Covered Bridge Bicycle Tour

About the Event

The Covered Bridge Tour offers an unforgettable cycling experience through picturesque countryside and historic landscapes. Participants can choose from various routes, each designed to showcase the best of local scenery, including rolling hills, quaint villages, and scenic vistas.
Registration begins early at 7:00 AM with a closing time of 9:00 AM, encouraging riders to arrive prepared. The day concludes by 5:00 PM as all routes are cleared and checked for safety. Century riders must adhere to checkpoint schedules to ensure timely completion of their journey.
This event promotes camaraderie among cyclists while emphasizing safe practices. Single-file riding is required when sharing the road with motor vehicles, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable ride for everyone.
For detailed route information, visit routes.coveredbridgetour.org.

Races Offered

Almost a Century

Aug 09, 2026

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Distance — 136.8K

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Type — Cycling

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$60.00

Full Century

Aug 09, 2026

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Distance — 162.5K

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$60.00

Metric Century

Aug 09, 2026

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Distance — 109.4K

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$60.00

Scio Start

Aug 09, 2026

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Distance — 37K

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$45.00

The Middle Ride

Aug 09, 2026

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Distance — 70.8K

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$45.00

Youth riders

Aug 09, 2026

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Distance — Youth riders

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$25.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Albany.

thermostat Temperature

14.7° / 29.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

13.8° / 27.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

12h 14m

water_drop Avg rainfall

0.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.3 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

High (7.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

60.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:16

nightlight Sunset

20:15

About Albany

Learn more about the host city, Albany.

Albany is the 11th-largest city in the state of Oregon. Nicknamed the "Hub of the Valley", it is 69 miles south of Portland and 44 miles north of Eugene. The town sits at the confluence of the Willamette River and Calapooia River. Albany's streets are lined with historic homes and a carousel museum. Its location in the Willamette Valley, known for its wine, allows the town to offer locally made wine, as well as cider and beer.