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Ride together. Push together. Et donc on Roule.
The Club Roule encourages every member of the club to ride how they want to ride. Beginners who are racing against themselves and their own fitness goals, and elite competitive racers seeking podiums and glory; those who prefer the social aspect of the group ride, and those who savor the solitude of riding alone; weeknight warriors that ride to melt work day stress, and those who live with depression and anxiety and choose to ride for their mental health. As cyclists, we are all pushing ourselves – and in The Club Roule we are building a community that pushes with us.
A little retro, a little modern, a whole lotta fun. Perfect for races, epic long rides, or just sipping champagne under an umbrella with a bag full of gummy bears.
Group Ride Disclaimer:
All rides are at your own risk events. Road cycling is inherently dangerous, and Roule is not responsible for any injuries that occur. The choice whether to participate on these rides is yours, and yours alone. Please be safe, take no unnecessary risks, and follow all laws. And of course, have a fun time. :)
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Endless Summer Saturdays \\ November - January
Endless Summer Saturdays are back and better than ever! This year we're featuring 3 different routes to help mix up those winter base miles. Please be sure to check the route and meetup point each week; weather may force cancellations and/or route changes. We'll post updates by 8pm on Friday.
Route 1: Lake O (32 miles, 2,200' of climbing)
Route 2: Oregon City (33 miles, 1,600' of climbing)
Route 3: Cornell/Thompson & the West Hills (31 miles, 2,800' of climbing)
NOT SO FINE PRINT:
Endless Summer Saturday is an endurance-pace Group Ride. The goal is offseason base miles while enjoying the camaraderie of one of the largest winter group rides in Portland. It is NOT a hammerfest, or a personal KOM/QOM sprint parade. It is NOT a race training ride beyond offering you the ability to ride in a pack and get comfortable riding in close proximity to others. We're looking for more togetherness and group empathy on the ride this year, and want to set up this expectation now. We're also looking for your help in self-policing the group's pace, following traffic laws, and practicing safe riding techniques.
Some Suggestions:
If the pace is too slow for you on a particular day and you're really feeling strong, please feel free to go ahead at your own pace, and we'll see you the following week. Alternatively, we'd encourage you to slide back into the group and help mentor and encourage others, and work on your pack riding skills. Get to know somebody new and plan a more strenuous ride for after the route or the next day.
If the pace is too fast for you on a particular day, please let one of the ride leaders know. We don't know if there is an issue unless you let us know; we're only human. We all have off days and winter riding has a way of randomly turning strong legs into Jello. However, please keep in mind that as a group we are trying to keep a particular pace and not stretch a 30-mile ride into 4+ hours. This ride is very accommodating to those with a reasonable level of fitness, but we're looking for you to be honest with what you can handle.
When: December 7
What: Route 2: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31278676
The GPS route is provided as a general guideline to help you understand what to expect, but ride leaders can and will make changes as necessary during the ride for weather and safety reasons.
Rollout: 9am SHARP from Green Bridge Coffee
(650 NE Holladay St, Portland)
If you want pre-ride caffeine, be sure to show up early to give yourself and the baristas enough time.
Bring:
A helmet (Required)
Snacks & Water
Tubes and tire changing supplies
Weather-appropriate gear
FRIENDS!
Duration: 3-3.5 hours
Ride Leader: Varies
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The Club Roule - December Team Ride \\ Sunday, Dec 8
This is a Team-Only Ride. If you have purchased a 2019 The Club Roule team jersey, and want to put in some extra weekend miles, this ride is for you!
This will be a semi-spicy team ride, not an endurance ride. I expect I'll get dropped a couple of times, but we'll regroup at major turns. We can crank up the pace on River Road, put in some good digs along Clackamas River Road and up Hattan Road, and see who can win a few of the city limits sprint signs along the way.
Note that it's Christmas Tree Season, so we'll ride with care on Redlands Rd. and generally stay single/double file and to the right on all roads.
When: Sunday, December 8
What: 45 miles, 1,700-ft climb
Rollout: 9am from Crema at the Dumbbell
(390 NE Couch St)
Bring:
Your TCR team kit, and weather appropriate garments
A helmet
Snacks & Water
Tubes and tire changing supplies
Fenders if it's going to be wet
Duration: 3-3.5 hours
Ride Leader: Stacy W.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30698370
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Roule Monday Night Ride \\ Every Monday Night
Come on a friendly after work ride! The ride is as fast as the group of the evening want it to be, but it's meant to be social and not a race.
We'll roll out the Springwater to Sellwood, climb up the Riverview Cemetery, and head back to Portland on Terwilliger. It's mostly car-free and in bike lanes.
When: Every Monday Evening, September 9 though December
What: 12 miles, 800-ft climb
Rollout: 6pm SHARP from Caruthers Landing - near Portland Opera and Tillikum Crossing on the Eastbank Esplanade
Bring:
LIGHTS!
A helmet (Required)
Snacks & Water
Tubes and tire changing supplies
FRIENDS!
Duration: 1 hour
Ride Leader: Stacy W.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26720901
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The Club Roule is seeking like-minded cyclists to join us for the 2019 OBRA racing season. Racers of all disciplines, categories, and genders are welcome.
We’re thrilled to have some awesome like-minded local and regional businesses partner with The Club Roule this year! We ride with their logos and actively support them on social media. In exchange they're providing us with some great benefits and helping promote our team.
We teamed up with our friends at Terrain Coffee Project who share our commitment to connectedness and community. Those values drive us to invest in our fellow humans and create opportunities for others to join in. That’s why we partnered to make The Blend Roule, a rotating seasonal blend.
With every bag of The Blend Roule purchased, we will donate 10% of sales to a different non-profit each quarter that is making a positive impact.
Current organization: ASHA International
Mental health is a big part of Roule's story, and many people have turned to cycling over the years in order to help them in their fight against depression and anxiety. ASHA International's mission is to promote personal, organizational and community wellness through mental health education, training and support.