WEEKENDER 2024

About

Great Rides, Good Times

Your favorite summer weekend on wheels is back! We are heading to Linfield University where you are invited to “Explore the Uncommon”. Fun is our focus with great riding paired with a party on campus atmosphere, live music, and food and drinks flowing. Experience campus like never before with camping in the quad or relive your dorm days by bunking up with buds.

Nestled in the heart of Oregon’s wine country, the historic downtown of McMinnville, OR is just blocks away from camp where you can explore the region’s best restaurants, cafes, and shops. Your daily cycling adventures consist of multiple route options that cruise the picturesque rolling hills and flatland of the Willamette Valley and the fringe of the Oregon Coast Range. Friends, families, and fun seekers—this weekend is for you!

WEEKENDER Ride Guide Available Now!

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Location

The Ride

July 12-14, 2024 • McMinnville, OR
Mileage: 30-127 mi. with options
Day One: 16 // 43 // 73 // 75 miles
Day Two: 14 // 37 // 52 // 49 miles
Adults Cost: $500 early registration (through June 15) • $550 (June 16 - July 2)
Youth 7-17 Cost: $200 early registration (through June 15) • $225 (June 16 - July 2)
Kids Camp Cost: $100 per day. Offered Saturday only.

Route

DAY 1

SATURDAY JULY 13

SHORT: 16 miles | 500 feet of elevation gain

MAIN: 43 miles | 1,540 feet of elevation gain

LONG: 73 miles | 3,030 feet of elevation gain

LONG with gravel: 75 miles (16 miles of gravel) | 4,407 feet of elevation gain

There are options galore each day including a short medium, long and gravel option for the ultimate choose your own adventure ride. A mix of rolling hills and a few challenging climbs on our long and gravel routes. Routes will be well marked with signage, GPS/ GPX routes will be available before the event. These will be available a few weeks out from the event

DAY 2

SUNDAY JULY 14

SHORT: 14 miles | 350 feet of elevation gain

MAIN: 37 miles | 950 feet of elevation gain

LONG: 52 miles | 1,450 feet of elevation gain

LONG with gravel: 49 miles (5 miles of gravel) | 1,800 feet of elevation gain

These routes are mostly flat with a few hills on the long ang gravel routes. Routes will be well marked with signage, GPS/ GPX routes will be available before the event. These will be available a few weeks out from the event

Event Jersey

Our WEEKENDER jersey is made by Primal and constructed from their lightweight, double-knit SpeedPro fabric in a Standard Fit with a full-zip front. Raglan sleeve design allows plenty of room in the ride position and three rear pockets hold everything from packable jackets to snacks, available in men’s and women’s sizing. Click here to add to your order. (Need help adding to your order, click here.) Click here to view fit guide.

Accommodations

Our basecamp for the weekend will be the picturesque campus of Linfield University, tucked away in McMinnville, Oregon. You’ll have the option to stay in the dorms, tent on the quad, or sleep in your RV. Bring your whole family because this weekend will be one for the books!

Camping

The overnight site will have an area designated for camping – “Tent City,” as it’s affectionately known. Don’t forget to bring your tent, ground cloth, sleeping bag and pad. (We do not offer tent service for this event.) There will be a family camping area tucked away in a quieter area. Camping is for Friday and Saturday nights only.

Dorm Rooms

We will have dorm rooms available on campus. Most rooms are double occupancy ($240 for weekend), but there are a few singles ($120), triples ($360) and quads ($480). No in-suite bathrooms, all bathrooms are common spaces on each floor. The price listed for dorm room rates is for two nights – Friday and Saturday. Purchase your dorm room here.

Please note:

Only one person needs to sign up for the room.
Bring a pillow, pillowcase, bottom sheet, sleeping bag or other linens, toiletries and towel.
Check-in from dorm rooms is from 3-9 p.m. on Friday. Check-out is on 1:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Residence halls are not air-conditioned, feel free to bring a fan for your room.

RV/Van Camping

If you’d like to bring your RV or camp trailer, you must register your vehicle as we have a limited number of spots. There will be no hookups available. An RV is defined as anything that cannot fit into a standard parking space. We have (14) long RV spots (up to 28’) available and (45) van/short RV length spots (up to 20’) available. All spots are dry – no water, no dumping. Convenient portable toilets and showers will be on site. For Friday and Saturday night only. Price: $100 per vehicle for the weekend.

About RV Camping:

The RV Parking site will be based on campus. It’s not an RV park, and no hook-ups are provided.
A registration fee of $100 is required for each vehicle. Click here for a pass. (Need help adding to your order, click here.)
Guests may purchase meal tickets for breakfast and dinner at the Cycle Oregon Gift Shop (limited quantity available).
Guests are not registered riders; they should not be riding the route.

Getting There

Directions to the campus will be emailed to you in the Ride Guide in July. You will have service from all providers at camp and along most of the route.

