08/09/2009

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1. Multisport
   Vashon Island, WA

   AnchorMan Triathlon

   August 09, 2009
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   .5-mile swim, 14.6-mile bike, 3.5-mile run. Point to point swim, run around the Burton Peninsula. Staging at Jensen Point Park. Limit 500.

   http://anchormantriathlon.com
2. Multisport
   Langley, BC

   Walnut Grove Triathlon

   August 09, 2009
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   Sprint distance triathlon that is perfect for beginners and experts alike. 750m pool swim, 20km bicycle, 5km run. Starts at Walnut Grove Community Center. Sanctioned by TriBC.

   Tanya Williams, TriGeeks Multisport Club

   604 541-1894

   http://trigeeks.ca/walnut_grove_triathlon.htm
3. Multisport
   Ellensburg, WA

   Whisky Dick Triathlon

   August 09, 2009
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   Individual and team events. 1-mile swim in the Columbia River at Vantage, 26.4-mile bike ride, 8.8-mile run. Pick up from 7-8am. Race 8:30am in Vantage.

   Whiskey Dick Triathlon

   whiskydick.com
4. Multisport
   Campbell River, BC

   XTC Campbell River

   August 09, 2009
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   Off-road multisport race. McIvor Lake, full xtc 1000m swim, 24km mtb and a 10km trail run. Open to all levels, from new to off-road triathlon to pro athlete. Half xtc distance also available. $1,500 cash prize.

   Teri Taylor, Cove Communications

   888-788-4645

   1025 Brooksbank Avenue

   N Vancouver, BC V7L 4H8

   xtccanada.com
5. Mountain Bike Racing
   Panorama, BC

   TransRockies

   August 09, 2009 to August 15, 2009
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   An epic 7-day MTB stage race through the majestic Canadian Rockies. 550 km of wilderness trails, 12,000 vertical meters of elevation, 300 riders spread over 6 team categories. Limit 150 teams. Also offers a 3-day solo event available. Panorama to Fernie with a few detours.

   Aaron McConnell, Transrockies Inc

   403-668-7537

   805 - 11 Ave SW

   Calgary, AB T2R 0E6

   www.transrockies.com

   Sponsored by www.bikekootenayrockies.com, Rocky Mountain Bicycles, Sugoi, The Bike Shop

6. Mountain Bike Racing
   TBC, OR

   Brett Jarolimek Memorial Ride

   August 09, 2009
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   Canceled for 2009. Cross country race in memory of Brett Jarolimek.

   Matt Cardinal

   503-313-9800
7. Road Racing
   Gresham, OR

   Gresham Criterium

   August 09, 2009
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   The venerable downtown Gresham course featuring a six 'L' corners with wide fast turns and smooth pavement. Wide finishing straight. starts at 9am, last start at 3pm. Registration opens at 8am.

   Kevin Thompson, Half Fast Velo/ Cyclepath

   503-481-7662

   www.obra.org
8. Road Racing
   Kirkland, WA

   Kirkland CriteriumBAW

   August 09, 2009
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   Race for Cat 4 men Cat 3 men, Women 1/3 and Pro 1/2 men. Kids Race. First race off at 5pm, last race ends 8:45. Six-corner course. Limit field 100. Start/finish at Central Way/Lake Street. Cash prizes. Expo at Marina Park. Registration at uBRDO Cycle and Mountain Supply

   David Visintainer

   206-295-6056

   www.kirklandcriterium.com

   Sponsored by Xtreme Consulting, Kryki Sports and IJM.org/Thumbprint Racing

9. Road Racing
   Niwot, CO

   Niwot Criterium

   August 09, 2009
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   Colorado Senior Criterium Championships. Fast, exciting and technical 1-mile course. 7 corners, 2 sharper than 90 degrees. Start at 7am, open to all categories.

   Keith Nordstron, GS Boulder

   303-544-9225

   gsboulder.com
10. Road Racing
    N. Vancouver, BC

    Seymour Challenge

    August 09, 2009
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    12.2km ascending the steep, unforgiving and twisting road to the summit of Mt. Seymour at 1,020m. Start at Parkgate Community Centre at base of Mt. Seymour. Junior series event.

