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Summer Bike Camp – The Weekend Ride
July 12-14, 2013 – Oregon State University,
Corvallis
Contents
Cycle Oregon Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2013 Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Weekend Ride Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
What to Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Arrival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Food, Drink & Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Camp Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Course Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Route Insights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
OSU Extension: Family, Farms and Forestlands . . . . . . . 16
Rules of the Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Emergency Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Cancellation Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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CYCLE OREGON
Mission Statement
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Cycle Oregon is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming
individuals and communities through bicycling. Proceeds from the
ride go to the Cycle Oregon Fund, which helps preserve and protect
the special places of Oregon and supports community development
projects in the regions through which we ride.
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2013 Weekend Welcome
Weekend Ride Overview
Welcome to the 2013 Edition of
Cycle Oregon: The Weekend!
Friday – July 12, 2013
We’re excited that you’re joining us for an adventurous
Cycle Oregon weekend of riding and camaraderie. This
year we’re setting up our base again in Corvallis, home
of Oregon State University. From this friendly center-point
town, we’ll radiate outward to explore the Willamette
Valley in its scenic beauty and surprising variety of terrain.
Day One heads east, crossing fertile fields and following
flowing rivers; you’ll pass through tiny historic settlements
you probably never knew existed. If you take the long
route you’ll also see one of the most attractive covered
bridges in Oregon. It’s a pretty easy spin of a day, in a
beautiful landscape. On Day Two the compass points
more north, following the foothills of the Coast Range. A
short, rousing climb up through the forest is the prelude for
a day of natural bounty that includes a wildlife preserve,
quiet back roads and a mosaic of rolling topography. This
day will test your legs a bit more than yesterday, but the
rewards are ample.
Each day will feature route options for all kinds of riders.
We promise something for everyone: some challenging
routes and some easier ones; a family-friendly event with
activities for all ages; and the legendary Cycle Oregon
amenities and atmosphere.
This handbook contains all the information you need to
get to Oregon State University, the starting point for your
adventure. Read below for specific information on each
day’s schedule, as well as some of the activities available
during the weekend – including our Bike Camp for Kids!
We’re looking forward to a fabulous weekend of riding
the back roads of Oregon’s Willamette Valley. If you have
additional questions, please contact info@cycleoregon.
com or call 503-287-0405, x103. We’ll see you there!
2 p.m.
Arrive at Oregon State University
3 – 9 p.m.
Packet Pickup – Memorial Union Ballroom
3 – 9 p.m.
Bike Camp for Kids check-in – Packet Pickup
area, Memorial Union Ballroom
3 – 9 p.m. Dorm room check-in – Dorm Lobby (pre-assigned) 5 – 8 p.m.
Dinner – Dining Tent, Memorial Union Quad
5 – 6 p.m.
Physical therapist presentation: “Balance Your Body: Exercises to Enhance Cycling and Prevent Injuries” – Near Medical tent, Memorial Union Quad
5 – 10 p.m.
Beer Garden open – Memorial Union Quad
5 – 11 p.m.
Showers open – Langton Hall and Dixon Recreation Center
5 – 11 p.m.
Secure bike parking – McAlexander Fieldhouse
6 p.m. – 12 a.m. Massage appointments available – McAlexander Fieldhouse
6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Pool open – Dixon Recreation Center
7 – 8 p.m.
Entertainment: “Lincoln Crockett”
– Memorial Union Quad
8 p.m. Announcements – Memorial Union Quad
8:30 – 10 p.m.
Entertainment: “Funk Shui”
– Memorial Union Quad
Saturday – July 13, 2013
6 – 9 a.m. Breakfast – Dining Tent, Memorial Union Quad
6 a.m. – 11 p.m. Showers open – Langton Hall and
Dixon Recreation Center
6 a.m. – 11 p.m. Secure bike parking
– McAlexander Fieldhouse
7 – 10 a.m. Packet Pickup – Rider Services trailer,
Memorial Union Quad
7 – 10 a.m.
Dorm room check-in – Dorm Lobby (pre-assigned)
7 a.m.
Course opens
7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Rest stops open
7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Water stops open
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Bike Camp for Kids (kids can be dropped off between 7:30 & 8:30 a.m.
and picked up between 3:30 & 5 p.m.)
– Memorial Union Quad
8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. KidSpirit Camp (kids can be dropped
off at Langton Hall)
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9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lunch open (on route)
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lunch open (in camp) – Dining Tent,
Memorial Union Quad
12 p.m. - 12 a.m. Massage appointments available
– McAlexander Fieldhouse
1 – 7 p.m.
Acupuncturist available – Near Medical tent, Memorial Union Quad
2 – 8 p.m.
Pool open – Dixon Recreation Center
2 – 10 p.m.
Beer Garden – Memorial Union Quad
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Yoga class #1 – Dixon Recreation Center
4 – 6 p.m.
Physical therapy/injury consultations (free) – Near Medical tent, Memorial Union Quad
4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Entertainment: “Madison Jones”
– Memorial Union Quad
5 – 6 p.m.
Yoga class #2 – Dixon Recreation Center
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Entertainment: TBA – Memorial Union Quad
5 – 8 p.m.
Dinner – Dining Tent, Memorial Union Quad
6 p.m.
Course closes
6:45 – 7:45 p.m. Entertainment: “Gumbo”
– Memorial Union Quad
7 – 8 p.m.
Bike Parade – Memorial Union Quad
8 p.m. 8:30 – 10 p.m.
Announcements – Memorial Union Quad Entertainment: “Sweetwater”
– Memorial Union Quad
Sunday – July 14, 2013
6 – 9 a.m.
Breakfast – Dining Tent, Memorial Union Quad
6 – 7 a.m.
