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 (1 hour, 10 mile flat) and training (1-2 hour, 10-20 mile) routes from 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 $200 a year 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 (2)
See all- Reach the Beach Oregon (American Lung Association) 100mi, 63mi, 30mi, 10mi.Needs location
An early Meetup posting to alert riders to registration discount codes as they are available.
Shameless plug -- Join my team (TeamNakagawa) and get some extra swag. Teams will receive a team-colored bib number and medal. If we get 20 members, we'll also get a $20 credit toward incentive swag!
https://action.lung.org/site/TR/Cycle/ALAMP_Mountain_Pacific?team_id=187724&pg=team&fr_id=26848NOTE: The 2025 route will be ending at the Beach (Fort Stevens State Park). Routes posted below are from the 2024 route, and will be modified at the Astoria region.
From the organizer's website. Event registration and separate minimum fundraising donation ($200) required.
Join us on a mission to make a difference for everyone who breathes. We will be riding back to Astoria. The route starts on Sauvie Island and ends at the Astoria-Megler Bridge. There will be four ride lengths: 100m, 64m, 32m, 14m, and the option to Cycle Your Way. This bike ride is perfect as a personal challenge, an opportunity to explore a new route to the coast, and a way to stay active. The in-person and Cycle Your Way options both have amazing support throughout the campaign! We provide superb organization, beautiful routes, numerous social events, regular training challenges, excellent fundraising support, and more!
Reach the Beach Oregon will celebrate its 35th anniversary in 2025. Our mission: to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease is still in hyper-drive. The dollars our riders are raising are making a difference at this critical time.
Four start locations:
Century
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41459323Metric Century
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/412543241/2 Metric Century
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/4125433210 mile Family - TBA
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:
https://action.lung.org/site/TR?fr_id=26848&pg=entry
