride,  (it's an out and back so feel free to go as far as you want),  with lunch stop in Vernonia.  Ride starts from Banks Trailhead and is on a paved rails to trails bicycle/pedestrian path. Route is mostly shaded forest. Bring water. Approximately 900 feet of elevation gain and loss each way. This is a popular ride for bicyclists in the lower Wilamette Valley.

Lunch stop in Vernonia.

Ride Start: 10am from Banks Trailhead.  From Portland, drive west on US 26 for about 21 miles.  Go about 0.5 miles past State Route 6, (NW Wilson River Highway), and turn left onto NW Banks Road.  

If the parking lot at the trailhead is full, additional parking is available at Five Star Builders, (13981 NW Main St. Banks, OR), which is across the road from the trailhead parking lot and Ziply Fiber Optics located just down Main Street in Banks.  


ROUTE
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42214277

REGISTRATION

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NOTES

  • Please arrive 15 minutes early to be a part of the announcements and safety briefing.
  • Riders are expected to have read the Safe Riding Policy and be familiar with the Ride Style Definitions.
  • Please direct questions to the ride leader or Road Captain.
  • Helmets are required. Lights (front and rear), RoadIDs and cell phones are recommended.
  • Remember - we want to be awesome representatives for cycling and spread a love for our great sport locally by obeying all traffic laws and riding in a safe and courteous manner. Ride safely and have fun!

 

When:
Friday, June 7, 2024, 10:00 AM
Where:
Meet at the Banks-Vernonia Bicycle Trailhead (10am)
Banks, OR   97106

Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
John H Ost
503-367-4183 (p)
Category:
14 mph ride suitable for Rd Cycling 201
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Online registration is required, so please register.
No Fee
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