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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Champoeg State Park (19 miles)
Champoeg State Park, 8239 Champoeg Rd NE, St Paul, OR, USNote: Moving to Autumn start time of 9:30 am.
Also note - Kent will be out most of September due to business/vacation travel, so I'll monitor to see if there's a "ride leader" signed up by the Thursday before the ride.
We will be having a ride on the scenic French Prairie region of the valley - Champoeg State Park. Riders will have the option of either no-traffic loops through the park itself (bike trail and low-speed roads create 2-mile loops within the park) or the main ride on a loop tour through St Paul.
From Portland, take I-5 South past Wilsonville and the Champoeg rest area, and exit at Ehlen Rd (you'll see a TA center and a Flying J truck stop). Follow the small state park signs to Champoeg Park. Turn right on Ehlen Rd, Right on Case Rd, Left on Champoeg Rd. You'll see the park entrance a mile to the right.
At the entrance, skip the Visitor Center parking lot and descend to the pay gate (Car fee - $10 w/ CC's ). Once you get your parking ticket, turn left. Follow the road 2 miles to the Riverside Day Use Lot. You'll find me there, along with the rest rooms.
Map of the park:
https://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=main.loadFile&load=_siteFiles%2Fpublications%2Fchampoeg081123.pdfMap of the loop ride:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29848529Queue sheet:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/s1t2pvrm1k15o19/French_Prairie_19_miles_-CW_route-.pdf?dl=0HELMETS ARE REQUIRED. Participants are expected to have their own supplies (water, snacks, tire repair kits) and bicycles ready to ride. Print your own cue sheet from the links below. Be prepared to navigate the route yourself or follow/accompany other riders matching your pace.
We do not do roll calls, and will not be able to keep track of everybody who is riding. However, we have a wide range of cyclists from beginners to veterans, so please make sure to partner with at least one other person who is riding at your pace. Participants are expected to obey all traffic laws while participating in this event. Participants are expected to support each other for minor repairs (flat tires). Major mechanical failures that require pickup can call Kent (but retrieval will be delayed until he completes his loop and returns to the park). CALL 911 FOR ALL CRASHES AND INJURIES REQUIRING ASSISTANCE.
THE ORGANIZERS OF THIS RIDE AND THIS MEETUP ASSUME NO LIABILITY. PARTICIPANTS RIDE AT THEIR OWN RISK.
Emergency bicycle pickup (Kent) (503) 310-7426
Harvest Century (Hosted by ORBike)
Clark Park, 815 Shirley St., Molalla, OR, USFrom the organizer's website. Registration Required.
The Harvest Century is a ride with a mission. Proceeds raised benefit Community Vision to support their work with people who have disabilities.
Community Vision provides services, education, and advocacy to ensure that people with disabilities direct their own lives. They work with the community to foster inclusion, enhance accessibility, and achieve systems change.website: https://orbike.com/hc/
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 attendeeChampoeg State Park (19 miles)
Champoeg State Park, 8239 Champoeg Rd NE, St Paul, OR, USNote: Moving to Autumn start time of 9:30 am.
Also note - Kent will be out most of September due to business/vacation travel, so I'll monitor to see if there's a "ride leader" signed up by the Thursday before the ride.
We will be having a ride on the scenic French Prairie region of the valley - Champoeg State Park. Riders will have the option of either no-traffic loops through the park itself (bike trail and low-speed roads create 2-mile loops within the park) or the main ride on a loop tour through St Paul.
From Portland, take I-5 South past Wilsonville and the Champoeg rest area, and exit at Ehlen Rd (you'll see a TA center and a Flying J truck stop). Follow the small state park signs to Champoeg Park. Turn right on Ehlen Rd, Right on Case Rd, Left on Champoeg Rd. You'll see the park entrance a mile to the right.
At the entrance, skip the Visitor Center parking lot and descend to the pay gate (Car fee - $10 w/ CC's ). Once you get your parking ticket, turn left. Follow the road 2 miles to the Riverside Day Use Lot. You'll find me there, along with the rest rooms.
Map of the park:
https://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=main.loadFile&load=_siteFiles%2Fpublications%2Fchampoeg081123.pdfMap of the loop ride:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29848529Queue sheet:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/s1t2pvrm1k15o19/French_Prairie_19_miles_-CW_route-.pdf?dl=0HELMETS ARE REQUIRED. Participants are expected to have their own supplies (water, snacks, tire repair kits) and bicycles ready to ride. Print your own cue sheet from the links below. Be prepared to navigate the route yourself or follow/accompany other riders matching your pace.
We do not do roll calls, and will not be able to keep track of everybody who is riding. However, we have a wide range of cyclists from beginners to veterans, so please make sure to partner with at least one other person who is riding at your pace. Participants are expected to obey all traffic laws while participating in this event. Participants are expected to support each other for minor repairs (flat tires). Major mechanical failures that require pickup can call Kent (but retrieval will be delayed until he completes his loop and returns to the park). CALL 911 FOR ALL CRASHES AND INJURIES REQUIRING ASSISTANCE.
THE ORGANIZERS OF THIS RIDE AND THIS MEETUP ASSUME NO LIABILITY. PARTICIPANTS RIDE AT THEIR OWN RISK.
Emergency bicycle pickup (Kent) (503) 310-7426
Past events
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