Yoga class #1 – Dixon Recreation Center
6 a.m. – 6 p.m. Secure bike parking
– McAlexander Fieldhouse
7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Showers open – Langton Hall and
Dixon Recreation Center
7 a.m.
Course opens
7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Rest stops open
7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Water stops open
8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Dorm room check-out – Return key/fob
to staff in dorm lobby
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Bike Camp for Kids (kids can be dropped off between 7:30 & 8:30 a.m. and picked up between 3:30 & 4 p.m.)
– Memorial Union Quad
8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. KidSpirit Camp (kids can be dropped
off at Langton Hall)
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lunch open (on route)
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lunch open (in camp) – Dining Tent,
Memorial Union Quad
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11 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.Entertainment: TBA
– Memorial Union Quad
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Finish line
Noon. – 4 p.m. Pool open – Dixon Recreation Center
1 – 4 p.m.
Acupuncturist available – Near Medical tent, Memorial Union Quad
2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Yoga class #2 – Dixon Recreation Center
5 p.m.
Course closes
What to Pack
These are suggestions; feel free to bring what you feel is
necessary.
Printable packing checklist (pdf)
Weather on the Ride
Summer weather in the Willamette Valley is usually
beautiful, with average daily highs in the mid-70s or
80s and nightly lows from 40 to 55. But be prepared for
inclement weather, and bring warm clothing and rain
gear.
For the Bike
A helmet is required, and we recommend the use of a
rearview mirror. You also must bring two 20-oz. water
bottles minimum (or equivalent hydration pack). Bring
some simple tools with you such as tubes, tire levers, patch
kit, pump and rag.
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Toiletries
Toothbrush, toothpaste, skin lotion, sunscreen, lip balm,
chamois butter, soap, shampoo, feminine hygiene products,
towels, washcloth, painkillers such as aspirin or ibuprofen,
antacids, band-aids, calamine lotion and insect repellant.
Clothing
Cycling jerseys, shorts and tights, camp shorts, long
pants, extra socks, short- and long-sleeve shirts, walking
shoes, swimwear, rain gear (water-repellant breathable
fabric is best), warm jacket. Cotton is not recommended
for cycling attire. Synthetics that “breathe” provide the
greatest comfort and cooling or warmth. At night, you
will appreciate a fleece pullover and long pants.
Camping
Tent, rain fly, ground cloth, sleeping bag, pad, pillow,
flashlight, extra bulbs and batteries. Veterans suggest
bringing something to identify your tent from the other tents
around you.
For the Dorms
A mattress pad will be provided, but remember to bring
a pillow, pillowcase, bottom sheet, sleeping bag or
other linens, and towel. Also, residence halls are not airconditioned, so if the forecast is for warmer weather, bring
a fan for your room.
Other Items
Camera, sunglasses, earplugs (for sleeping), penknife,
book, deck of cards, personal identification, insurance
card, cash and bank card.
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Directions
Getting to Oregon State University (Corvallis)
Interstate 5 Southbound or Northbound:
• Take Exit 228 (OR 34).
• Head west on OR 34 for 9.6 miles.
• Turn left onto OR 34 Bypass W/Corvallis-Newport Hwy.
• Go right on SW 26th St. (RV parking) or SW 30th (tent
campers) and follow signs to parking lots designated
for camping or parking your RV. Those staying in a
dorm will receive directions to their dorm with their
dorm room assignment (the week of July 8).
View Larger Map
Arrival
If you’re parking your car overnight at the university, follow
the signs to the designated parking areas and park your
car. The University Motor Pool lot on Campus Way is for
those staying in a dorm; the lots adjacent to Peavey Field
are for campers; the Reser Stadium parking lot is for those
bringing an RV or other vehicle to sleep in. You must have
a parking pass to park at the event. Be sure to display your
parking pass on the left-hand side of your dash. Click here
to purchase a parking pass for the weekend.
For tent campers, unload your baggage and bike and
transport it to Peavey Field, the tent camping location.
Volunteer porters will be available in the parking lots to
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help you move your gear to the camping area. Before or
after unloading your baggage and bike, go to the Packet
Pickup area (Memorial Union Ballroom on Friday, Rider
Services trailer on Saturday) to pick up your Rider Packet.
For those staying in the dorms, please follow the directions
to your pre-assigned dorm; they are included in the email
providing your dorm assignment, which will be sent the
week of July 8. Unload your belongings at the curb outside
of your assigned hall. As soon as your vehicle is unloaded,
please move it to long-term parking (University Motor
Pool lot on Campus Way) while the others in the group
carry your baggage into the dorm and check in with OSU
staff in the lobby. If you are by yourself, the volunteers will
watch your baggage while you move your car to longterm parking and return to the dorm. This helps ensure that
others can drop their baggage and that cars don’t back
up in front of the dorms. Do expect a short wait to drop off
your baggage at the dorm. Somebody must stay with your
vehicle at all times. Please obey all traffic signage and
volunteer directions. Please also be aware of construction
vehicles and activity.
Packet Pickup
Your Rider Packet will include maps, a wristband, a bike
number and a T-shirt. Be prepared to show your ID and
sign a waiver (click here to preview the waiver). You must
sign the waiver to pick up your packet. Once we affix your
wristband, it should not be removed unless you leave the
ride. The wristband is what identifies you as a participant
and gives you access to meals and course support.
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Accommodations
Food, Drink & Entertainment
Tent City
Meals
Camping is available Friday and Saturday nights at the
Oregon State University overnight site. Follow signs to the
tent camping area (Peavy Intramural Field). You might
want to bring something (ribbon, flag or blinking light) to
identify your tent among all the others.
