Cancellation Considerations:
Rain / Temps < 40°F / Lightning / Wind > 25 mph / Air Quality (AQI) > 100
RESPECT THE ROLL
Be geared up and bike-ready 10 minutes early. We start the briefing then, so we can roll on time. Don't keep the group waiting!
Ride Description
DETAILS
Explore Oregon City and Gladstone: A Scenic Bike Adventure!
Join us for something different... a ride to Oregon City and Gladstone, Oregon! This route promises a great workout, stunning scenery, and the chance to discover new bike paths. Get ready to explore a diverse landscape with:
- 19 parks, primarily nestled along the picturesque Willamette and Clackamas Rivers.
- 16 designated bike and pedestrian paths, offering smooth and enjoyable riding.
- Low-traffic, low-speed roads, ensuring a safer and more relaxed experience.
- The charming Garthwick neighborhood in Sellwood, known for its beautiful homes and canopy of trees.
- Food cart stop in Gladstone
- Numerous restrooms located along the route.
Our loop ride will wind through Portland, Sellwood, Milwaukie, Oak Grove, Oregon City, and Gladstone. You'll experience minimal repeated streets or paths as we journey to Oregon City, the original capital of the Oregon Territory, and Gladstone, home to the locally world-famous "Pow Wow Tree." We'll then follow the Trolley Trail path, which follows the route of the Portland Traction Company's interurban trolley, which operated from 1893 until 1968.
While the route is somewhat complex, we'll generally stay together to avoid dead-ends and unnecessary PUDs (pointless ups and downs). However, faster riders are welcome to push ahead, especially if they upload the route from Ride with GPS. Rest assured, no one will be dropped! We'll take breaks as needed, and it would be a great help if someone volunteers to sweep.
Our speed will depend on the neighborhood, spinning at the slower end of the range on some shared-use paths and while enjoying lovely neighborhoods, while rolling at the higher end of the range on flat, easy to follow paths and roads like SE River Road.
There are images of the route attached to the RWGPS link. The first 25 images are mine (can't vouch for the others).
Don't hesitate to call the ride leader at 503.334.6356 if you have any questions. In the event of inclement weather a go/no-go decision will be made and posted no later than 8:00 AM on ride day.
REGISTRATION
Registration is required and almost always free to both members and non-members. Please scroll to the bottom of this page to register for this event.
ROUTE MAP
Parks and Paths
NOTES
- Please arrive 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.
- Please complete an ABC Quick Check prior to arriving at the start(air, brakes, chain and crank; quick releases and a short ride to make sure all is working properly). And an ABC Quick Check once again at the start.
- Riders should be able to maintain the stated pace. Please communicate with the leader if you decide to go off route or not return to the start.
- 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!
Route Map
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52925075
Preview Route Map
More Paces/Distances/Routes
All registered riders are welcome and may depart at any time to ride their own pace and distance; please let the ride leader know if you leave the group. We regroup at specified locations.
Rider Guidelines
- Arrive early: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in and pre-ride briefing.
- Know the club policies: Read the Safe Riding Policy and be familiar with the Ride Style Definitions.
- Required: Helmets Recommended: Lights (front and rear), RoadIDs, and cell phones.
- ABC Quick Check: Check air, brakes, chain/crank, quick releases before leaving for the ride and again at start.
- Maintain pace: Be able to maintain the stated pace. Tell leader if leaving route or turning back.
- Represent cycling: Be an awesome representative of cycling by obeying traffic laws, riding safely, and being courteous.