What we’re about
This is a social bicycling group. TeamNakagawa is a private group of bicyclists of a very wide range of fitness. From a flat 10 mile (1 hour) pathway ride to a full 100 mile summer century ride, we've got them all. This group started as a training ride group for a charity ride to support the American Diabetes Association. Now it's a social/fitness group supporting a healthier lifestyle, both in mind and in body. Truth is, it's a motivator for me (Captain Kent) to commit to riding every weekend, regardless of the weather!
Starting in March, we will begin to have weekly Saturday morning bike rides, supporting easy, 10-20 mile rides from Champoeg State Park (Newberg) or Lewis and Clark State Park (Troutdale OR). Our rides are self supporting - riders are expected to bring their own water, snacks, repair kits, etc. New riders will learn "the basics" from the experienced riders who are happy to share their knowledge.
As bike season truly begins in May, we'll start posting event rides hosted by the various bike club and charities in the Portland OR area. As our membership grows, all members will have the ability to post rides in different areas of town (such as Champoeg State Park, or the Banks-Vernonia trail).
This meetup costs $25 a month to run. Although I don't charge membership dues, I will call upon the membership to donate to various worthy charities that I support during the course of the season instead. It's all honor system, with my gratitude.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Cystic Fibrosis Cycle for Life at Petal PedalThe Oregon Garden, Silverton , OR
This is a joint event - ride with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation folks at the Oregon Petal Pedal event. Short version: this will give you free registration to Petal Pedal if you raise $250 toward Cystic Fibrosis.
From the CF website:
Join us for our annual CF Cycle for Life event, now in partnership with ORbike's Petal Pedal ride! By participating, you have the power to change lives and bring us closer to a cure for cystic fibrosis (CF). Your support helps fund critical research and care for those living with CF. Now is the time to act, and together, we can accelerate progress.
How It Works:
To make the most of this experience, we ask that every cyclist prepares physically and commits to raising the fundraising minimum of $250 (or more!) to support our mission. Once you reach the fundraising minimum, you'll receive a code for free registration to ORbike's Pedal Petal event. At the event, CFF cyclists will be treated to a VIP experience.
More information on the CF website:
https://fundraise.cff.org/CycleforLifeORTEAMNAKAGAWA will be participating in this event...feel free to join the team.
Team page: https://fundraise.cff.org/CycleforLifeOR/Team/View/211849/TeamNakagawaThis posting is to provide communication link to those from our Meetup who wish to ride this event together.
- Tour de Blast (Mt St Helens Ride) Hosted by Longview Rotory ClubToutle Lake School District, Elementary, JR/SR High, Toutle, WA
NOTE: Course modification due to road closure/landslide - see the comments section for details.
From the organizer's website. Event registration required
First-timers and old pros, it’s time to get ready to ride! The Longview Rotary Club once again presents Tour de Blast, a bicycle ride into the heart of the Mount St. Helens blast zone! The Spirit Lake Memorial Highway winds its way up the Toutle Valley into the Mount St. Helens blast zone to the Johnston Ridge Viewpoint. Most of the course is on recently resurfaced highway with wide shoulders and excellent visibility. Fully supported ride with staffed rest areas (food and drink), bike repair, sag wagons and on-course motorcycle aid if things just don’t work out (flats, tired, sasquatch sighting…).
Beginner level - 39 miles (1500 ft of gain)
Intermediate level - 54 miles (3300 ft of gain)
Advanced level - 82 miles (6240 ft of gain)*** Modified due to landslide.
This posting is to provide communication link to those from our Meetup who wish to ride this event together.More information on the organizer's website:
http://tourdeblast.com - Petal Pedal (30, 50, 60, 70, 100 miles) - The Oregon Garden RideThe Oregon Garden, Silverton, OR
From the organizer's website. Registration Required.
Registration includes breakfast, lunch, gourmet dinner, admission to Oregon Garden, custom bib, rest stops, course support, live music and open beer and wine bar.
website: https://orbike.com/pp/
- Champoeg State Park (19 miles)Champoeg State Park, St Paul, OR
We will be having a ride on the scenic French Prairie region of the valley - Champoeg State Park. Riders will have the option of either no-traffic loops through the park itself (bike trail and low-speed roads create 2-mile loops within the park) or the main ride on a loop tour through St Paul.
From Portland, take I-5 South past Wilsonville and the Champoeg rest area, and exit at Ehlen Rd (you'll see a TA center and a Flying J truck stop). Follow the small state park signs to Champoeg Park. Turn right on Ehlen Rd, Right on Case Rd, Left on Champoeg Rd. You'll see the park entrance a mile to the right.
At the entrance, skip the Visitor Center parking lot and descend to the pay gate (Car fee - $10 w/ CC's ). Once you get your parking ticket, turn left. Follow the road 2 miles to the Riverside Day Use Lot. You'll find me there, along with the rest rooms.
Map of the park:
https://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=main.loadFile&load=_siteFiles%2Fpublications%2Fchampoeg081123.pdfMap of the loop ride:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29848529Queue sheet:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/s1t2pvrm1k15o19/French_Prairie_19_miles_-CW_route-.pdf?dl=0HELMETS ARE REQUIRED. Participants are expected to have their own supplies (water, snacks, tire repair kits) and bicycles ready to ride. Print your own cue sheet from the links below. Be prepared to navigate the route yourself or follow/accompany other riders matching your pace.
We do not do roll calls, and will not be able to keep track of everybody who is riding. However, we have a wide range of cyclists from beginners to veterans, so please make sure to partner with at least one other person who is riding at your pace. Participants are expected to obey all traffic laws while participating in this event. Participants are expected to support each other for minor repairs (flat tires). Major mechanical failures that require pickup can call Kent (but retrieval will be delayed until he completes his loop and returns to the park). CALL 911 FOR ALL CRASHES AND INJURIES REQUIRING ASSISTANCE.
THE ORGANIZERS OF THIS RIDE AND THIS MEETUP ASSUME NO LIABILITY. PARTICIPANTS RIDE AT THEIR OWN RISK.
Emergency bicycle pickup (Kent) (503) 310-7426