    Barbara Zimich, Zimich Coaching

    http://zimich.freeshell.org

    Sponsored by Zimich Coaching

11. Road Touring
    North Bend, WA

    21st Annual Tour de PeaksF

    August 09, 2009
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    New Event. Snoqualmie Valley CofC/Tour de Peaks joins Festival at Mt Si and City of North Bend/ Centennial celebrations. New start/finish, Kiwanis pancake breakfast, Rotary beer garden, tour de feast at festival food vendors. Rides meander highways and byways in beautiful Snoqualmie Valley. 4 fully-supported rides – 5-mile family ride w/Kids Zone, 15-mile intermediate, 35-mile half-century, 75-mile century. Check-in from 7-10am. Title sponsor: Snoqualmie Valley Hospital.

    Karren Granger, Snoqualmie Valley Chamber of Commerce

    425-888-4440

    tourdepeaks.com

    Sponsored by Snoqualmie Valley Hospital

12. Road Touring
    Parksville, BC

    Bike for Your LifeF

    August 09, 2009
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    Our 10th anniversary tour offers distances for all levels of experience up to 100km, with prizes, refreshment stations and scenic routes on Vancouver Island. Promote good health and a cleaner environment through cycling. Pancake breakfast, refreshments, prizes, T-shirt.

    Jim Dimmick, Bike For Your Life

    250-954-2281

    bikeforyourlife.org
13. Road Touring
    Rickreall, OR

    Bike Oregon Wine Country

    August 09, 2009
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    Easy to moderate ride through the scenic Eola Hills and Mid-Willamette Valley Wine Country. Surrounded by lush vineyards and picturesque countryside, ride 45 or 70 miles (Southern Route). Stops at 2 wineries. Start at 8am. Sag, lunch, BBQ.

    Eola Hills Wine Cellars

    503-623-2405

    www.eolahillswinery.com
14. Road Touring
    Durango, CO

    Colorado Peace Ride

    August 09, 2009 to August 12, 2009
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    Contribute to world peace and ride 238 miles of southwest Colorado’s most breathtaking scenery. Goes from Durango to Ouray, Telluride, Dolores and back to Durango. For avid cyclists or weekend enthusiasts.

    Clinton Wilson, Dolores Sophia Peace Center

    206-380-4611

    www.thepeaceride.com
15. Road Touring
    Albany, OR

    Covered Bridge Bicycle TourFBTA

    August 09, 2009
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    Linn County Fairground. Relaxing country ride event, choose from 40-, 68-, 85- & 101-mile distances. Lightly-traveled road in heart of beautiful Willamette Valley. Good food and support. The 40 is flat (2 bridges), the 68 has 1 steep hill and 4 bridges, other distances more challenging with 5 bridges.

    Tim Corbett, Mid-Valley Bicycle Club

    541-207-7925

    PO Box 1373

    Corvallis, OR 97339-1373

    www.mvbc.com
16. Road Touring
    Lafayette, CO

    Good Sam Bike Jam

    August 09, 2009
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    Ride from Lafayette to Jamestown on 3 different routes (60, 40 or 25 miles). Benefit Exempla Good Samaritan Foundation.

    Laura Folsom, Exempla

    303-689-5251

    www.goodsambikejam.org
17. Road Touring
    Eugene, OR

    Intro to Road Touring - Oregon

    August 09, 2009 to August 14, 2009
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    As the acknowledged experts on self-contained bicycle travel, ACA would like to share some of what we've learned over the years. Two days of classroom instruction provided by some of our most seasoned trip leaders will be followed by a 4-day tour through the countryside in VA, OR or WI, providing an opportunity to test ride and apply what was learned in class.

