Covered Bridge Bicycle Tour
Sunday, August 12, 2012 - Linn County Fairgrounds - Albany, Oregon
About the ride
Join the Mid-Valley Bicycle Club (MVBC) for its 34th 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'll experience scenic views, open fields, rolling hills and only a few traffic lights. There are 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've got 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’ll 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.
Registration information
- Online registration: through BikeReg.com (closes end-of-day August 10)
- Day-of-ride registration: August 12, 7-9 AM (long ride registration closes at 8:30 AM)
Event info
- Ride start: August 12, 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
- 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.)
- Map for short tour: 40 miles, no lunch
- Map for long tours:
- Metric Century: 68 miles
- Almost a Century: 85 miles
- Full Century: 101 miles
- Elevation profile for Full Century:
(Click for printable version)