Cycle Oregon will provide dinner at the overnight site on
Friday and Saturday, and breakfast at the overnight site
on Saturday and Sunday. Dinner and breakfast will be
served in a dining tent located at Memorial Union Quad.
Lunch will be served Saturday and Sunday on course or in
camp (Memorial Union Quad dining tent) for short-route
riders and Kids’ Camp participants.
Dorm Rooms
What to Bring: All rooms have single beds. Remember to
bring a pillow, pillowcase, bottom sheet, sleeping bag or
other linens, and towel. Also, residence halls are not airconditioned, so if the forecast is for warmer weather, bring
a fan for your room.
Check-in: Dorm room assignments will be sent to you
the week of July 8. You can pick up your room key and
building access fob on Friday, July 12, from 3–9 p.m. or
Saturday, July 13, from 7–10 a.m., in the lobby of your preassigned dorm. Keep the envelope given to you at checkin so you can use it to return the key and fob at the end of
the event.
Meal Times:
Breakfast: 6 – 9 a.m.
Lunch on course: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Lunch in camp: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Dinner: 5 – 8 p.m.
Meal Location: Dining Tent, Memorial Union Quad
The Widmer Brothers Beer Garden
The Beer Garden will feature hand-brewed ales from
Widmer Brothers Brewing Company, wine by the glass or
bottle from Eola Hills Winery, and pizza.
Check-out: Please remove all your personal belongings
Widmer Brothers Beer Garden Hours
from the dorm room by 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 14. Place
the key and fob in the envelope provided at check-in
and return it to the residential hall staff, who will be at the
desk in the lobby – or, if they’re not there, put it in the box
located in the lobby.
Friday: 5 – 10 p.m.
Saturday: 2 – 10 p.m.
Sunday: 12 – 5 p.m.
Beer Garden Location: Memorial Union Quad
Keys/Access Cards: Each adult guest will be issued a
room key and building access fob that must be returned
at check-out. Be sure to keep your key and access fob
with you at ALL times, as the rooms and residential halls
are locked at all times, except during desk hours. Locks
are changed when keys are lost. The cost to replace a
room key is $35. The cost to replace an access fob is $50.
If you are locked out of your room, please contact the
staff for the building in which you are staying. The staff
cellphone number is posted throughout the building.
Dorm Room Requests: OSU staff will do their best to
honor requests for groups of dorm rooms to be located in
the same building or on the same floor. Please email those
requests to [email protected] by June 28. Requests
received after June 28 will be too late to be considered.
Sleep in Your Vehicle
If you’d like to bring your RV, camp trailer or other vehicle
to sleep in, please make sure to register your vehicle so we
know how many vehicles to plan for. The cost for bringing
an RV is $40. RVs and other camp vehicles will be located
in the Reser Stadium parking lot on the Oregon State
University campus; there will be no hook-ups available.
Click here to sign up for RV parking.
Evening Announcements
Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m., the Cycle Oregon
community will gather around the Main Stage at Memorial
Union Quad. This is a great opportunity to hear tips about
the next day’s route, learn exciting information about the
places we’re visiting and catch up on some local folklore.
Best of all, it’s always followed by live entertainment.
Entertainment
Cycle Oregon showcases many of Oregon’s talented
performers, from country rockers to clog dancers, blues
divas to jazz greats. Performances are scheduled for
Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoon
on the Main Stage at Memorial Union Quad.
Entertainment Schedule
Friday, July 12
7 – 8 p.m.
8:30 – 10 p.m.
“Lincoln Crockett”
“Funk Shui”
Saturday, July 13
4:30 – 5:30 p.m. “Madison Jones”
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. TBA
6:45 – 7:45 p.m. “Gumbo”
8:30 – 10 p.m. “Sweetwater”
Sunday, July 14
11 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. TBA
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Special Presentation
Cycle Oregon Retail
The Rescued Photos of Cyclists Allen & Satchleben
The Cycle Oregon Retail trailer is where you can pick up
your pre-ordered jersey, buy extra meal tickets, or shop for
additional Cycle Oregon merchandise. Look for it near the
Rider Services trailer in the Memorial Union Quad.
Join bicycle historian David V. Herlihy for a special presentation
of rare photos from cyclists Thomas Allen and William
Satchleben’s historic bicycle tour around the world in the
1890s.
Date: Saturday, July 13
Time: 4 – 5:30 pm
Place: Memorial Union Ballroom (location of Packet Pickup)
Oregon State University (OSU) Information
(oregonstate.edu)
• OSU Self-Guided Tour: http://www.cycleoregon.
com/_uploads/OSU-Self-Guided-Tour.pdf
• OSU Sustainability Tour: http://oregonstate.edu/
sustainability/sites/default/files/docs/tourbrochure.pdf
Community Information: www.visitcorvallis.com
Camp Services
Medical Services
Medical services will be available on the course, at
lunch, and at the Oregon State University overnight site
(Memorial Union Quad). There is no charge for medical
services on the course or at the site. If you require
transport to or from a local medical facility, you will be
financially responsible for the transport and medical
services provided.
Massage Services
The massage team will be along on the ride, with halfhour and full-hour massages available. You can make
appointments with your favorite therapist by contacting
him or her directly, or you can sign up at the massage
area when you arrive at Oregon State University. The
Showers
Hot showers and all the other amenities you might
need will be provided at the overnight site. If you’re
camping, showers will be available in Langton Hall or
the Dixon Recreation Center. If you’re staying in a dorm,
showers are in your dorm and will be either private or
shared depending on which room you reserved. Please
remember to bring a towel and soap, as we do not
provide towels or toiletries.
Shower Hours
Friday, July 12: 5 – 11 p.m.
