Riding since 1992
Welcome to GEARs. The Greater Eugene Area Riders is a non-profit organization with the mission to promote and encourage bicycle riding for transportation and recreation. We coordinate weekly rides, provide safety and skill education, defend the rights and responsibilities of bike riders, and work to enhance the bicycle culture in Eugene and surrounding area. Membership in GEARs has its rewards! In addition to all of the rides and advocacy work we do, there are additional benefits. Local bike shops and other businesses are now offering discounts for GEARs members. Go to our Bike Rewards page to see a list of participating business members. Join GEARs Now.
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We have created a Google Group list serve for the Ride Leaders to communicate changes to scheduled club rides. Members can also use this group to arrange impromptu rides using the form on the Gather and Go page of our website. If you would like to become a member of the GEARs Forum list serve you can join at https://groups.google.com/g/Greater-Eugene-Area-Riders.
Celebrating the Life of Robert J. Zumwalt, Jr.
5/28/1938 – 4/19/2025
Please join the Eugene-Springfield cycling community in honoring the life of Bob Zumwalt. He was the 1954 National Junior Champion. In 1954-55, he finished second in the Best All Around Bicycling Event in Southern California. Also, he competed in the 1960 OlympicTrials in NY. Bob also rode with GEARs and the Bicycle Way of Life’s Team for many years. He was looked up to, admired and an inspiration to those he rode with for his contributions as a rider, his friendliness and his willingness to guide and/or help riders.
A Celebration of Life gathering will be held June 14, 2025 at Jasper State Recreation Site #3, 10 am; the parking fee is $10 unless you have an annual Oregon State Parks Permit. The memorial ride featuring three ride speeds leaves from Alton Baker Park near the duck pond. Sign ups start seven days before the ride. If you want to ride from a different starting point, you are welcome to do so.
Donations to the family are welcome. Contact Richard Hughes at 541-579-3098 for more information.
The next GEARs Board Meeting will be Monday, May 12th at 6:30 pm. Contact kayna@eugenegears.org if you would like to attend.
2024 Membership Survey Results
2025 Membership Survey Results