Covered Bridge Bicycle Tour
Sunday, August 8, 2010 - Linn County Fairgrounds - Albany, Oregon
About the ride
Join the Mid-Valley Bicycle Club for its 32nd annual Covered Bridge Bicycle Tour starting from the Linn County Fairgrounds just off of I-5 in Albany, Oregon. Explore the rural roads and depending on the route, cross up to 5 historic covered bridges in the Mid-Willamette Valley. You will experience scenic views, open fields, rolling hills and only a few traffic lights. There is a choice of routes, so whether you’re looking to spend a morning relaxing with friends on the family route or hammering out every mile possible to get ready for a week-long tour, we have an option for you. The MVBC will spoil you with our hospitality, well stocked rest stops, and top shelf “SAG” support. Linn County Amateur Radio Emergency Services will provide continuous, on course communications. On the longer routes you will also get a “real” lunch to keep you fueled. Bring your friends and enjoy a fine August day on your bike in the Willamette Valley with the MVBC as your host.
Event info
- Ride fee: 40 mile ride is $10 ($20 for family), other rides are $25
- Early registration: due by July 26, 2010
- Last day for mail-in registration: August 2, 2010
- Last day for online registration: August 5, 2010
- Day-of-ride registration: August 8, 2010, 7 - 9 AM (long ride registration closes at 8:30 AM)
- Ride start: August 8, 2010, 7 - 9 AM, long rides typically take 8 - 9 hours, SAG driver will sweep the course at 5PM
- Contact info: megamiles "at" comcast.net, 541.207.7925
Registration information
- Online registration: through ORbike (closes end-of-day August 5)
- Ride flyer: The 2010 flyer and registration form is available here. (It's formatted for legal paper but can be printed on letter paper by selecting "Page Scaling: Fit to Printable Area".)
- Legal release: The release and waiver of liability is available here. (The printed ride flyer does not include the waiver for minors. Get it here and bring it to the registration if you need it.)
Getting to the ride
The ride start and end is at the Linn County Fairgrounds, just off I-5 in Albany, Oregon. (Click for driving directions to the start from the north or south.)