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Beautiful, rolling, challenging, and fun describe the Alpine Century Ride.
This is a benefit for the Alpine Community Center serving rural South Benton county with a pre-school and teen programs.
Pre-register before August 7 to be included in the drawing to win items such as wine from Benton-Lane Winery, a Swagmen 2 Bike Rack donated by BiMart Corp, Spy Riding Glasses and Commando Kit with extra lenses from Bike-n-Hike in Corvallis, Alpaca socks from Mountain Jewel Alpacas and Party in a Jar from Alsea Acre Goat Cheese! Both are members of the Alsea Valley Country Trail which our routes follow.
Safety and support are key as you negotiate the climbing, Highway 34 leg, the steep climb and descent in Lobster Valley, and the switchback descent climaxing the ride into the Alpine.
Experienced and caring staff provide support at rest stops, signage warns motorists, and friendly SAG support cruises the loop to provide assistance all along the route, with friendly people and great food awaiting you after a nice ride on a warm summer day. |
August 15, 2009 Schedule
7:00-8:45 am: Registration and pre-registered riders check in at Alpine Community Center at 25114 Alpine Road, Monroe, Oregon 97456.
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Ample parking is available in the ball field behind the school buildings.
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Pre-registered riders, please sign in and sign the waiver.
TBD: Riders who have not reached Rest stop 2 by this time should not attempt the century route through Lobster Valley.
1:00-6:30 pm: A fresh and delicious lunch awaits you after your ride.
| Did you know? More to do in the area!
This beautiful ride follows along parts of the Alsea Valley Country Trail. Members of the trail donated items for riders who preregister. Find out more on our registration page.
Other Rides in our area:
Blackberry Jamboree - Saturday, August 1, 2009 - Family oriented short rides with lots of fun, food, and entertainment for everyone Blackberry bRamble - Sunday, August 2, 2009 - Century, Metric Century, 42 Mile rides all fully supported, plus lots moreBlackberry Pie & Ice Cream Finish of both events. Details & Registration now open at http://www.eugenegears.org/rides/bramble
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Our route also intersects part of the new Willamette Valley Birding Trail, which is being developed now. This will be the first Oregon birding trail that includes bicycle loops as well as auto tour routes!
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Check out the results of our rider's survey!
Sponsors!
What You Need
Helmet: Our team is doing everything to make this tour a safe and fun ride for you. You can help with proper head protection. Riders must wear an ANSI or Snell approved helmet while riding.
Clothes and Sunscreen: Bring your sunglasses and sun screen! Two water bottles are also advisable for a hot, August ride.
And just in case, tuck away a windbreaker, gloves and a rain jacket. After all this is Oregon!
Tubes and Tools: A fleet of SAG support will be patrolling to help you out of any minor jams you might encounter. But for simple flats, bring a patch kit, spare inner tube, and a frame pump. Stock your tool kit with everything you need to adjust spokes and brakes, and mend a chain.
Rules of the road will apply. Ride single file at all times.
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For more information, contact:
Phone: 541-847-6028
Email: evelee@peak.org |
