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12 Bridges Bike Trip

  • Start date: 05/01/2018

  • Start time: 12:00 AM

  • End date: 05/01/2018

  • End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

This is an overview of the route: We will cross 12 bridges along the Willamette River as well as visiting the new path, paralleling the I-5 freeway, then tunneling beneath the Beltline. For details of the route visit:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27065208

  • Event Leader: Richard Hughes

  • Event Leader Phone: 541-579-3098

  • Event Leader Email: hughes97405@gmail.com

  • Assistant Leader:

  • Event category: Trips

  • Area Type:

  • Departure Location: Martin St & Canyon Drive, park on Martin St

  • Rating: Moderate

  • Roundtrip total drive miles:

  • Season: 2018

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: Know your bike: Be sure to ride your bike before the trip to insure that it's working properly. If you need a tune-up or adjustments to your bike, do so now. Be sure that your tires are inflated. Your rear tire should be inflated 5 psi more than the front tire, if you want a comfortable ride (follow the recommended psi on the tire's sidewall). Also lube the chain (wiping off excess) and carry a spare tube and air pump. Carry water and snacks. Optional Lunch: For those who are interested, we will stop for lunch upon reaching the Hideaway Bakery on East Amazon.

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 26

  • Member Fees: 1

  • Elevation Gain: 450

  • Non-Member Fees: 5

  • Committee: Trips

  • Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

The wheels began turning at 9:30am as promised. Although twelve bridges were originally know, this group of astute cyclists revealed three more during the ride. Critique of the ride was served with lunch at Hideaway Bakery.