    Elliot Bassett, Adventure Cycling Association

    800-744-2453 x 3

    www.adventurecycling.org/tours
18. Road Touring
    Eugene, OR

    Intro to Road Touring - Oregon

    August 09, 2009 to August 14, 2009
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    ACA shares expertise on self-contained bicycle travel. 2 days of class instruction by seasoned trip leaders, followed with a 4-day tour through Virginia, Oregon or Wisconsin countryside to test ride & apply what was learned in class.

    Elliot Bassett, Adventure Cycling Association

    800-744-2453 x 3

    www.adventurecycling.org/tours/tourdetail.cfm?t=EDU&id=145&p=1
19. Road Touring
    Cave Junction, OR

    Oregon Bicycle Ride

    August 09, 2009 to August 15, 2009
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    7-day, 375-mile, fully supported ride through SW Oregon and NW California. Daily mileage between 45 and 85 miles. Campsite, most meals, showers, food stops, gear transport.

    Sandy Green

    800-413-8432

    www.oregonbicycleride.org
20. Road Touring
    Portland, OR

    Providence Bridge PedalFBTA

    August 09, 2009
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    Community bike ride over all 10 of Portland's Willamette River bridges, including the top decks of the Marquam and Fremont bridges. Route options 14 to 36 miles. Wellness expo on Saturday.

    Rick Bauman, Bridge Pedal, Inc.

    503-281-9198

    1631 NE Klickitat Street

    Portland, OR 97212

    www.providence.org/bridgepedal

    Sponsored by Providence Health System

21. Road Touring
    Nampa, ID

    Ride Idaho

    August 09, 2009 to August 15, 2009
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    Annual 7-day, fully supported, bicycle tour. Nampa to Boise the long way. Provide cyclists with a community on wheels as they tour Idaho, experiencing its beauty and history. Limit 240.

    Emily Williams, Ride Idaho

    208-344-5501

    www.rideidaho.org

    Sponsored by Treasure Valley YMCA

22. Road Touring
    Vancouver, BC

    Rona MS Bike Tour - Scenic City Tour

    August 09, 2009
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    Gear up for fun, for a challenge, for a cure. 30 or 60km rides. Minimum fundraising is $100. Food, entertainment, road support crews and awards for fundraising.

    MS Society of Canada

    604-602-3200

    1501- 4330 Kingsway

    Burnaby, BC V5H 4G7

    www.mssociety.ca
23. Road Touring
    Cottage Grove, OR

    Tour of Crater Lake and Cascades

    August 09, 2009 to August 16, 2009
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    All ride are not created equal. Ride 400 miles and climb 30,000' along the Cascades Scenic Byway to Crater Lake National Park.

    Cycling Escapes

    714-267-4591

    www.CyclingEscapes.com
24. Road Touring
    Tenino, WA

    TRYBR (Tenino-Rainier-Yelm-Bucoda Rally)BAW

    August 09, 2009
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    A supported ride that offers 5 loops from 20 to 100 miles. Revel in the quiet of rural Thurston and Lewis Counties, enjoy views of the Skookumchuck and Deschutes River, the Llama farm and Mt. Rainier. All rides are along scenic, low traffic roads.

    Jeff Cook, Capital Bicycling Club

    360-561-2567

    www.capitalbicycleclub.org
25. Road Touring
    Uganda

    Uganda: Pearl of Africa

    August 09, 2009 to August 22, 2009
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    Exploration of Western Uganda. Fascinating visit to traditional rural villages, social programs, development projects, schools, national parks, historic sites. Enjoy the wildlife, extraordinary scenery and delicious food.

    Ibike Cultural Tours

    206-767-0848

    4887 Columbia Dr S

    Seattle, WA 98108

    www.ibike.org/ibike

    Sponsored by International Bicycle Fund

26. Road Touring
    Baker City, OR

    Wallowa Mountain Rambler

    August 09, 2009 to August 16, 2009
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    Circumnavigate the Wallowa Mountains, the “Alps of Oregon,” ride the rim of Hells Canyon, enjoy delicious meals. 7-day camping tour. Also available: 9/6, 9/13.

    Wild Heart Cycling

    877-846-9453

    www.wildheartcycling.com