Alpine Century Ride
We put a cap on the number of riders again this year so we could continue to provide you with the personal attention, fresh local gourmet lunch, and extraordinary wild-Oregon experience of Alpine Century from our new permanent facility in Alpine. Check out the story of what we are doing with your support... !
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Alpine Century is your opportunity to ride through some of Oregon's wild and scenic beauty on some of the best cycling roads in the Northwest, Alsea Scenic Byway and Lobster Valley Road. Challenging ascents and descents, rest stops and SAG support staffed by friendly local volunteers, and fresh local food served to you at the completion of the ride.Check out this brief video of highlights.
The 50-mile or 100-mile routes include 4000 ft or 6000 ft elevation gain and loss, plus the chance to ride the gorgeous Alsea Scenic Byway and Lobster Valley Road.
For maps, GPS and elevation profiles for both of the routes, click here.
Local volunteers love serving you snacks at the rest stops and a terrific fresh gourmet lunch at the end. Your registration supports the low-cost pre-school, recycling center, community garden, and other programs at Alpine Community Center.
Pre-registration is required and continues until August 4. All riders are entered in the drawing. Click here to pre-register.
Safety and support are key as you negotiate the climbing, Highway 34 leg, the steep climb and descent in Lobster Valley, and the switchback descent climaxing the ride into the Alpine. Headgear is required!
Experienced and caring staff provide support at rest stops, signage warns motorists, and friendly SAG support cruises the loop to provide assistance all along the route, with friendly people and great food awaiting you after a nice ride on a warm summer day.
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Pre-Register NOW so you can ride!
Drawing held August 5, 2012. Prizes will be available at Alpine Community Center the day of the ride. (Must be 21 or over to win adult beverages..) To register by mail, click here.
Drawing prizes include:
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To Be Determined - Stay tuned!
Thanks for supporting Alpine Community Center!
*(must be 21 to win adult beverages)
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The items in our drawing come from generous local supporters who value Alpine Community Center programs and enjoy welcoming visiting cyclists. Notice how many prizes come from local agri-tourism entrepreneurs who are members of the exciting new Oregon Country Trail agri-tourism system! Your support for Alpine Century Ride supports Alpine Community Center and helps to promote this exciting new wave of local agri-tourism.
August 11, 2012 Schedule
7:00-8:45 am: Pre-registered riders check in at Alpine Community Center at our new location:
25184 Webster Avenue,
Monroe, Oregon 97456
(This address is located in Alpine, which does not have its own postal identity.)
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Ample parking is available. Watch for our friendly staff who will direct you to available parking.
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All riders, please sign in and sign the waiver.
11:00am: Riders who have not reached Rest stop 2 at Hope Grange by 11:00am should not attempt the Century Route through Lobster Valley!
10:00am - 5:30 pm: A fresh and delicious meal awaits you after your ride.
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More to do in the area!
Our route also intersects part of the new Willamette Valley Birding Trail. This will be the first Oregon birding trail that includes bicycle loops as well as auto tour routes!
This beautiful ride follows along parts of the Alsea Valley Country Trail. Members of the trail donated items for riders who preregister. Find out more on our registration page.
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to see what last years rider had to say about Alpine Century!
We proudly acknowledge these 2011 Sponsors:
  
 
 
 
What You Need
Helmet: Our team is doing everything to make this tour a safe and fun ride for you. You can help with proper head protection. Riders must wear an ANSI or Snell approved helmet while riding.
Clothes and Sunscreen: Bring your sunglasses and sun screen! Two water bottles are also advisable for a hot, August ride.
And just in case, tuck away a windbreaker, gloves and a rain jacket. After all this is Oregon!
Tubes and Tools: A fleet of SAG support will be patrolling to help you out of any minor jams you might encounter. But for simple flats, bring a patch kit, spare inner tube, and a frame pump. Stock your tool kit with everything you need to adjust spokes and brakes, and mend a chain.
Rules of the road will apply. Ride single file at all times.
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For more information, contact:
Phone: 541-847-6028
Email: evelee@peak.org
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