Event Description
Cannon Beach Fat Bike Festival will be the first Fat Bike Festival on the Oregon Coast! Come and enjoy a weekend of fun Fat Bike events and explore the beaches & quaint community of Cannon Beach by Fat Bike. Events planned throughout the weekend include sunset beach ride and bonfire with Fat Bike games and activities, a Saturday poker ride and after party at local pub and finishing off the event by celebrating Earth Day on Sunday with a Fat Bike Beach Clean Up. Lots of fun Fat Bike activities but still plenty of time to explore and enjoy Cannon Beach. We will have Fat Bikes available for people to demo if they don’t yet have their own. Bring your family & friends and join us for this first ever Fat Bike experience on the Oregon Coast!
SCHEDULE:
Friday, April 20, 2018
10am-6pm Packet pick up at Chamber Visitor Center, 207 N Spruce Street, Cannon Beach (corner of 2nd & Spruce)
7PM Fat Bikes meet at Cannon Beach Elementary School (in rear), 268 Beaver Street, Cannon Beach, to begin sunset ride to Tolvana Beach for bonfire. Families can meet at Tolvana Beach State Recreation Site parking lot on W. Waren Way to join in on festivities.
7-9PM Tolvana Beach bonfire and beach bike activities; Slow race, track stand, tightest circle, etc. Enjoy s’mores & a local craft brewed beer by the fire from Pelican Brewery/Public Coast Brewing.
Saturday, April 21, 2018
For map of Saturday Poker Ride go to: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26839395
9-10:30 AM day of event registration and packet pick up available at Cannon Beach Elementary School (in rear)
10:30AM Fat Bikes gather at Cannon Beach Elementary School (in rear) and leave by 11AM to begin “poker ride” to Arch Cape and back.
Our first poker station will be set up at Haystack Rock by the Haystack Rock Awareness Program where we will pick our first card and Volunteers will be available to “answer visitor questions and share their knowledge about this amazing offshore island and other marine related topics.”
Mo’s Chowder Cannon Beach will be our second poker station where we will pick another card and be delighted by a sample of World Famous Mo’s Clam Chowder.
Hug Point State Recreation Site will be our third poker station where we will pick another card and have restrooms, snacks, and hydration products available.
Arch Cape will have our fourth poker station and be our turn around point to check in w/ staff for another card and head back towards Cannon Beach.
We will check back in at Haystack Rock where we will receive another card from the wonderful Volunteers of the Haystack Rock Awareness Program.
We will then ride back to where we started along Ecola Creek to the Cannon Beach Elementary School to receive another card before heading to after party at Public Coast Brewing, 264 E 3rd Street, Cannon Beach.
Our days events will culminate at Public Coast Brewing where we will receive our final card and enjoy a taste of their delicious food and unique brews. Family & friends are welcome to join us to celebrate and the restaurant and bar will be open for additional food and drink purchases. Riders will turn in their hands for prizes and our grand prize drawing will be held.
* Grand Prize for Poker Ride is 2 night stay @ Surfsand Resort http://www.surfsand.com/
Sunday, April 22, 2018
* Time & Location still being set, will update*
To celebrate Earth Day we will have a Beach Clean Up in partnership with "12 Days of Earth Day" which can be done on foot or cover more ground and ride your Fat Bike!
FAQs
Do I have to participate in all 3 days of events or can I just do 1 or 2 days?
We encourage you to join us for all 3 fun days as we have many great Fat Bike activities planned but it is not required to participate in all events. The event fee is for all 3 days of activities and no refunds will be given for only participating in some of the events.
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
You will need to show ID to enjoy the local brew being served at bonfire on Friday and after party on Saturday. All ages are welcome at event but ID required for alcohol consumption.
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Please see website (www.BikeCannonBeach.com) for complete parking outline. We recommend you ride your bike from your overnight accomodations to start of event as parking is limited in Cannon Beach. We are suggesting people park across Ecola Creek at Les Shirley park and ride over bridge to start of event at Cannon Beach Elementary School.
Can I register on Day of Event?
Yes, we will take registration on day of event. Must pay by check or cash and fee will increase to $15. Day of event registration can be done in person at the following locations: Friday, April 20, 2018, 10am-6pm Packet pick up & Day of Event registration at Chamber Visitor Center, 207 N Spruce Street, Cannon Beach (corner of 2nd & Spruce). Saturday, April 21, 2018, 9-10:30 AM day of event registration and packet pick up available at Cannon Beach Elementary School (in rear), 268 Beaver Street, Cannon Beach.
What is an OBRA member and why do I have to pay extra to be one?
"The Oregon Bicycle Racing Association (OBRA) is the official sanctioning body of bicycle racing in Oregon, Southwest Washington and parts of Northern California. We work with race promoters to put on world class events within the region. We sanction road, track, mountain bike, enduro, cyclocross and gran fondo events. OBRA provides the community and framework for successful events. We provide insurance, race equipment, competitions, calendars, training, judging, timing services, marketing, membership services and many other services to make bicycle racing safe, enjoyable and accessible. OBRA sanctions over 390 events and clinics throughout the year."
In order for us to get all the necessary permits and insurance to run a safe & successful bicycle event, we use OBRA as our official sanctioning body.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Daniella Crowder, Director, Oregon Rides & Events
email: Director@OregonRides.com