Saturday, July 13: 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Sunday, July 14: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Bike Parking
Bike security is an issue on the OSU campus, so please
make sure you secure your bike in some manner. Secure
bike parking is available at McAlexander Fieldhouse on
Friday from 5 – 11 p.m., Saturday from 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. and
Sunday from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. Those staying in the dorms
can bring their bikes to their rooms, but the university asks
that you brush the dirt off your tires before bringing your
bike inside and, if it rains, please carry your bike so mud is
not tracked into the dorms.
Rider Services
Look for the Rider Services trailer in the Memorial Union
Quad. Here you can ask questions, meet friends, leave a
note on the message board, or locate missing items at Lost
and Found.
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massage team will be located in McAlexander Fieldhouse.
Massage prices are $40 for a half-hour and $75 for a full
hour. They accept VISA, MasterCard, check or cash. For
more information about the Cycle Oregon Massage
Team, click here.
Yoga
We are happy to welcome Eliza Michiels to the Cycle
Oregon team. Eliza is a Kripalu-certified yoga teacher
and has been practicing yoga for more than 10 years.
All classes will be accessible to new and experienced
yogis, with the intention to stretch and open your body
after a long day of riding. Practicing gentle yoga is highly
recommended for injury prevention and improving muscle
recovery.
Whether you have a regular yoga practice or have never
tried it, join Eliza at any of the following times to breathe,
stretch and release your tension. Classes are free to all
Cycle Oregon riders, and kids are welcome!
Acupuncturist
Betsy Platt, LAc, MAcOM, is looking forward to another
year on the Weekend Ride. She will be available Friday
evening, Saturday and Sunday to provide specialized
acupuncture and Eastern medicine to alleviate muscle,
bone and joint pains; increase stamina and boost energy;
relieve arthritis symptoms; stop headaches; address
respiratory problems; ease gastrointestinal disorders; and
more. She is happy to consult with you to determine if
acupuncture would be a beneficial treatment for your
concern. She offers free introductory mini-treatments and
accepts most insurance plans. She is determined to help
all riders cycle pain-free!
Bike Repair
Note: All classes are one hour
The Bike Gallery’s team of bicycle technicians provides
mechanical support on the course and at the overnight
site. Technical support is available for emergency repairs
of well-maintained equipment. It’s your responsibility
to make sure your bicycle is in good condition. Labor is
usually free, compliments of Cycle Oregon and The Bike
Gallery, while cyclists pay for all parts. Labor charges may
apply if your bicycle does not meet pre-ride requirements.
Physical Therapist
Bike Retail
Megan Moseley, PT, LMT, from Bodywise Physical Therapy,
will be available between 4 and 6 p.m. on Saturday, July
13, near the Medical tent, for injury assessments, hands-on
treatment, education about the origin of your symptoms,
instruction in specific stretches, exercises and self-care
techniques, as well as kinesio-taping, bracing, insole
posting and recommendations for bike fitting adjustments.
For those who forget their helmets or want to buy a pair
of bike shorts, The Bike Gallery will have a few cyclingrelated items for sale at the overnight site.
Saturday, July 13: 3:30 & 5 p.m.
Sunday, July 14: 6:00 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Megan will also offer a one-hour “Balance Your Body”
class on Friday, July 12, at 5 p.m. near the Medical tent,
that focuses specifically on stretches and core exercises to
balance your body for more efficient and injury-free cycling.
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Bike Rentals
New from Bike Gallery! Are you flying in for Cycle Oregon
and prefer not to transport your bike? Or do you just want
to experience one of Trek’s best road bikes? Bike Gallery
is now offering a bicycle rental program. Bicycle pick-up
and return is on-site at the Cycle Oregon Weekend Ride
location. Sizes are limited, so call early for reservations. For
more information, see Bike Gallery’s website.
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Bike Gallery Hours
Friday, July 12: 3 - 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 13: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
or contact the KidSpirit office. If you need to pick up a
camper early,
speak to the KidSpirit staff when you drop off your child so
they can have the camper in the office for you at that time.
Sunday, July 14: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Family Bike Parade!
Bike Camp for Kids
Join the Community Cycling Center’s Family Bike Parade
for an evening of bike-tastic entertainment. The event
will kick off at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, with a fun and
fabulous bike-decorating station located next to the Bike
Camp area. At 7:15 p.m., our vibrant parade will weave
through the OSU campus and make its way to the Main
Stage by 8 p.m. The Family Bike Parade welcomes people
of all ages and abilities. We require children under the
age of 18 to be accompanied by an adult.
The Community Cycling Center’s Kids’ Bike Camp is
returning to Cycle Oregon for another summer adventure
on two wheels! Saturday registration for kids ages 5–15 is
currently full, but there are a few spots left in the Sunday
Bike Camp. Please contact Cycle Oregon to add your
child to the Sunday roster or Saturday waitlist. Families who
have registered will receive a confirmation e-mail from the
Community Cycling Center with more bike camp details.
KidSpirit Camp
Oregon State’s popular KidSpirit program will offer a
special two-day version of their ACES summer camp for
school kids – a day camp from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on
Saturday and Sunday of the Weekend Ride. The camp
will have structured classes every hour that focus on skill
development and games in a safe environment focused
on fun; most activities will be outside. The exact classes
are being determined, but could include soccer, archery,
relays, beach volleyball and many others.
To register, click on this link, then click on the online
registration link for ACES, where you can sign up for the
program called “ACES-Cycle Oregon.”
