What we’re about
Do you enjoy riding your bike with friends? So do we! We are located in one of the top bike friendly cities in the US, Portland, Oregon. Many of our rides start and finish in the core area of our great city.
Our dedicated and friendly ride leaders are passionate about riding and post rides according to their interest and training level. Each posted ride will have a detailed description of what to expect. Please read the description and if you have any questions, contact the ride leader. They are a friendly group and are always willing to answer your questions.
Our rides have size limits for safety reasons, which is very important to us. We have discovered the fun factor increases when we limit the size of the group to a manageable size.
The ride leaders volunteer their time and energy to plan and organize all the rides you will find posted here. We greatly appreciate each one of them and all they do for us.
We hope you join us on a ride and discover the fun of cycling with friends!
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- It's Spring Field Trip - Beginner gravel ride. Lower Deschutes MAY 1Deschutes River State Recreation Area Campground, Wasco, OR
Look. It's this simple. If Pierrette, Rob and Einar say this is a good ride,
then it's a good ride. Yes, it's a bit of a drive, but I'm tired of the rain and they don't call this part of Oregon The Dry Side without reason. Of course, there are also numerous wineries and breweries in the area and in Hood River, so subject to legal restrictions and the exercise of good judgment, you may choose to combine this ride with a stop at one or two of your favorite wineries after the ride.This ride has turned into a GTD favorite. The route is well known for its goat heads and occasional rock gardens, but it gets great reviews, especially in the Spring. I don't want to jinx us, but we've never had a flat on this ride. It's listed as a beginner/intermediate ride in the MTB Project site. You should carefully review this site to make sure the ride is within your capabilities. Also, I'd definitely bring at least two spare innertubes rather than one on this ride. I recommend a mountain bike, but a gravel bike with >32cm tires should also work just fine. Tubeless tires are the best.
https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/3836387/deschutes-river-trail-lowerVideos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSutaxV0mtg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NZKH543lS4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vH3aRtX2B3w• Event Coordinator contact information – Edward Lanton. Cell is 971-258-6066 or email anquetil@yahoo.com
• Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35473525 . Please print your own map or download to your own gps device.
NOTE: THERE ARE NO SERVICES WHATSOEVER ON THIS ROUTE. THIS MEANS YOU MUST BRING ALL OF THE WATER AND FOOD YOU MIGHT NEED TO COMPLETE THIS ROUTE.
• Attitude. An easy pace to enjoy what I hope will be a beautiful pre-spring day. No one will be left behind. We'll wait on the climbs and we'll wait for photo ops. Just to be clear, this is a gravel ride. The gravel is not as difficult as our Still Creek gravel ride, but it's rougher than our rides in Yamhill County and our gravel rides out of Hood River (but a lot flatter). If Matt Zaffino can do it, you can too.
• Weather cancellation The occasional shower is fine and even a steady rain may be OK, but we won't ride in heavy fog (we will be on some high traffic, narrow, rural roads) thunderstorms or hail. I'll communicate any changes of plans no later than 8pm the night before the ride. Also, as noted, this isn't one of the tough gravel routes.
Mandatory for all riders.
Obey traffic laws and remember you’re a representative of the greater cycling spam community and should conduct yourself that way on the road. Please represent us well.
All riders must have their rides in good working order and must bring a flat kit, spam, & spare tube on all rides. If there is an issue with proper working or lack of equipment you may be asked to sit the ride out. Please ask for help if you are ill equipped prior to the ride. We will try to help!
All riders must be able to change a flat should they have one or have a way to get picked up (AAA, a friend, spam-wagon…). There is often but not always someone on the ride who knows how to help you change your tire so plan accordingly.
Note: Your RSVP signifies that you agree to the following. Organizers, event hosts and other participants will not be held responsible for any individual at any event. Each rider rides at their own risk and is solely responsible for any damage to their equipment or themselves.
Final Note: RSVP’s cannot include a +1 or Guest. If you choose to bring a friend or family member, they themselves must sign up as a member of Go the Distance.
- Zoom meeting for Slovenia/Milano-Venezia self guided bike tourNeeds location
I would really like to do this in early September, Maybe combine it with a trip from Milano to Venezia I've thought about. Let's do a Zoom meeting for those that may be interested. I'll send Zoom meeting details soon.
Possible Milano-Venezia routes:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28516409
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28516414
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28516386
Here's the Slovenia part: