The GEARs Bike Tour Committee is planning a multi-day GEARs tour and we need your input. If you’re possibly interested in a GEARs multi-day ride next summer, please complete the BRIEF 4-item survey at the link below by Sunday, Feb. 6. We will use the survey data to help us create a ride you will enjoy! More information about [...]

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Don’t miss the January GEARs General Meeting: Bob & Linda’s Tour Presentation Tuesday, January 18th, 6-8 p.m. Countryside Pizza & Grill (645 River Road) Have you ever contemplated a long distance cross-country bicycle tour? Did you ever wonder what gear was necessary and if you had the mental and physical stamina to succeed? Bob and Linda Metzger share “dos and don’ts” [...]

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Are you a GEARs member? I certainly hope so. At only $12/year it’s a steal!  By being a member you  not only help our work, you also receive our newsletter, e-mail alerts, invitations to events, and discounts at an increasing number of bicycle friendly businesses (Bike Rewards) around the greater Eugene area. As another bonus [...]

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The next GEARs General Meeting will be special presentation and discussion titled  ”Take Me to Cooky’s: Riding Solo from Eugene to DC.” One woman, 3500 miles, two front panniers, and a wave of good tidings.  Join us for a slide presentation followed by Q & A of Heidi Beierle’s ride across the country. Beierle scored the [...]

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There are a lot of great events happening this weekend! Come join the bikecentric fun: Mountain Bike Oregon- This event is sold out but if you’ve already registered it looks like a fun weekend of Mountain Biking up in Oakridge.  Registration for 2011 will open in 2011 so if this sounds fun be sure and [...]

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Winter in the Willamette Valley doesn’t mean hibernation for cyclists. Recreational rides are happening and important advocacy projects are still prevalent. There are several GEARs rides happening each week. Check out the Rides section of the site to see those or download this months ride list here. The coming two weeks hold even more fun [...]

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Now is your chance to learn more about your rights and responsibilities as a bike rider. On September 24th, 6:30pm-8:00pm at The Atrium Building (Sloat Room), Olive & 10th, Derek Johnson, of Johnson, Clifton, Larson & Schaller P.C., will present and answer questions relating to civil justice, insurance, and liability associated with bike crashes. It [...]

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Sunday, July 19 from 1 PM to 5 PM will be a slightly different kind of Prom. Its the Riverbank Path Promenade. This exciting Sunday occasion will be a unique event along the River Bike Path and Greenway in River Road and Whiteaker Neighborhoods. The popular bike path will become a three mile long mix [...]

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