Weekend Event Guide: Cyclocross racing, camping on the Columbia, Tour de Lab, and more

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(Photo: J. Maus/BikePortland)

The weekend is almost here — and so is cyclocross season!

As we slide into September and get ready for Women’s Bike Month (we’ll have special coverage all month — stay tuned for details!), our event calendar isn’t quite as full as usual. It’s probably a mix of being in the shoulder season and the fact that local weather is so hot and smokey.

But it’s also Labor Day Weekend so for many people it’s one of the last chances for a big adventure. If you need some ideas and inspirations, we’ve great suggestions. Check them out below…

Friday, September 1st

Art Ride on the Eastside – 5:30 pm at Eutectic Gallery (1930 NE Oregon)
It’s the first day of Women’s Bike Month and The Street Trust is leading a tour of art galleries on the east side. More info here.

Saturday, September 2nd

The Weekend Event Guide is sponsored by Abus Bike Locks. Thanks Abus!

GPCM #1 David Douglas
Cross is here and this is the first big race of the year. All categories are offered and this is a series, so it’s time to start counting up your points for that podium finish you promised yourself last season. More info here.

Saturday Casual Ride to Mt. Tabor – 9:00 am at Milwaukie City Hall (10722 SE Main St)
Based out of Milwaukie, these slow and chill rides are being hosted by a local advocate (Todd) to help build community. Route will leave from City Hall and venture up 19th Street Greenway for a morning on Tabor, then return via the 50s. More info here.

Coffee then Camping on the Columbia
Join a group ride from southeast to an out-of-the-way spot on the Columbia. About 20 miles of riding and organizers say there will be “a river crossing or two”. Camping is optional. More info here.

Sunday, September 3rd

Tour de Lab
A benefit for a local pet hospital Dove Lewis, this ride will tour Portland beer pubs and promises a post-ride feast. Get your dog-themed costumes ready! More info here.

Sauvie Shootout – 9:00 am at Ovation Coffee (941 NW Overton)
This is Portland’s premiere weekly group training ride. Sauvie, West Hills, and lots of speed (that breaks into groups depending on fitness level). More info here.

Tour of Westside Suburbia – 10:00 am at Shute Park in Hillsboro
A 37-mile jaunt led by the Portland Wheelmen Touring Club. Go from the Tualatin Valley to Beaverton, exploring the best bike streets in the process. Expect pace in the 10-13 mph range. More info here.

Did we miss anything? If so, give it a shout out in the comments. And have a great weekend!

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— Jonathan Maus: (503) 706-8804, @jonathan_maus on Twitter and jonathan@bikeportland.org

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