September 2nd & 3rd Rides

Title: Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade

When: 2006/09/02 10:00: - 12:00
Where: Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade Festival Plaza parking lot, under the Hawthorne Bridge at SE Main off of SE Water Ave ave in Portland.
Description: The trail has easy access from the parking lot. We encourage those looking for accessible recreational rides to join us. Check Ride Details for a map and a complete description of the trail.

Title: Banks/Vernonia Trail
When: 2006/09/03 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Where: The Vernonia Trail Head at Anderson Park, Vernonia, OR.
Located south of downtown Vernonia at the south end of Adams and Jefferson Avenues.
Description: The Banks/Vernonia trail is a premier ‘'Rails toTrails'’ trail in Oregon. The ride will include a ride around Vernonia Lake which is accessible to all our riders both in distance and terrain. Some riders will want to continue on to the Washington County line. This trail is great to revisit year round. Check Ride Details for a map, driving directions and a complete description of the trail.

August 19th & 20th Rides

Title: Waterfront Renaissance Trail
When: 2006/08/19 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Where: Meet at Wintler Park Situated on the bank of the Columbia River.
Description: This 14-foot-wide, shared-use concrete trail is the crowning jewel of Vancouver's Columbia River Waterfront Renaissance, connecting the downtown area to the city's long-neglected shoreline. The trail follows the Columbia River, passing Vancouver Landing, the Captain Vancouver Monument and the plaza dedicated to Ilchee, a Native Indian chief's daughter.

The Water Resources Education Center lies along the trail, as do the Old Apple Tree, Marine Park, Kaiser Viewing Tower and Shipyards, and Tidewater Cove. Along the way are shops, restaurants and great places to picnic, play or just enjoy the view. The trail will continue east with the future Wintler Park extension. Check Ride Details for a map, driving directions and a complete description of the trail.

Title: Puget Island [CANCELED]
When: 2006/08/20 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Where: Puget Island, Westport, OR

August 5th, 6th & 13th Rides

Title: Springwater Corridor Trail
When: 2006/08/05 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Where: Gresham Main City Park off of Powell in Gresham. OR.
Description: The trail has easy access from the park. This is an easy ride on flat terrain. Check Ride Details for a map, and a complete description of the trail.

Title: Hagg Lake
When: 2006/08/06 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Where: Henry Hagg Lake and Scoggins Valley Park
Description: We will meet at Elks Picnic Area. This ride will be on a bike lane that makes an eleven mile loop around Henry Hagg Lake. The terrain is rolling hills making this a ride for advanced riders. Getting there is easy. Just go west on Highway 8 (TV Hwy) through Hillsboro until you see the Forest Grove junction with Highway 47. Go left (south) on Highway 47 until you see the Hagg Lake/Scoggins Valley Park signs (5.9). Turn right at the signs and drive straight to the Park entrance (3.7 miles). Print this map as a guide or or ask the attendant at the Park gate for information. Check Riding Details for a map, driving directions and a complete description of the trail.

--The Following is a Special Event--

Title: Providence Bridge Pedal 2006
When: 2006/08/13
Where: Portland, OR
Description: Save the date! The 11th annual Bridge Pedal will be on Sunday, August 13th, 2006.