Drop-off and pick-up take place at Langton Hall on
Jefferson Way. If it’s not clear where you need to go to
drop off or pick up a camper, please come to the KidSpirit
Office in 125 Langton Hall. Can’t find it? Look at this map
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Menus
FRIDAY, JULY 12
Dinner
Pulled Pork, Pulled Beef or Vegan Sunburger
on Onion Kaiser Rolls
Baked Beans (vegan)
Coleslaw (vegan)
Brownies
SATURDAY, JULY 13
Breakfast
Scrambled Eggs w/Tillamook Cheese
Breakfast Potatoes
Bacon or Sausage
Fresh Fruit Tray (vegan)
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Lunch
Turkey Sandwich (sliced turkey, provolone cheese, green
leaf lettuce and tomato on Dave’s Killer Bread)
Veggie Sandwich (cucumber, portabello mushroom,
green leaf lettuce, tomato, feta, roasted red pepper
hummus on Dave’s Killer Bread)
Baby Carrots (vegan)
Course support services are available only during the
course hours. If you leave before the course opens or are
still riding after the course closes, there will be no support
services available. All Cycle Oregon riders still on the
course after 6 p.m. (5 p.m. on Sunday) will be offered a
ride to camp. If you choose not to take the ride you will be
on your own to get back to camp.
Lunch (sponsored by OHSU)
Sun Chips
Cookies
Condiment Station: Ranch and hummus
Dinner
Pasta Bar with Grilled Chicken or Grilled and Marinated
Tofu (vegan)
Marinara Sauce (vegan) or Garlic Alfredo
Green Salad with Tomato and Cucumber (vegan)
Rolls and Whipped Butter
Cookies
SUNDAY, JULY 14
Breakfast
Lunch is provided on the course each day, and also at
the overnight site for the short-route riders. Lunch sites will
be complete with food, beverages, restrooms, water, bike
mechanics, gear drop and a medical attendant. Lunch
on course is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and in camp from
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Rest Stops (sponsored by Moda Health)
Three rest stops will be available along the route each day
to provide water, beverages and nutritious and delicious
snacks. Rest stop signs alert riders when one is ahead. You
can also see the location of each rest stop on the maps that
will be inside the Rider Packet you receive at Packet Pickup.
Scrambled Eggs w/Tillamook Cheese
Breakfast Potatoes
Bacon or Sausage
Fresh Fruit Tray (vegan)
Lunch
Chicken Caesar Wrap (chicken, Caesar dressing, romaine
lettuce and Parmesan cheese on a flour tortilla)
Vegetarian Wrap (black bean patty, provolone cheese,
lettuce, red pepper, pesto mayo on whole wheat tortilla)
Whole Fruit
Kettle Chips (vegan)
Brownies
Condiment Station: Mayo, mustard, hummus, pesto,
spinach, tomato, onion and pickles
Special Diet Needs: If you would like additional glutenfree or vegan menu options, please send an email to
[email protected] by June 28 to make your request.
You will receive a special meal band at check-in so you
can receive your requested food option. We will not be
able to provide gluten-free or vegan options to those who
do not request this ahead of time.
Course Information
Cycle Oregon prides itself on providing a fully supported
ride. Our goal is to help you finish the day’s ride. To that
end, our course is complete with the following services
and amenities.
Course Hours: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. (on Sunday the course will
close at 5 p.m.)
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Water Stops
In addition to the rest stops, one or two water stops per day
will provide water and restrooms.
Gear Drop
Each day at either the first rest stop or lunch, you can
drop off a limited amount of clothing to be taken back
to the Oregon State University overnight site. This service
is for small items such as jackets, tights, leggings, gloves,
etc. No half-eaten sandwiches, half-stuffed panniers or
other oddities will be transported. Gear Drop items can be
picked up near Rider Services, generally between 4 and 5
p.m.
SAG Vans
There will be multiple SAG vans on the course each day.
They are available to transport cyclists as needed due to
mechanical problems or medical injuries. They also have
extra water and snacks, if needed. If at any time you
need assistance, please signal a SAG van with a “thumbs
down” signal. If you do get into a SAG van, you may not
be transported directly to camp. The SAG vans usually wait
until they are full to go to camp.
All minors age 13 and under must be accompanied by
a parent/guardian on all SAG or official Cycle Oregon
vehicle transports, except in the case of an emergency.
Safety Patrol
A volunteer safety patrol rides the Cycle Oregon course
on motorcycle each day. They are a great source of
information and assistance, and enhance the overall
safety of the ride by interacting with riders who may pose a
hazard by unlawful or unsafe riding.
Motorcycle Police
Motorcycle police officers accompany Cycle Oregon
each day. They provide a moving network of safety
patrol and communications between the tour and the
communities through which we ride. These officers have full
authority to enforce the motor vehicle code of Oregon –
which, of course, includes bikes.
Bike Mechanics
The Bike Gallery will provide mechanics on the course,
at rest stops and at lunch. They will make basic repairs in
order to get you back to camp. All mechanical services
are provided compliments of The Bike Gallery and Cycle
Oregon. Cyclists will incur any charges associated with
parts or extensive repairs.
the routes we offer. Going beyond what’s on a map, here’s
some insight into how and why the routes were chosen, the
challenges involved in coming up with several routes each
day, and what you can expect out on the road.
To get this inside information, we went to the man with a
plan, Ken Chichester, the primary route planner for Cycle
Oregon. Here’s what he shared about this year’s routes.
Why did you choose to go this way?
Last year’s Weekend Ride, based on the campus of
Oregon State University, and its routes, got rave reviews
from both riders and OSU staff. Based on such positive
feedback, it made sense to base our Weekend Ride there
again. There isn’t a lot of interest in using the same route
in successive years (at least I don’t have such an interest),
so the challenge was to offer rides in different parts of the
Corvallis/Albany area.
What planning challenges were
involved with this route?
