2024 Weekender Ride Guide

If you are tent camping or staying in the dorms, please use your GPS to direct you to this location: 

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cwFY9Pud9PGXLHwF7

Apple Maps: https://maps.apple.com/?address=Linfield%20University,%201152%20SE%20Cowls%20St,%20McMinnville,%20OR%20%2097128,%20United%20States&ll=45.201085,-123.197088&q=Linfield%20University

If you are camping in your RV, please use your GPS to direct you to this location:

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GBCKr9LwHMpjpxD38

Apple Maps: https://maps.apple.com/?address=Linfield%20University,%201673%E2%80%931687%20SE%20Lever%20St,%20McMinnville,%20OR%20%2097128,%20United%20States&ll=45.195753,-123.199181&q=Linfield%20University

Parking:

Dorm and Camping parking is located adjacent to their respective areas and there will not be a drop off area. Please do not park in an undesignated area to unload your vehicle.

Parking passes will also be available for purchase for $30 when you arrive on site if you forgot to purchase ahead of time.

RV Parking:

Once you have found your RV Parking Spot for the weekend in the lots near Nicholson Library (look for RV Parking Signs), please check in at Rutschman Field House to get your meal bands. You may leave your bike in the Field House during the event.  

All parking passes will be emailed the week prior to the event. Look for an email with the subject line “WEEKENDER Parking Pass Attached”

Once you park your vehicle, you may then head to check-in, located outside Rutschman Field House. You must show your photo ID to pick up your packet and you cannot check in for someone else. All riders will need to fill out a waiver of liability for Yamhill County at check in.

Packet Pickup will be available during these times:

• Friday, July 12  3:00 – 9:00 p.m. (Rutschman Field House)
• Saturday, July 13  6:00 – 9:00 a.m. (Rider Services)

Check in: 

• Friday, July 12, 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Rutschman Field House
• Saturday, July 13, 6 a.m. – 9 a.m. at Rider Services 

Check out:

• Sunday, July 14, 6 am – 1 pm at Rider Services (to return your keys)
• You must check out by 1:00pm on Sunday, July 14—unfortunately, this is not flexible.
• If you lose your key, key card, or FOB, you will be responsible for a $50 replacement fee per lost item.

What to Bring:

• Pillow
• Sheets and blanket or sleeping bag
• Toiletries and towel
• Rooms are not air conditioned so bringing a fan is highly recommended.

Configurations:

• Singles, doubles, quads are located in Whitman, Campbell, Latourette or Miller Halls, with shared bathrooms down the hall.

Important Notes: 

• No tape, nails or screws can be used in the dorm rooms. 

• All furniture must be returned to its original configuration before departing. 

• Please leave rooms in a tidy condition upon departing or you may be charged an additional fee for any additional cleaning.  

• No bikes may be stored in the dorm rooms, please plan to leave them at the Field house when you are not riding.  

• No pets are allowed on campus.

Secure bike parking is available in Rutschman Field House during the below hours. When you check in you will receive a sticker with your rider number on it that matches your wristband, this is how you will check your bike in and out of the secure bike parking area.

• Friday: 3:00– 9:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• Sunday: 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

For those staying in the dorms, please utilize the secure bike parking and do not bring your bike into your dorm room.

Showers

For campers, showers are located in Jane Failing Dorm Hall. Dorms have their own showers. Jane Failing Dorm Hall showers will be open:

• Friday  3:00 – 10:00 p.m.
• Saturday  6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
• Sunday  6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Shower configiration:

• Floor 1: Family &  All Gender Showers 
• Floor 2: Women’s Showers 
• Floor 3: Men’s Showers 

Meals

Cycle Oregon will provide dinner at the overnight site on Friday and Saturday, and breakfast at the overnight site on Saturday and Sunday. Lunch will be served Saturday and Sunday on the course for the mid, long, and gravel routes only and served in camp for short routes.

Breakfast, dinner, and lunch on campus is served in Dillin Hall and is all-you-care-to-enjoy.

• Breakfast: 6:30 – 8:30 a.m.
• Lunch on course (mid, long, gravel routes only): 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Lunch on campus (short route only): 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
• Dinner: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

This year we’ll be featuring a variety of local beers (Pelican Brewing and Foreland Beer) and wines from the Willamette Valley area (Pinot Vista) and throughout Oregon. Beverages are available for purchase at the Beer Garden near the Memorial Fountain and Mainstage area.

• Friday: 3:00 p.m. –10:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 11:00 a.m. –10:00 p.m.
• Sunday: 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Every evening at 7:00 p.m., the Cycle Oregon community gathers around the Main Stage. It’s a great opportunity to get the latest weather forecast, hear tips about the next day’s route, learn about the places we’re visiting and catch up on some local folklore. Best of all, it’s always followed by terrific entertainment.

Friday

• 4:15-5:30 p.m. – Jermaine
• 5:35-6:10 p.m. – Local Speaker
• 6:30-7:00 p.m. — Ty Curtis
• 7:00-7:30 p.m. — Cycle Oregon announcements
• 7:30-9:15 p.m. – Ty Curtis

Saturday

• 4:15-5:30 p.m. – Ronnie Carrier
• 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. – Left on Tenth
• 7:00-7:30 p.m. – Cycle Oregon announcements
• 7:30-9:15 p.m. – Left on Tenth

Look for the yellow Rider Services trailer near the Quad. Here you can ask questions, meet friends or locate missing items at the lost and found. Here you can also find the Cycle Oregon Gift Shop where you can purchase event merchandise. We’ll have this year’s ride jersey, shirts, hats, water bottles and more.  

