About us
This is a social bicycling group. TeamNakagawa is a private group of bicyclists of a very wide range of fitness. From a flat 10 mile (1 hour) pathway ride to a full 100 mile summer century ride, we've got them all. This group started as a training ride group for a charity ride to support the American Diabetes Association. Now it's a social/fitness group supporting a healthier lifestyle, both in mind and in body. Truth is, it's a motivator for me (Captain Kent) to commit to riding every weekend, regardless of the weather!
Starting in March, we will begin to have weekly Saturday morning bike rides, supporting easy, 10-20 mile rides from Champoeg State Park (Newberg) or Lewis and Clark State Park (Troutdale OR). Our rides are self supporting - riders are expected to bring their own water, snacks, repair kits, etc. New riders will learn "the basics" from the experienced riders who are happy to share their knowledge.
As bike season truly begins in May, we'll start posting event rides hosted by the various bike club and charities in the Portland OR area. As our membership grows, all members will have the ability to post rides in different areas of town (such as Champoeg State Park, or the Banks-Vernonia trail).
This meetup costs $25 a month to run. Although I don't charge membership dues, I will call upon the membership to donate to various worthy charities that I support during the course of the season instead. It's all honor system, with my gratitude.
Upcoming events
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Salem Monster Cookie (6, 35, 63 mi) - Hosted by the Salem Bicycle Club
McNary High School, 595 Chemawa Rd N, Keizer, OR, USFrom the organizer's site. Separate Registration required.
2026 marks the 50th annual Monster Cookie Metric Century
As the first large event ride of the biking season, the Monster Cookie has had the special privilege of helping riders kick off their spring biking season. Set in the heart of the Willamette Valley, be prepared to enjoy views of 4 Cascade peaks (on clear days), a memorable optional ride up to the iconic Mt Angel Abbey, mouthwarming pie and coffee at our own Willamette Valley Pie Company, and so much more.
There are 3 rides to choose from, the metric Century, the half cookie, and the mini-cookie. Optional sack lunches are available (pre-orders online only). It's a wonderful way to spend the day.
Put on by Salem Bicycle Club
https://www.salembicycleclub.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=189926&module_id=554114
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Reach the Beach Oregon (American Lung Association) 105mi, 75mi, 43mi, 23mi.
Location not specified yetAn early Meetup posting to alert riders to registration discount codes as they are available.
Shameless plug -- Join my team (TeamNakagawa) and get some extra swag (TBD - last year, we earned a Team Tent at the finish line!) This is my 22nd ride, supporting my folks who have passed on due to lung disease, including recently my father, Mas.
Team Link:
https://cycleforair.donordrive.com/teams/10798From the organizer's website. Event registration and separate minimum fundraising donation required.
Join us on a mission to make a difference for everyone who breathes. We will be riding back to Astoria (Fort Stevens State Park). The route starts in Scappoose and ends at the Fort Stevens State Park. There will be four ride lengths: 100mi, 74mi, 40mi, 20mi, and the option to Cycle Your Way. This bike ride is perfect as a personal challenge, an opportunity to explore a new route to the coast, and a way to stay active. The in-person and Cycle Your Way options both have amazing support throughout the campaign! We provide superb organization, beautiful routes, numerous social events, regular training challenges, excellent fundraising support, and more!
The mission of Reach the Beach: to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease is still in hyper-drive. The dollars our riders are raising are making a difference at this critical time.
Four start locations:
Scappoose - Full Century [100mi]
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51103125Vernonia - Stretch Metric Century [77mi]
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53154535Jewell - 43mi Route
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53154587Olney - 24mi Route
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53154618This posting is to provide communication link to those from our Meetup who wish to ride this event together.
More information on the organizer's website:
https://action.lung.org/site/TR?fr_id=26848&pg=entry3 attendeesTour de Blast (Mt St Helens Ride) Hosted by Longview Rotory Club
Toutle Lake School District, Elementary, JR/SR High, 5050 Spirit Lake Hwy, Toutle, WA, USNOTE: Course modification due to road closure/landslide - see the comments section for details.
From the organizer's website. Event registration required
First-timers and old pros, it’s time to get ready to ride! The Longview Rotary Club once again presents Tour de Blast, a bicycle ride into the heart of the Mount St. Helens blast zone! The Spirit Lake Memorial Highway winds its way up the Toutle Valley into the Mount St. Helens blast zone to the Johnston Ridge Viewpoint. Most of the course is on recently resurfaced highway with wide shoulders and excellent visibility. Fully supported ride with staffed rest areas (food and drink), bike repair, sag wagons and on-course motorcycle aid if things just don’t work out (flats, tired, sasquatch sighting…).
Beginner level - 39 miles (1500 ft of gain)
Intermediate level - 54 miles (3300 ft of gain)
Advanced level - 82 miles (6240 ft of gain)*** Modified due to landslide.
This posting is to provide communication link to those from our Meetup who wish to ride this event together.More information on the organizer's website:
http://tourdeblast.com1 attendee
Bike MS - Hosted by the National MS Society
Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, 500 NE Captain Michael King Smith Way, McMinnville, OR, USFrom the organizer's website. Charity ride to support the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Note registration fee plus $250 minimum donation requirements.
Shameless plug: Join my team - TeamNakagawa - at this event.
Link: https://events.nationalmssociety.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&teamID=79892Celebrate over 40 years of Bike MS: Oregon! Enjoy the charming town of McMinnville, located just 40 miles outside of Portland. Our ride will start and end at Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, with our routes taking you through Oregon’s wine country. The routes will be a mixture of old and new, but either way, the sites will be unforgettable. Get ready to create lasting memories while making a meaningful impact. Together, we'll make this anniversary a milestone to remember!
Nestled in the heart of Oregon’s wine country and 40 miles outside of Portland, our new host town is a warm, inviting, friendly getaway destination. With all new routes, you’ll pedal past vineyards, cross creeks and have relaxing pastoral farmland views. The scenic wine country roads make McMinnville a destination for cyclists of all abilities. Our Rider Village is also taking flight with an exciting new venue and partner, Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum.
Website info:
https://events.nationalmssociety.org/27331 attendee
Past events
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