Planning a Weekend Ride route is much more challenging
than developing routes for the Week Ride. For the typical
day in the weeklong event, all that’s needed is to get riders
from one location to another. On Weekend Rides, we want
to accommodate experienced riders, less experienced
cyclists and families. This results in creating three routes for
each of the two days and finding riding locations for Kids’
Camp participants, plus trying to merge the long, medium
and short routes so they share some stops, and ideally
lunch sites.
Provide a brief point-to-point description of the route.
Day 1 – Saturday
SHORT ROUTE - This route is just over 12 miles long, and
almost half is on a bike path. The short route does not use
any of the roadways of the medium or long routes.
Riders will leave campus on a street with a good bike lane
and cross busy Highway 34 with the aid a traffic signal,
and immediately ride onto a bike path. The path parallels
roadways at times, and at other times is completely
separate from traffic. The path leads to the community of
Philomath, as it did last year. The Philomath Frolic & Rodeo
is the same weekend as our event, and again our route will
provide the opportunity to watch a parade. This year the
route passes by the rodeo grounds, with access to craft
and food booths and carnival rides.
After leaving Philomath, the route travels on county roads
with good bike lanes to the edge of the OSU campus.
Nearly two miles at the end is on a dedicated bike path,
with the chance to ride through the Irish Bend covered
bridge before finishing.
Route Insights
MEDIUM ROUTE – The medium route is 51 miles in length,
As you prepare for the 2013 Weekend Ride, we thought it
might be helpful – and kind of fun – to learn more about
and shares the same roads as the long route for the first
24 miles. After leaving the long route, riders will travel just
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over four miles to arrive at the lunch site shared by both
the medium and long routes. This short section will follow a
lightly traveled county road to Lebanon, and then use city
streets to arrive at a city park on the Santiam River. After
lunch, riders choosing this route will use the same roads as
the long-route riders to return to campus.
The medium route is flat all day, and should be considered
a moderately difficult day in comparison with previous
weekend routes, because of its length.
LONG ROUTE – The long route is 85 miles long and
makes a loop east of Corvallis through the communities
of Tangent, Plainview, Sodaville, Waterloo and Lacomb
to arrive in Lebanon for lunch at River Park on the banks
of the Santiam River. Everyone on the medium and long
routes then follows the same roads to return to campus.
The route from OSU is flat and travels through Willamette
Valley agricultural fields (mainly grass seed) to Tangent
and then across I-5 – the big hill so far. The roads continue
to be flat until the point where medium-route riders turn off
to go to lunch just prior to Sodaville.
When leaving Sodaville, the steepest hill of the day
creates a challenge for almost a half-mile, but at the crest
of the hill is a reward of a downhill to the intersection with
Highway 20. Crossing this at-times-busy highway leads
to Waterloo and a stop in Waterloo County Park, on the
Santiam River.
After leaving Waterloo, the route travels on county roads
with little traffic, but quite a few whoop-de-doos – a
technical cycling term for a bunch of rollers (i.e., short but
not long hills). Traveling through Lacomb provides views
of agricultural fields and wooded hillsides to the Lacomb
covered bridge and Roaring River Park for another stop.
After leaving the Roaring River area, the route turns south
to Lebanon for lunch. All medium- and long-route riders
will leave Lebanon on county roads, again traveling on
flats through agricultural fields to Tangent, and then re-
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trace the route used in the morning to return to OSU.
The first and last portions of this route are flat, but there
are quite a few short and moderate hills during the middle
portion of the long route. Although this route is longer than
last year’s, most will probably consider it easier because
of the lack of sustained climbing that was experienced on
Day 1 last year.
Day 2 – Sunday
The routes on Day 2 are specifically designed to be
shorter and easier than the routes used on Day 1, to allow
participants to finish earlier in the day, as most will drive
home in the afternoon. The short route is 11 miles; the
medium is 37, and the long is 59.
SHORT ROUTE – Riders will use the same route through
Corvallis as the other two routes for the first three miles. At
that point, short-route riders will travel on city streets with
good bike lanes and up a slight hill for a couple of miles,
where the route leaves city streets and enters a dedicated
bike path. After traveling for a short distance on a ridge,
the route travels downhill for a mile to the end of the bike
path. After turning onto a county roadway for just less
than a mile, riders will again turn onto a dedicated bike
path. This path travels through the Bald Hill Natural Area and
is completely separated from roads for the last three and a
half miles of the ride. The route finishes on the same bike path
as the previous day, past the Irish Bend covered bridge.
MEDIUM ROUTE – Both the medium and long routes
use the same streets for the first 13 miles. Riders on both
routes get to enjoy(?) the biggest climb of the day to the
Lewisburg Saddle Trailhead, accessing McDonald Forest.
McDonald is one of eight OSU laboratory forests providing
teaching and research opportunities for students and
forest managers. Upon reaching the summit after a mile
and a half climb, there is a descent of a mile to a forested
valley on Soap Creek Road.
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When splitting from the long route, riders pass the Coffin
Butte Landfill, the second largest landfill in Oregon, and
then cross Highway 99W. We could have avoided the view
of the landfill, but going this way leads to a better crossing
of busy Highway 99W. After crossing the main north-south
U.S. highway, riders will travel through a portion of Camp
Adair, a U.S Army base that trained over 100,000 soldiers
from 1942 to 1944. For a couple of years at the end of
WWII, Camp Adair also served as a prisoner-of-war camp,
housing German and Italian POWs. This portion of Camp
Adair is within the boundaries of the E.E. Wilson Wildlife
Area, managed by the Oregon Department of Fish &
Wildlife.
city streets to arrive at OSU as the previous day, for what is
hoped was a very enjoyable Cycle Oregon experience.
