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 (3)
See all- Bike MS - Hosted by the National MS SocietyEvergreen Aviation & Space Museum, McMinnville, OR
From the organizer's website. Charity ride to support the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Note registration fee plus $250 minimum donation requirements.
Shameless plug: Join TeamNakagawa at this event.
Link: https://events.nationalmssociety.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&teamID=79892Celebrate over 40 years of Bike MS: Oregon! Enjoy the charming town of McMinnville, located just 40 miles outside of Portland. Our ride will start and end at Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, with our routes taking you through Oregon’s wine country. The routes will be a mixture of old and new, but either way, the sites will be unforgettable. Get ready to create lasting memories while making a meaningful impact. Together, we'll make this anniversary a milestone to remember!
Nestled in the heart of Oregon’s wine country and 40 miles outside of Portland, our new host town is a warm, inviting, friendly getaway destination. With all new routes, you’ll pedal past vineyards, cross creeks and have relaxing pastoral farmland views. The scenic wine country roads make McMinnville a destination for cyclists of all abilities. Our Rider Village is also taking flight with an exciting new venue and partner, Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum.
Website info:
https://events.nationalmssociety.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=2387 - Reach the Beach Oregon (American Lung Association) 105mi, 75mi, 43mi, 23mi.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 (TBD - last year, we earned a Team Tent at the finish line!) This is my 22nd ride, supporting my folks who have passed on due to lung disease, including recently my father, Mas.
Current Promo: 50% discount on registration (code: SHIFT)
Team Link:
https://cycleforair.donordrive.com/teams/10798From the organizer's website. Event registration and separate minimum fundraising donation required.
Join us on a mission to make a difference for everyone who breathes. We will be riding back to Astoria (Fort Stevens State Park). The route starts on Sauvie Island and ends at the Fort Stevens State Park. There will be four ride lengths: 100+m, 74m, 40m, 20m, 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!
The mission of Reach the Beach: 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:
Stretch Century [105mi]
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49058892Stretch Metric Century [76mi]
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/4905992543mi Route
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/4906011723mi Route
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49060225This 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
