Cyclists of Greater Seattle upcoming events

Made Bike Show and Greater Portland Gravel (19 Aug 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Portland's Made framebuilder bike show takes place August 21-23 and we think it’s the perfect excuse to spend some extra days exploring some of the fantastic gravel roads in the area while we're down there.

Ride Leader	Wayne Johnson
Pace	Moderate
Terrain	hilly & gravely

Wednesday, August 19, we will ride a scenic mixed terrain loop through the rolling rural hills west of Portland. The gravel section in the middle of the route is reported to be a bit rough, adding an additional challenge to the day. After the ride, we'll gather for a well-earned meal at the Rock Creek Tavern.

Distance/Elevation	Approximately 36 miles/3100 ft
Route	Beyond Pumpkin Ridge
Meeting Location	Rock Creek Tavern 10000 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd Hillsboro, OR 97124
Departure Time	9:00 am (tentative)

Thursday, August 20, we'll enjoy a gradual gravel climb on the west side of Mount Hood, making our way to picturesque Trillium Lake. The route primarily follows Still Creek Road but also includes portions of the historic Barlow Road as well as the old Mount Hood highway.

Distance/Elevation	Approximately 34 miles/3100 ft
Route	Zigzag to Trillium Lake
Meeting Location	Zigzag Ranger Station 70220 E Highway 26 Zigzag, OR 97049
Departure Time	9:00 am (tentative)

Friday, August 21, we will attend the Made bike show. It runs from 9 am - 5 pm at Zidell Yards.

What to bring:

Large tires for the gravel sections. 40’s are probably a minimum. Narrower tires will decrease control while increasing both discomfort and the chance of flat tires.
Lots of water. There will be plenty of climbing with few options for refilling.
GPS & maps to navigate on your own.
Spare tubes, pump, tools and other biking gear to make you self-sufficient are also necessary. We will be out of cell coverage for portions of the ride.

Car pools are available. Contact ride leader if interested.

Non COGS members are allowed to participate in one COGS club ride according to the club insurance policy, so please only sign up for a single ride if you are not a member, thanks.

Bike Camping: San Juan Tour (08 Sep 2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Wayne Johnson will lead a bike camping tour through the San Juan Islands on one of the lowest traffic weeks of the year. We will carry all our own camping equipment and camp at Lopez Farm Cottages and Moran State Park on Orcas. The trip begins and ends in Anacortes.

Route details are at RideWithGPS.

Tuesday will be 31 miles of riding around Lopez Island. We will head climb up from the ferry less than three miles before we drop our camping luggage at Lopez Farm Cottages and Camping. We will spend the rest of the day riding the island unloaded before ending with dinner and getting groceries at Lopez Village.

Wednesday will be our three island day with 34 miles of riding. We catch a morning ferry to Shaw Island and take a quick 16 mile ride before catching the ferry to Orcas Island. When we arrive on Orcas Island, our 16 route will avoid the main road into Eastsound, instead taking us over hills and through some gravel along Dolphin Bay Road. We'll get food in Eastsound before heading to Midway Campground in Moran State Park.

Thursday morning we'll climb up Mount Constitution (10 miles, 2000') before we break camp. After we pack up, we'll head to the ferry via Crow Valley and West Sound on a rolling 17 mile route.

What to bring:

Wide tires for the gravel section on day 2.
Clothing for three days of riding and hanging out in camp. Clothes for rain and cold weather may be helpful.
Spare tubes, pump, tools and other biking gear to make you self-sufficient are also necessary.
Tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, stove/cookware, flashlight.
Some food for snacks and meals. There will be grocery stores available both days before we get to camp. They are marked on the maps.
Money for ferries, camping, groceries and restaurants.
If you haven’t done any bike camping before, good advice on bike camping can be found here.

Before the trip:

Coordinate camping reservations with Ride Leader.
The Ride Leader will share an itinerary that includes the schedule for the ferries we intend to catch.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask.