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.
W/T/F Monday Night Ride \\ August 26
Come on a friendly after work ride! It'll be W/T/F only for August, then an open ride September through December. The ride is as fast as the group of the evening want it to be, but it's meant to be social 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: Monday, August 26
What: 12 miles, 800-ft climb
Rollout: 6pm SHARP from Caruthers Landing - near Portland Opera and Tillikum Crossing on the Eastbank Esplanade
Bring:
A helmet
Snacks & Water
Lights
Tubes and tire changing supplies
FRIENDS!
Duration: 1 hour
Ride Leader: Stacy W.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26720901
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Roule Tuesday Night \\ Beginners Ride - August 27
We know road cycling can be intimidating for beginners, which is why last summer we launched the successful RouleWednesday Beginner Rides. This year, the local calendar is packed full of Wednesday Night rides, so we’re going to change the game again and give you something to look forward to on Tuesday Nights besides tacos (which are pretty spectacular).
The Not So Fine Print: This is truly a Beginner Friendly Ride. Roule Cycling lives by our belief that #AllAreWelcome, and this ride is geared specifically towards novices, beginners, and anybody who owns a road bike but just needs a little encouragement and support from others to get out there and ride. More experienced riders are encouraged to participate and provide mentorship and guidance, but this is going to be a much slower pace than other Group Rides in town. Think empathetic, conversational and recovery-style, not Tuesday Night World Championships.
When: Every Tuesday Night, until August 27
What: 15-25 miles, with various amounts of climbing
Rollout: 6pm from Crema At The Dumbbell - 390 NE Couch St @ MLK
Bring:
A helmet
Water
Snacks
Tubes and tire changing supplies
Lights
A sense of adventure
FRIENDS!
Duration: 2 - 2.5 hours
Ride Leader: Paul W.
Route: TBD
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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.
