Riders from all over the country are flocking to Portland this weekend for the annual Portland Century, Portland's premier century ride. Riders are coming from 14 states and Canada to get a taste of some of the best cycling in... orbike Ayleen@ORBike.com Portland Century

I know, I really shouldn't be posing this question in August, at least here in the Northwest where our summers are supposed to be our secret Hawaiian summers filled with sunshine (if only for a few short months) but today... orbike Ayleen@ORBike.com Gear

Lydia Cox is the School, Youth & Family Program Coordinator for Hands on Greater Portland, the beneficiary of the Portland Century, so naturally she's quite excited to be participating in the ride. Hands on Greater Portland is an organization that... orbike Ayleen@ORBike.com Portland Century

Portland Department of Transportation has been running a lunchtime discussion series called the Bicycle Brown Bag. These lectures are a great opportunity to learn about bicycling topics while you have lunch. The lectures take place at the Portland Building, 1120... orbike Ayleen@ORBike.com Advocacy

Kary Kanalz is one of the many people who is riding in this year's Portland Century, Portland's premier century ride with unrivaled support. The ride is a chance to celebrate Portland in all it's beauty and to experience it from... orbike Ayleen@ORBike.com Portland Century

With all this mt. biking activity happening, I thought now might be a good time to go over some mt. biking 101 for those of you who are looking to get started. Mt. Bike Oregon is this weekend, the Oregonian... orbike Ayleen@ORBike.com Mt. Bike Oregon

We've been shouting it from the mountain peaks for a long time now: Mt. Bike Oregon is awesome! But don't just take our word for it. Check out this cool article that came out in the Sunday Oregonian travel section.... orbike Ayleen@ORBike.com Mt. Bike Oregon

Tonight is the Health Net Portland Twilight Criterium! If you're an ORbike member you'll be enjoying sweet viewing, food a beer in the VIP lounge. There's no better spot on course to catch all the hot racing action.The event starts... orbike Ayleen@ORBike.com Racing

The last clinic of the season is Monday August 11th If you haven't made it out this season than you have one more chance. The organizer, Jim Anderson, says they have had huge success with this series of clinics. Never... orbike Ayleen@ORBike.com Women

Remember when summertime meant no school, no worries and bike riding around the neighborhood? Lemonade stands, watermelon, sundaes, squirt guns and Slip n' Slides? The Hottest Day of the Year Ride is a chance to re-live and re-love all of... orbike Ayleen@ORBike.com Hottest Day of the Year Ride

On Thursday, August 7th, the City of Portland will officially celebrate being awarded Platinum Status by the League of American Bicyclists. The event will take place at City Hall, 1221 SW 4th Avenue, from 5-7pm.From Transportation Options Coordinator Linda Ginenthal:... orbike Ayleen@ORBike.com Advocacy

I was down in Oakridge for the July weekend of Mt. Bike Oregon, and really there's nothing quite like it. The camaraderie is great; people come from all over the country (and as far away as Switzerland) to hang out... orbike Ayleen@ORBike.com Mt. Bike Oregon

The Night Ride last Saturday in Portland was off the hook! There were costumed riders everywhere. Over 1,300 people hit the streets for a nighttime adventure, and gobbled up 2,200 doughnuts at the finish line. The mysterious bagpiper, tucked away... orbike Ayleen@ORBike.com Culture

It's time for The Night Ride! This quirky-fun t-shirt is a hot Portland tradition that is not to be missed. Get your costume on and head down to the Amtrak station and get ready for an off-the-hook adventure. Registration is... orbike Ayleen@ORBike.com Fun Rides

If there were an award for being Mt. Bike Oregon's biggest fan, it would definitely go to Shanti Ware, who loves MBO so much she brings friends she knows through MySpace and helps lead clinics for women. Her enthusiasm for... orbike Ayleen@ORBike.com Mt. Bike Oregon

ORbike member Megan Kent bought her first road bike last October, after she was informed by her doctor that swimming and cycling were the only safe sports for her because of injured knees. Just two months later went on a... orbike Ayleen@ORBike.com ORBike.com News

The NW Tandem Rally is coming up this week in McMinnville. Grab your favorite riding partner and saddle up on a bicycle built for two (or more!) for a Fourth of July weekend packed with bike activities. Proceeds will benefit... orbike Ayleen@ORBike.com Clubs/Groups

It's summer, so naturally there are more people on bikes right now. But there are EVEN more people on bikes these days because of gas prices, economic woes and health concerns. We can also attribute the increase to more education,... orbike Ayleen@ORBike.com Advocacy

Oakridge, Oregon - surrounded on all sides by national forest - has some of the nation's best trails. Even Gary Fisher agrees. But what do you think? What are your favorite trails in Oakridge? Have you had the epic Mt.... orbike Ayleen@ORBike.com Mt. Bike Oregon

The Mountain Lakes Challenge, set in the mountains of Southern Oregon, is a stunning ride on country roads. With Mt. Ashland and Mt. McLoughlin in the background you'll ride through meadows of wildflowers, beneath towering conifer forests and by dazzling... orbike Ayleen@ORBike.com Organized Rides