Overnight parking for Friday and Saturday nights is available for $30 (click here to get a pass).

No bus service will be provided by CO, but we encourage folks to rideshare through Get There. Check out Getting there and Getting back! We highly recommend coordinating carpools with other folks!

Ride Logistics + Amenities

The idea is to have a relaxing, enjoyable weekend of riding. The key to that? Take care of as many details as possible before the ride. In this section you’ll find pretty much everything you need to know to make your Cycle Oregon experience a great one.

Camp Services
Showers

Hot showers and any other amenities you might need will be provided on site at the dorms. If you are camping, showers will be available at this event. If you are staying in a dorm, showers will be available in your building. Please remember to bring a towel and soap, as we do not provide towels or toiletries.

Friday: 3–11 p.m.
Saturday: 6 a.m.–11 p.m.
Sunday: 6 a.m.–1 p.m.

Massage

The majestic mountains of Oregon seem mighty tall when you’re pedaling up them but 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. Massages 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 our 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

Stretch out the muscles that get tight during cycling. Yoga will help you stay close to your breath this weekend. Not only will this help you feel better, but stretching can also help prevent injury. Mats are provided.

Bike Repair

The Trek Bicycle PDX team of bicycle technicians provides mechanical support at the overnight site. Technical support is available for emergency repairs of well-maintained equipment. It is your responsibility to make sure your bicycle is in good condition. Labor is available at a discount.

Rider Services

Look for the Rider Services trailer in a visible location near the entrance into camp. Here you can ask questions, meet friends, leave a note on the message board, locate missing items at lost and found, or just stop by for a piece of candy.

Cycle Oregon Gift Shop

The Cycle Oregon Gift Shop is where you’ll shop for Cycle Oregon merchandise including a limited number of this year’s ride jersey, and an assortment of other goods. You can also buy extra meal tickets there. Look for the Cycle Oregon Gift Shop near Rider Services.

Kids Camp

Kids Camp is back and better than ever! Cycle Oregon has taught over 3,000 kids how to ride bikes as part of our Jump Start program, and we are excited to bring a taste of that programming to our WEEKENDER event. On Saturday, drop your kid off at camp while you ride. We’ll offer a mix of instruction, biking around campus, and good old fun & games within small groups led by experienced instructors. Best suited for kids aged 7-11.

Saturday, July 13, 2024. Drop off between 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM / Pick-up between 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Price: $100 per day, per attendee.

Kid’s Camp is intended for elementary aged children who know how to ride a bike and are looking for a fun and engaging day honing in on skills. We will have complimentary bikes and helmets available for kids who wish to use them, please email shawne@cycleoregon.com to arrange for this service. Lunch will be provided and we’ll offer a few different mileage options depending on age/skill level. Space is limited, so make sure to sign up early!

Medical Services

Medical services by Adventure Medics will be available on the course, and at the overnight site. There is no charge for medical services on the course or at the site. If you require transport to or from a local medical facility, you will be financially responsible for transport and medical services there.
Food, Drink & Entertainment
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 long route only and served in camp for short and medium routes.

Vegetarian and Gluten free options will be available. We are excited to dine at Dillin Hall on the Linfield University campus for our meals (some lunches available on route).
- Friday – Dinner
- Saturday – Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
- Sunday – Breakfast & Lunch
Non-alcoholic Drinks

An assortment of beverages will be available at the dining hall and along the routes at our rest stops.

Beer & Wine Garden

This year we’ll be featuring a variety of local beers and wines from the Willamette Valley area and throughout Oregon. Beverages are available for purchase.

Evening Announcements

Friday and Saturday evenings at 7 p.m., the Cycle Oregon community will gather around the Main Stage. This is a great opportunity to hear tips about the next day’s route, learn exciting information about the places we’re visiting and catch up on some local folklore. Best of all, it’s always followed by legendary Cycle Oregon entertainment.

Entertainment

Nightly music at camp, community booth, lots of local businesses to visit in McMinnville, wine tasting along the route (wine tasting is not included in your ticket, but we encourage you to support local wineries, restaurants, and businesses).
Course Support
Cycle Oregon prides itself on providing a fully supported ride. Our goal is to help you finish each day’s ride. To that end, our course is complete with the following services and amenities.

Course Hours: 7 a.m.– 5 p.m. (Sunday 3:30 p.m.)

Course support services are available only during the course hours. If you start before the course opens or are still riding after the course closes, there will be no support services available. All Cycle Oregon riders still on the course after 5 p.m. (3:30 p.m. on Sunday) will be offered a ride to camp. If you choose not to take the ride you will be on your own to get back to camp.

Food and Drink on the Course
- Lunch
  - Lunch is provided on the course each day for the long route only. 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 and medium routes. Lunch is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Rest & Water Stops
  - 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. Rest Stop signs alert riders when one is ahead. You can also see the location of each Rest Stop on the maps that will be inside the rider packet you receive when you check-in. Rest Stops are generally open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (3 p.m. on Sunday).
Gear Drop

Each day at the first rest stop or at lunch, 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.

