April 22 is Earth Day, which is a great time to reflect on our environmental impact and take steps toward positive change. One step we are taking this year is to reduce our waste on events. Wouldn’t you know, there is an Oregon-based company dedicated to doing just that called Bold Reuse. We wanted to do a quick Q&A with Jocelyn, co-founder of Bold Reuse, to learn more. Enjoy! Cycle Oregon: A lot of our riders might not yet know about Bold Reuse. Can you give a quick description of what Bold Reuse does? Bold Reuse is a Portland-based, women-owned and operated start-up on a mission to end ..read more

Are you interested in volunteering at one of our events this summer, but not sure what is involved? Join us for our virtual informational session to get the scoop! We will share all the details about what you can expect as a volunteer—both the work and the perks. April 9th at 6:00pm (online zoom meeting). Visit this link to sign up to receive info about volunteering. Can’t make the 4/9 meeting but would like to learn more? Fill out the interest form by clicking the Volunteer Information button or email info@cycleoregon.com and Rebecca will be in touch with details. New Volunteer Interest Info ..read more

April is Earth Month, which is a great time to reflect on our environmental impact and take steps toward positive change. One step we are taking this year is to reduce our waste on events. Wouldn’t you know, there is an Oregon-based company dedicated to doing just that? We are excited to announce a partnership with Bold Reuse and Cycle Oregon for our GRAVEL event, June 7-9. By providing reusable cups, plates, and utensils we will save thousands of single use items from ending up in a landfill.   The post Cycle Oregon partners with Bold Reuse for GRAVEL event appeared first ..read more

Cycle Oregon is an Oregon-based nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming individuals and communities through bicycling. Over the last 30+ years, Cycle Oregon has built a passionate, loyal community of cycling enthusiasts by hosting world-class, fully supported rides through Oregon’s most breathtaking landscapes and supporting communities through grants from the Cycle Oregon Fund. Its vision is to promote the vitality of rural Oregon, which it accomplishes by promoting bicycle tourism, partnering with organizations with shared goals and advocating for safety and infrastructure. In addit ..read more

Join us for the launch party of Cycle Oregon’s 2024 events. Expect live screen printing, a pint and pizza on us (grab your ticket at the door), fun, and getting friends together for a night of looking forward to summer adventures.  Launch Party Details Tuesday, January 23rd  At Baerlic Brewing + Ranch (map to their SE taproom) 5:30-8:00pm ***Public transportation is encouraged. On site bike parking will be provided*** ONLINE REGISTRATION INFORMATION Can’t make it to Portland for the party? Our website will be launching the event details the night of the party, so you will be able to ..read more

Without you, our riders, sponsors, and volunteers, this Grant Program would not exist. Thank you for being a part of our mission to impact communities through cycling. Throughout the history of Cycle Oregon, we have donated over $2.6million to communities, organizations, and bicycling infrastructure across the state. Together, we awarded 27 grants totaling nearly $127,000 in 2023. Here are our 2023 grant recipients: Blue Mountain Singletrack Club – Pump Track Construction in LaGrande – $10,000 Building Healthy Families – Bike Fleet and Equipment in Enterprise – $10,05 ..read more

As the Customer Service and Volunteer Manager, you’ll get to experience the immense reward of bringing hundreds of people together for Cycle Oregon events. From quelling the anxieties of folks who reach out with pre-event questions to recruiting, training and wrangling volunteer teams, you’ll be an integral part of both the rider and volunteer experience during each event. You are a relationship-builder, document wizard, and creative problem solver. You get to simultaneously look at big picture goals while keeping details organized. Each month brings a different focus in this position, with a ..read more

The wait is over and we are excited to return to a full slate of events in 2024! We hope you are as thrilled as we are to see the reintroduction of both Joyride and WEEKENDER, as well as rolling out our new 5 day Rally event. We will be taking the roads less traveled in an all new destination for GRAVEL. GRAVEL – June 7-9 WEEKENDER – July 12-14 Joyride – Aug 9-11 Rally – Sep 8-13 This year we are providing multiple route as well as surface options at all of our events. This will allow you to choose your own adventure, go at your own pace, and find fun in your own way while being ful ..read more

Ian Madin worked as a geologist with the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries for 32 years and has ridden with Cycle Oregon for over a decade now. His presentations at Classic over the years reveal the cool and sometimes hidden geology of the regions through which we ride. Here is a daily description of the 2023 Classic route, detailing how the landscape and beauty came to be. Day 1.  Albany to Carlton Riding north across the floor of the broad Willamette Valley, you won’t see many rocks but you will be riding through a landscape shaped by one of the most catastrophic geolo ..read more

Relive the wonderful week of Classic through some beautifully captured photos from Dean Rodgers, Melanie Wood, and Greg Lee. Below is a small selection of images that you will find from each photographer. Click through to their sites to see the full sets and order prints. Thanks again to everyone who rode, volunteered, and made the week so memorable! Photos from Dean Rodgers See the full set and order prints here: https://imagesbykoifish.photoshelter.com/portfolio/G0000Ls2Ib7KMzDw Photos from Melanie Wood. Melanie is also a talented pet photographer. Check out her work here: https://www.soulj ..read more