Banks to Vernonia / 12-14 Pace / 900' / 42 mi / RL Dan Matthews/ 10AM

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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

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. Probable lunch stop in Vernonia is Black Iron Grill.
This is a popular ride for bicyclists in the lower Willamette Valley.

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.

For any updates or questions you are welcome to text the ride leader,
360-798-6629

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:

Saturday, September 23, 2023, 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada) (UTC-08:00)

Where:

Meet at the Banks-Vernonia Bicycle Trailhead (10am)
Banks, OR 97106

Event Contact(s):

Dan Matthews

360-798-6629 (p)

Category:

14 mph ride suitable for Rd Cycling 201

Registration is required

Online registration is required, so please register.

Active members

No Fee

Any Non-Member