SAG Vehicles

There will be multiple SAG vehicles on the course each day. They are available to transport cyclists in cases of mechanical problems or medical injuries. They also have extra water, snacks, and sunscreen if needed. 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. The SAG vehicles usually wait until they are full to go to camp.

Bike Mechanics

Trek Bicycle PDX will have mechanics in camp and on course. They will make basic repairs in order to get you through the weekend. Cyclists will incur any charges associated with parts or extensive repairs.

Medical Service

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

Safety Patrol

Motorcycle safety patrol volunteers drive the Cycle Oregon course each day. They are a great source of information and assistance and enhance the overall safety of the ride by interacting with riders who may pose a hazard by unlawful or unsafe riding.
Check-In and Packet Pick-Up
Packet Pick-Up will be available during these times:
- Friday, July 12, from 3:00 – 9:00 p.m.
- Saturday, July 13, from 7:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Packet pick-up is not available prior to event.

Please do not pitch your tent prior to 3 p.m. on Friday.

When you check in, you will be asked to sign a waiver and then you will receive your packet, which includes a wristband, course maps and t-shirt. Bring a photo ID. You must show your photo ID to pick up your packet. Once we affix your wristband, it should not be removed unless you leave the ride. The wristband is what identifies you as a participant and gives you access to meals and course support.
Can I bring my e-bike?
We’re excited about the experience e-bikes offer riders and while we welcome e-bikes on all courses, charging is not available for camping – we would recommend getting a dorm room so you have access to power to charge your batteries or plan to come with 2 fully charged batteries.

Visit our e-bikes page for more information. We will be updating our terms of support as we learn more and develop improved systems. This is a complicated challenge with numerous variables but it is a challenge we are excited to take on.

CANCELLATION POLICY AND WAIVERS

We understand things happen in life and sometimes you have to cancel your registration. We want to make it as easy as possible to do so. Please note we do not make exceptions in our cancellation policy (including family, medical, or employment situations). We cannot offer credits or transfers. We do offer Fanshield insurance when you register.

Submitting Cancellations: Please submit cancellation requests to info@cycleoregon.com. Please note we do not make exceptions in our cancellation policy (including COVID-19 related issues, family, medical or employment situations). Refunds will be processed through the credit card you used to register when possible. Processing fees incurred at the time of purchase are non-refundable. Please allow up to 30 days for processing.

Before May 13, 2024

A $75 fee for each rider registration, (including accompanying products – parking, dorm room or RV parking). A $35 administrative fee will be assessed to your refund for cancelling only a dorm room. There is no refund for cancelling only parking.

From May 13 to June 12, 2024

A $125 fee for each rider registration, (including accompanying products – parking, dorm room, or RV parking.) A $60 administrative fee will be assessed to your refund for cancelling only a dorm room. There is no refund for cancelling only parking.

After June 12, 2024

There are no refunds for cancellations after June 12, 2024.

Cycle Oregon may cancel or reroute an event due to the occurrence of any force majeure event or credible threat thereof, including but not limited to any Act of God, fire, earthquake, acts of civil or military authority, casualty, flood, war, terrorist attack, epidemic, insurrection, civil unrest, strikes or other labor activities or any other similar cause beyond the reasonable control of Cycle Oregon Inc., including environmental conditions that might threaten the health and safety of Event participants, volunteers or staff. I understand and agree that my registration fees and other costs will not be refunded by Cycle Oregon, Inc. if all or any portion of a Cycle Oregon Event is cancelled or rerouted due to a force majeure event. I will release and hold Cycle Oregon Inc. harmless for any costs or damages incurred as result of cancellation or rerouting of a Cycle Oregon Event due to a force majeure event.

Click to view a PDF of the Release of liability and assumption of risk agreement and COVID-19 Policy, Acknowledgment, and Waiver.

COVID-19

Rider health and safety is paramount on Cycle Oregon events. Working within the guidelines from the Oregon Health Authority, we have developed COVID-19 safety plans and protocols which we will amend as new updates and guidelines are announced leading up to an event.

As of March 11, 2022 masks are no longer required for indoor settings or group activities in Oregon. There are exceptions, masks are required in healthcare settings, and we ask that you are mindful of additional requests you may encounter during WEEKENDER.

Masks are not required at WEEKENDER but we support those who choose to wear them for any reason they may have. We recognize members of the Cycle Oregon community and those associated with support of this event hold varying views on face covering. Out of respect for one another and in the spirit of the Cycle Oregon mission we ask that you honor our mask-friendly policy at WEEKENDER– Do what’s best for you.

Teasing, mocking, harassment or intimidation from any position towards others will not be tolerated.