Greater Eugene Area Riders - GEARs

09/06/2026

https://mailchi.mp/2a8a5465101e/gears-newsletter

As summer comes to a close, do you wish you'd gone on more trips? It's not too late to sign up for the Cottage Grove Weekend September 11-13. You'll get to do a little bike camping, and skip the drive out for the Saturday Row River rides. Monday September 7th is the last day to sign up, time is runn...

08/26/2026

Registration closes THIS FRIDAY at 8 PM—don’t miss out!

We’ve got some great collaborations lined up for this year’s bRamble, including:

🚴‍♀️ Hill Climb Time Trial with Twilight Operations
🌳 PeaceHealth Rides leading our Community Ride on a fun, family-friendly adventure to Clearwater Park
💪 Some brave souls taking on the Bike Share Challenge

And there’s a route for every kind of rider:

🚲 Century
🐺 75-mile Wolf Creek Loop
🚲 Metric Century
🐦 40-mile Crow Loop
🌳 17-mile Community Route

And when you roll back into Alton Baker Park, the fun isn’t over! Stick around for delicious food, pie & ice cream, music, and plenty of good times with the cycling community. 🎶🍦🥧

Register by Friday at 8 PM and join us for the bRamble! 💜🚴‍♀️

07/27/2026

Dorris Ranch is scheduled to close Tuesday, July 28 through Thursday, July 30, for filbertworm treatment. Dorris Ranch will reopen by 8 a.m. on Thursday, July 30. This is part of a series of closures this summer for orchard management. The closures will include the entire park, the orchards, the trailhead, and part of the Middle Fork Path.

Please see the schedule below for the projected upcoming closures. This work is weather-dependent, and dates may change.
- July 28-30: Filbertworm treatment.
- Aug. 18-20: Filbertworm treatment.
Learn more at willamalane.org/dorris

05/14/2026

Join in solidarity to honor those we’ve lost and to call for safe and welcoming streets for people from all walks of life.

05/08/2026

A Message to our Community

I’m writing this with a heavy heart. As many of us have learned over the past few days, David Morris was struck and killed by a vehicle while riding his bicycle on Saturday morning. This is a tragic and devastating loss for our community.

05/07/2026

Come hang out with us at Oakshire! Ask questions, meet fellow riders, and learn more about road, gravel, and group riding. This is a casual opportunity to connect with experienced riders, hear about our community, and get comfortable joining rides. Whether you’re brand new or have been riding for years, we’d love to see you there!

Wednesday May 13th 4-7pm

04/18/2026

https://mailchi.mp/19fa397ceb76/gears-april-2026-newsletter

In an effort to serve you better, the GEARs board has made strides to prioritize things that you tell us you care about via surveys, email, and verbal communication. Advocacy is one of those areas where we've taken steps to look for more opportunities to engage and assist however we can. A wonderful...

04/07/2026

It’s going to be gorgeous this Wednesday—join us for a slow roll along the river. ☀️🚲 Sign up in advance at eugenegears.org/ride-sign-ups/