Members who wish to carpool to the then ride on a date of
winery may meet at the MAC Parking their choice.
Structure and leave cars there for the day. The ride begins in
the parking lot at West
SECOND SATURDAY
Union Grade School,
RIDES
at the intersection of
Helvetia and West
Cyclists get back to the monthly Union roads (drive
Second Saturday schedule in August. For west on Hwy 26 and
the season’s remaining three rides, riders exit north at Helvetia
depart at 9:15 a.m. at the various locations. Road). This is a more
The rides have a good mix of fl at roads, challenging ride than in
rolling hills and some half-mile climbs, past years and includes a
depending on the date. All rides can be few more hills. There is
completed by anyone who can average 12 no portable restroom or
mph on fl at roads. water at the site. This
As always, riders should wear a helmet
Second Saturday Ride cyclists follow the lead of MAC’s
ride is 44 to 48 miles
at all times, and carry tools and a spare
member coaches.
long, depending on the
tube in case of fl at tires. Riders should shortcuts a rider elects.
bring their own food and water for the
rides.
TUESDAY NIGHT RIDES
The maps and starting locations for
The Tuesday night ride series continues through October. Cyclists meet the fi rst
these rides are posted on both the MAC
and third Tuesdays at the Sauvie Island School. On the second and fourth Tuesdays, the
and Yahoo groups’ Web sites (The Yahoo
meeting place is in the parking lot on the corner of Germantown Road and Skyline. Riders
site is http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/
should be at the designated meeting place by 5:45 p.m. and be ready to ride at 6 p.m.
group/MACCycling)
Next month’s Second Saturday Ride
YOGA FOR CYCLISTS
is Aug. 8. Starting in West Linn, cyclists
The Cycling Committee sponsors another
ride the Canby Ferry over the Willamette
Yoga for Cyclists event with Jim Cox
River and then back through Oregon City.
Wednesday, July 22 from 7-9 p.m. in Studio II.
This 30-mile ride is a challenging and hilly
Cox, who is otherwise known for his contribu-
ride for those who rode STP and/or want
tions as MAC’s executive sous chef, has been
to ride Cycle Oregon. Participants should
enthusiastically received by cyclists in the past.
meet at West Linn High School at 5464
Cox addresses mid-season adjustment needs,
West A Street.
mid-ride yoga positions and stretches, and other
Cyclists head to Hillsboro Saturday,
ways that yoga can enhance members’ cycling
Sept. 12 for Hillsboro/Scholls ride. This is
season. He also demonstrates how partici-
a different course than the past two years
pants can transfer fl oor work to their ride via
and adds some lightly used roads. Cyclists
stationary bikes. The class is limited to the fi rst
meet at the Hillsboro Aquatic Park, SE
40 members who reserve.
10th and Maple in Hillsboro. This ride
is 32 to 38 miles long depending on the
shortcuts each rider elects. The full route
RANDY’S RIDE
has a short and challenging climb that can
Randy’s Ride returns this year with a focus on the west side of the Cascades. Two years
be skipped with a shortcut, and then climbs
ago, Cycle Oregon explored a new area and various club members commented on the
to the top of Chehalem Mountain via a
beauty of the ride, especially during the height of the fall colors.
different route than last year.
This year’s ride is Saturday, Sept. 25 through Monday, Sept. 27. The ride features the
Riders are in store for an urban ride
pastoral beauty of the southern Willamette Valley, fi ery maples of the Cascade foothills,
starting at MAC Saturday, Oct. 10. Cyclists
historic towns, scenic rivers and relaxing hot springs. Cyclists spend the night in Oakridge
meet in the Turnaround and then head out
and McKenzie Bridge.
for an educational and fun ride through
The plan is to start in Cottage Grove, just south of Eugene and head east past Dorena
Southeast Portland. Look for more details
and over the foothills to Oakridge. On day two, cyclists climb again and fi nish at Belknap
in an upcoming issue of The Winged M.
Springs on the McKenzie. The fi nal day is a long descent along the McKenzie River.
Those who haven’t had their fi ll of
There is a limit of 22 riders. Participants receive a riders’ packet fi lled with information
cycling can participate in an additional ride
about cost, accommodations and necessary equipment and supplies.
to West Union. This is an unscheduled
For more information on MAC cycling or to get involved with the Cycling Committee,
ride; cyclists can use the map available on
call Athletic Services at 503-223-8740 or go to theMAC.com. WM
the Cycling Committee’s Yahoo site and
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