Biking

Test Your Skill at Any Level

Mountain Biking

Don’t pass up the chance to turn a crank on the shoulder of an active volcano! The Ape Canyon ride, which begins on the south side of Mount St. Helens, is one of the Northwest’s premier mountain biking treks, with varied landscapes and incredible vistas. World-class single-track also awaits at Siouxon Creek, Lewis River, South Coldwater, and Old Man Pass/Falls Creek.

Road Biking

Tour de Blast is the essential event for road bikers, attracting crowds in excess of 1,000 each year. The 82-mile route from Toutle to Johnston Ridge takes riders into the very heart of the blast zone. If you can’t make the annual June event, you can still enjoy the experience and the views by following the ride route from Toutle to Johnston Ridge Observatory. Total elevation gain is 6,240 feet.

The Three Rivers Cycling Club has assembled an excellent list of area rides of varying difficulties.

STP Bicycle Classic - This 200-mile bicycle ride is the largest multi-day bicycle event in the Northwest, with up to 10,000 participants riding from Seattle to Portland in one or two days. The route takes you through the scenic valleys, forests, and farmlands of western Washington and Oregon.

Longview Grand Prix Criterium - The Grand Prix featured 10 fields racing around the Civic Circle in the center of town for cash, prizes, medals and trophies. The half-mile roundabout, which sits cradled between the Post Office, the municipal library and the historic Monticello Hotel, consists of wide roads with rounded ends connected by two-block straightaways.