News
Tour de Lab to Quench Thirsts on September 11
August 11, 2010
Portland, Ore. – The dog days of summer aren’t over yet! On September 11, 2010, starting at 10 a.m., hundreds of cyclists will take to the streets of Portland to ride in the third annual Tour de Lab, a bicycle tour of the four local Lucky Lab brewpubs, in support of the DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital. It’s sure to be the perfect combination of Portland favorites: bikes, beers and four-legged friends.
Ride Highlights
Riders can choose from two route options: an 18-mile “Puppy” course (visits three pubs) or a 30-mile “Big Dog” Hill Climb Challenge (visits four pubs).
Riders will earn their dog gear (collar, nose) at rest stops and enjoy human treats as they make their way to the finish line festival - the Dog Park at Lucky Lab Northwest.
All-you-can-eat hot dog bar at the finish line.
Commemorative Tour de Lab etched pint glass and a complimentary pint of Lucky Lab’s handcrafted ale for all participants.
Gigantic “Best in Show” costume contest will award prizes for the best costumes in the categories of “dogs” and “things that dogs chase.”
More Information
Discounted online registration before September 10 is only $35.
Registration fee for children is only $10. Riders may register on site the day of the event. Registration and ride details at TourDeLab.com. Contact: 503.459.4508 for more information.
Tour de Lab is a benefit for the DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital, Portland’s only non-profit emergency animal hospital open 24 hours per day and 365 days per year. DoveLewis partners with the area’s leading veterinarians to provide critical care, education and community outreach. More information: DoveLewis.com
You Might Also Like
- Team Garmin-Cervélo Unveils 2012 Men’s Pro Team Roster - Three from the Northwest : Boulder, Colo. (Nov. 17, 2011) – Team Garmin-Cervélo went back to its roots for the unveiling of its 2012 roster with a gala team presentation in Boulder, Colo. Hundreds of fans packed the Boulder Theater to meet the newest additions to the team...
- ACA Directors and Senior Staff Recommend Becoming USAC’s Local Association for Colorado and Eastern Wyoming : The ACA Board of Directors and senior staff recommend that the ACA serve as the Local Association of USACycling for 2012.This recommendation is based on new information, clarification of policy, and successful conversations with USAC leadership in...
- Sci'Con Introduces Aeron[a]ut Saddlebag : Oxnard, Calif – In 2011, Sci'Con created a new breed of saddlebag – the Aeron[a]ut. Imported exclusively by Albabici, the Aeron[a]ut rewrites the rules of saddlebag design, as it's much more than an ordinary saddlebag. It combines an aerodynamic,...
- Call for Applications for Denver Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Committee (MBAC): Denver, Colo. - Denver is looking for committed individuals who will represent their diverse community to serve on the Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Committee starting in February, 2012. They are transforming the way we move through our city is...
Share on