This route is considered moderately easy, as there is only
the one steep climb when leaving Corvallis. The other
elevations gains are not steep or extended, and the
mileage is not overly long.
After riding through the wildlife area, the route uses county
roads for nearly five miles to arrive at a large county park
for lunch. Just prior to lunch, the medium route joins riders
on the long route, and all will use the same route to lunch
and the finish at OSU.
Except for the climb at the beginning of the day, the
medium route is relatively flat. Most will consider the day
a moderate one.
LONG ROUTE – After splitting from the route used by
riders on the medium route at 13 miles, long-route riders
continue north for two miles and then must navigate
a short (1.9 miles) section of gravel, which ends at the
Benton/Polk County line. This gravel section could have
been avoided, but would have required a couple
crossings of Highway 99W, and less Polk County roads. This
tradeoff is considered worthwhile because Polk County
has made the decision to pave roads only with asphalt
– no chip-seal! The route is on smooooth and very lightly
travelled Polk County roads for the next 21+ miles, and
uses some of the roads used a few years ago when the
weekend ride was based in Monmouth.
This route continues east and then south through
the community of Buena Vista and then goes by the
Luckiamute State Natural Area, one of the newer state
parks, with nearly 1,000 acres of hiking and paddling
access. Riders will then join medium-route riders just before
the lunch site at North Albany Park. From lunch, all riders
will travel through the north city limits of Albany and cross
the Santiam River on U.S. Highway 20 into the old-town
section of Albany.
After a very short distance on city streets, the route skirts
Albany’s Bryant Park to access Riverside Drive. Riders
continue on lightly traveled Riverside Drive for about five
miles until its end at Highway 34. Then there is a two-mile
section of heavily traveled, five-lane state highway with a
wide shoulder that riders must negotiate before accessing
a bike path just prior to crossing the Willamette River and
returning to Corvallis. The route to the finish uses the same
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OSU Extension: Family,
Farms and Forestlands
Oregon State University Extension Service is back with
Cycle Oregon this year, and very excited for the opportunity
to share information regarding health and nutrition, as
well as Willamette Valley history, ecology, local forestry,
farming and gardening during the Weekend Ride. They
will have Family and Community Health experts, local
family forest landowners, Master Gardeners and other OSU
Extension representatives at the overnight site, with more
detailed information for you to take along on your rides,
so be sure to come by and say hello, ask questions, and
share what you have seen on the tour. Learn more about
everything OSU Extension has to offer at
extension.oregonstate.edu.
You will pass many farms on Day 1 of the ride. Family
farms in the area grow more than 170 different crop
and livestock products, contributing significantly to
Oregon’s economy. Soil and water resources provide
the opportunity for berries, hazelnuts, flower bulbs,
vegetables, Christmas trees, livestock, mint, hops, pasture
and wine grapes to grow abundantly, adding to the
diversity of Oregon agriculture. The warm dry summers in
the valley provide ideal conditions for grass, sugar beet,
vegetable seed and flower seed production, which is
why Oregon leads the world in growing and selling seed
crops. Commercial small farms often sell their products
directly to consumers. Riding along a rural road in the
valley often leads to roadside stands or U-pick fields
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where you can stop and sample the freshest fruits and
vegetables available during the growing season. There’s
nothing better than enjoying a pint of Oregon strawberries
or marionberries on a summer day. Sustenance and
lifestyle farms are opportunities for families to provide for
themselves, enjoy the countryside, ride horses and raise
children to value agriculture and the environment.
You cannot discuss Oregon’s history without discussing
our forests and their management. Forests and their many
economic, environmental and social benefits are possibly
the most treasured resource in this natural-resourcerich state. Oregon’s forest management story started
pre-settlement with the Native American use of fire to
create wildlife habitat and open areas for living space
and agriculture. Homesteaders were motivated to make
the long arduous trek to Oregon in order to harvest a
seemingly endless supply of huge trees and to tend sheep
in the open range. Oregon is 50 percent forested, with
30 million acres in a mix of public reserves, multi-purpose
forest and rangelands, private and tribal forests. These
forests contain 65 species of trees within four distinct foresttypes. Riders are going to see this “matrix” of forest types
and ownerships on Day 2. The family forestland owner
community in Oregon is strong and incredibly positive,
and they dedicate countless hours to do things such as
help out at events like Cycle Oregon, work with children,
protect and rehabilitate critical fish and wildlife habitat,
as well as provide renewable resources and social,
ecological and recreational services to surrounding areas.
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Rules of the Ride
The number-one priority of Cycle Oregon is your safety.
Therefore, here are a few rules we insist you follow:
1. Only bicycles propelled exclusively by human power are
allowed to participate in a Cycle Oregon-sponsored event.
2. Helmets and two water bottles (or equivalent) are
required on Cycle Oregon. The use of rearview mirrors
is recommended as a safety measure.
3. Cycle Oregon uses a group of “Safety Patrol”
volunteers on motorcycle who provide an on-course
presence and are a good source of information or
assistance during the ride. They enhance the overall
safety of the ride by interacting with the riders who
may pose a hazard by unlawful or unsafe riding. Heed
their advice.
4. By Oregon law, bicyclists are operators of vehicles
and must comply with all traffic laws. Cycle Oregon
reserves the right to expel any participant who
demonstrates a reluctance to ride in a safe and lawful
manner. Riders who violate safety laws in the Oregon
motor vehicle code are also subject to citation by law
enforcement officials.
5. The Cycle Oregon course is open from 7 a.m. to 6
p.m. (5 p.m. on Sunday). Course support vehicles and
other support services are available only during course
hours. Any cyclist(s) still on the course after it closes will
be offered a ride to camp; if you choose not to take it
you are on your own to get into camp, and no course
support services will be available for those who choose
to stay out on the course after it closes.