• Friday 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  
• Saturday 6:00 a.m to 9:00 p.m.  
• Sunday 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Trek Portland’s team of technicians will provide mechanical support on the course and in camp. Labor is discounted and cyclists will pay for all parts. It is your responsibility to make sure your bicycle arrives in good condition

The majestic mountains of Oregon seem mighty tall when you’re pedaling up them and knowing that a massage awaits you can make that climb a lot easier. 

On Saturday only, after a long day in the saddle, bring your tired legs down to the massage tent from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Our therapists use a variety of Swedish, deep-tissue and sports massage styles to keep you riding strong all weekend. Massage relieves muscle pain and tightness by stimulating circulation, helping you recover after extreme exertion and stopping spasms before they stop you from riding. Massage can be tailored to your pressure preferences and to the areas where you need it most. 

Pre-booking is available! To pre-book an appointment, please visit the Cycle Oregon Massage Team’s Web site. Under the ‘About’ tab, you’ll find contact information for the massage therapists available for the WEEKENDER Event. Please contact them directly to sign-up for a spot. 

Massage rates are $110.00 for a 50-minute appointment and $165.00 for an 80-minute appointment. We accept all major cards or cash. A limited number of 30-minute appointments may be available the day of the ride. Come to the massage tent directly to inquire. 

Yoga is an excellent way to tame sore muscles, relax and stay flexible after a long day’s bicycle ride. Classes are free to all Cycle Oregon riders and mats are provided.

Classes are offered:

Class 1 – 4pm Saturday 

Class 2 – 6am Sunday 

Medical services will be available on the course and at the overnight site from Adventure Medics. There is no charge for medical services on the course or at the site. If you require transportation to or from a local medical facility, you will be financially responsible for transportation and medical services there.

View and download the 2024 WEEKENDER routes on RidewithGPS here: https://ridewithgps.com/events/293829-2024-weekender-mcminnville#routes/45195497/

With a focus on sustainability and an appreciation for what Ride with GPS offers our community we will NOT be handing out printed maps at the event*. All daily routes will be thoroughly signed by Cycle Oregon so, if you choose, you don’t need to have maps in any form for navigation.

*a limited amount of printed maps will be available at the Rider Services trailer

DAY 1 MAP with cues

DAY 2 MAP with cues

• 1 – 5 rest or water stops will be on each route with a mix of water, drinks, lunch, and snacks. A final site map will detail these locations and services. Large maps will be on display at Rider Services and will note the location of Rest and Water Stops along each route. Rest Stop signs alert riders when one is ahead. Rest Stops are generally open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (3 p.m. on Sunday). 

Lunch is provided on the course each day for the mid, gravel and long routes. Lunch sites will be complete with food, beverages, restrooms, water, bike mechanics, gear drop and a medical attendant. Lunch is provided in camp for the short route.  

Lunch is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m on course and from 11:30am – 1:30pm on campus at Dillin Hall. 

Day 1 gear drop will be at our Lunch stop.

Day 2 gear drop will be at our Lunch stop and at the Perrydale Rest Stop along the long route.

You can drop off a limited amount of clothing to be taken back to the evening’s campsite. This service is for small items such as jackets, tights, leggings, gloves, etc. No half-eaten bananas, half-stuffed panniers or other oddities will be transported. Gear drop can be picked up near Rider Services, generally between 4 and 5 p.m.

If at any time you need assistance, please signal a SAG vehicle with a “thumbs down” signal. If you do get into a SAG vehicle, you may not be transported directly to camp. SAG vehicles usually wait until they are full to go back to camp.

SAGs are available to transport cyclists due to mechanical problems or injuries. They also have plenty of extra water, sunscreen, and encouraging words (if needed).

Trek Bicycle PDX (formerly Bike Gallery) will have mechanics in camp and on course. They will make basic repairs in order to get you through the weekend, and do their best to have available parts (supplies are limited nationally). If you have specialized/specific parts (i.e. spokes, brake pads) please bring your own parts and they will install them if necessary to keep you on the road.

Adventure Medics provides around-the-clock medical support on the course and in camp. If you require medical attention on course, you should notify a SAG vehicle, ambulance, or staff vehicle with the “thumbs down” signal.

If you or someone near you is having an emergency, do not hesitate to dial 911. Often one of our medical team will pick up the call on their radio.

Extensive Communications

You have lots of help on the road in case of an emergency. HAM radio operators provide emergency and logistical communication. HAM radio operators ride in SAG vehicles so that event managers, medical services and staff are in touch at all times. If no one is around to assist in the event of an emergency, call 911.

Please note: There is no charge for medical services rendered on the course or at the overnight site. We will not transport you to a medical facility unless it is a critical situation. If you require transport by Adventure Medics, a local ambulance, or helicopter, you will be financially responsible for any resulting charges. You are also financially responsible for any services provided by local medical facilities.

Medical

Go to the medical tent, as a medic will be on call at all times. If no one is in the tent, knock on the van door.

Evacuation

Announcements throughout the campsite will alert the riders to prepare for evacuation. Please go immediately to the Main Stage for instructions.

Severe Weather

Harsh weather may warrant the use of contingency facilities for shelter, if available. Details will be announced from the Main Stage. In the event of lightning, seek low ground and get away from metal.