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!
Be sure to check out Go The Distance of Facebook also. https://www.facebook.com/groups/GoTheDistancePortland
Upcoming events (2)
See all- July Field Trip - Stoller Family Estate winery - NOTE NEW START LOCATION/TIMECourthouse Square Park, Dayton, OR
I've never been happy with the Stoller road ride route. I've spent years trying to improve the route but to no avail. So let's try something completely different. We're going to start and end the ride at Courthouse Square Park in Dayton. After the ride, we'll drive over to Stoller, which is not far away. The new route should have significantly less traffic than the old route. And it's flatter.
This ride has always been one of our most popular "field trips" . We'll start and end at Stoller Family Estate with a leisurely excursion through the Ribbon Ridge, Dundee Hills and the Yamhill-Carlton (depending on route) AVAs.
Cost: You don't have to drink any wine. But if you do, you can either buy wine or a tasting flight (fee waived with a 2 bottle purchase). Please note: they no longer allow outside food. There's a menu on their website
Stoller website: https://www.stollerfamilyestate.com/Visit
Attitude: Slow and social, somewhere in the area of 11-12 mph on the flats.. Ride Host: Ed Lanton. 971-258-6066; anquetil@yahoo.com
IMPORTANT:
- Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/9631199 . (Subject to change. This is a new route. It's a little over 25 miles with only 400+ feet of elevation gain, most of which will be climbing out from Grand Island. The route is still mainly two lane narrow roads. There is still the possibility of high speed auto and truck traffic. So be prepared for that. In addition, although we're riding in the morning, we are riding in a major wine tasting region so there's always a chance of impaired drivers (as well as drivers that are just impaired by cell phones, fighting children or the stunning views). Review the route carefully and if you're not comfortable riding in these conditions please do NOT sign up for this ride.
- Let's carpool, folks!
- Of course you may enjoy wine with lunch, but DO NOT drive impaired. I'm not talking about the legal limit. I'm talking about physical and/or mental impairment. If in doubt, I'm sure there will be riders who do not drink who may be able to drive for you or just wait it out. I can't stress this enough, but you already know this, right?
Weather Cancellation Policy: Since this is a field trip and there's some driving involved, we'll cancel this and reschedule in the event of anything more than a minor sprinkle. I'll post a go/no-go the evening before the ride. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jeB9_VmkNc
Required Gear: HELMETS must be worn at all times while riding. This is a requirement and not a request.
Recommended Gear: Bring plenty of water, food, flat repair kit, with a spare tube. A tool kit and small pump is good, but if you don’t have one there is usually someone on a group ride who does. Please check to see if someone has what you might need if you don't and be prepared to ride a bus or call a cab. (Not that we'll leave you by the road broken down, because that's not us). Carry a credit card and a little cash to buy refreshments or buy that bus ticket....
Obey traffic laws and remember you’re a representative of the greater cycling 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 & spare tube. 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…). 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 must sign up as a member of GTD.
Really, really final note. No ear buds, please