6. SAG support is to be used for mechanical and/or medical
reasons. Excessive use of SAG support (3 or more times)
for any other reason may exclude participants from
registering for future Cycle Oregon events.
7. The course will be clearly marked. If you leave the
official course, you are not part of the ride and will not
receive any services or support.
10. Pass only on the left. Call “ON YOUR LEFT” to alert a
rider you intend to pass. The call “CAR BACK” passes
the message forward when a vehicle is approaching
from behind. Use arm signals to indicate turns. Point
out potholes, broken glass and other hazards to those
behind you. Signal your intention to stop, and pull off
the roadway.
11. Use of iPods and similar musical devices while riding on
Cycle Oregon is highly discouraged. Safe group riding in an
event such as Cycle Oregon depends on communication
between cyclists. iPods interfere with that process and
make it difficult for people to hear instructions such as “CAR
BACK” and “ON YOUR LEFT.” iPods also make it difficult to
hear approaching cars or trucks, negatively impacting the
safety of cyclists and motorists.
12. Cycle Oregon enjoys a reputation for leaving
our campsites, lunch spots, rest stops and course
spotless. Please dispose of all trash, recyclables and
compostables in the appropriate places.
13. Cyclists must keep the roadway clear when stopping
at an event-designated stop or any other location.
Please ensure that bicycles are parked off the road
and that cyclists do not congregate on the roadways.
14. Cycle Oregon includes at least two roadside water
stops each day, along with assorted drinks at meals
and all rest stops. Still, the responsibility for carrying
sufficient water and remaining properly hydrated is
yours. Make sure you drink extra fluids before, during
and after the ride to reduce the risk of dehydration.
While in the saddle, you should consume an average
of one liter of fluid for each hour of riding. Drink before
you become thirsty. By the time you feel thirsty, you
are already slightly dehydrated. Muscle cramping can
also be a sign of dehydration. If at any time you run
low on water, signal a SAG van with a “thumbs down”
and ask for a fill-up. Do not be tempted by roadside
rivers and streams, as the water may contain bacteria
or parasites.
8. We try to direct as much vehicle traffic as possible
off the route. Nevertheless, the tour travels on public
highways. Therefore, ride no more than two abreast.
Ride beside a pal only where it is safe to do so, and
where you do not block traffic or force other riders to
swing far out to pass.
9. Never draft behind a vehicle. Pacelines are prohibited
in areas of high vehicle or cyclist traffic, and are limited
in size to a maximum of seven riders. Be especially
careful at railroad tracks, cattle guards and busy
intersections. Course monitors and safety vehicles may
be stationed in areas of special concern.
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Emergency Information
In extreme emergencies, family members can contact a
rider by calling 503-381-4614 or 503-866-5168. Bear in mind
that it may take up to eight hours to locate a rider and
relay a message.
You Can Help in an Emergency
If you witness an accident on the course, please do the
following:
• Call 911.
• Do not move the injured rider, especially if you
suspect a head or spinal injury.
• Notify a passing ambulance, SAG van or staff vehicle
with the “thumbs down” signal.
• Take care of yourself. Do not step into the path of
vehicle traffic.
• Keep the injured person calm.
Once a Cycle Oregon official is on the scene and you
have given a statement, please continue on the ride.
Extensive Communications
HAM radio operators provide emergency and logistical
communication for Cycle Oregon. A HAM radio operator
rides in almost every Cycle Oregon course vehicle so
that event managers, medical services and all staff are in
touch at all times.
Motorcycle Police
Motorcycle police officers accompany Cycle Oregon
each day. These officers have full authority to enforce the
motor vehicle code of Oregon – which, of course, includes
bikes. They can also be contacted for any emergency
issues on the course.
Ambulance Service
MetroWest provides three Advanced Life Support
ambulances that give around-the-clock medical support
on the course and in camp. If you require medical
attention on the course, you should notify a SAG van,
ambulance or staff vehicle with the “thumbs down” signal.
Please note: There is no charge for medical services
rendered by MetroWest on the course or at the campsite.
MetroWest will not transport you to a medical facility
unless it is a critical situation. If you require transport using
MetroWest, a local ambulance or helicopter, you will be
financially responsible for any resulting charges. You are
also financially responsible for any services provided by
local medical facilities.
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Cancellation Policy
Before Friday, June 14, 2013
If you can’t make the ride, submit a written cancellation
by Friday, June 14, 2013, for a refund, less a processing fee
of $35 for rider registration and accompanying additional
services (parking, dorm room or RV parking). The fee for
cancelling an additional service only is $25 for dorm room
and RV parking, as applicable. There is no refund for
cancelling parking only.
From June 15 to June 28, 2013
Refunds less a $50 fee for rider registrations and
accompanying additional services (parking, dorm room
or RV parking) will be issued to those who submit a written
cancellation. The fee for cancelling a dorm room only is $50,
and there is no refund for RV parking after June 15, 2013.
After June 28, 2013
No refunds are available for cancellations (either ride
registrations or additional services) after June 28, 2013. Sorry,
no exceptions! Credits for future events are not offered.
Transfers and Openings
No transfers will be accepted. A waiting list will be
implemented when the registration for the Weekend
Ride closes. If a spot opens up because of cancellations,
individuals will be offered a chance to register in the order
in which they signed up on the waiting list.
Submitting Cancellations
Please submit cancellation requests to
[email protected] or send a letter to:
Cancellations
Cycle Oregon
2124 N. Flint Ave.
Portland, OR 97227
All refunds will be processed through the credit card you
used when registering.
Questions?
Contact Ingrid at 503-287-0405, ext. 103
or [email protected]
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