Registration for Ride for the Fight is now open!

Welcome friends! We are very excited to present this fun filled day for you to do what you love the most and raise money for a good cause at the same time.

100% of the funds raised from Ride for the Fight goes directly to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Their mission (and ours!) is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

Northwest Natural and Bob Lamphere’s Beaverton Honda-Yamaha-Suzuki are sponsors for the event, and we hope to make it a recurring event for years to come. Please be the ones to say, “I did the first event way back in 2009, and I’ve done it every year since…!”) Thanks to these extraordinary sponsors, we will send you off with a doughnut sugar rush and coffee before the ride, and a burgers and dogs at the other end with a celebratory picnic. You deserve it! Because, in case you didn’t catch it before, every dollar you spend to sign up goes directly to this wonderful cause! Just by signing up, you are a true hero.

The Ride

Okay, so now the details. We meet at Bob Lamphere’s Beaverton Honda-Yamaha-Suzuki, get ‘fueled up’ (sugar, coffee!!), sign the forms – it is essential that every rider signs the admission form and makes the minimum $25 donation to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. A quick safety briefing, then off to ride the scenic route. The ride ends at Blue Lake Park in Troutdale.

The Picnic

Time to ride in and relax! You will enter Blue Lake Park – there is a $5 park entry per motorized vehicle – sorry we don’t make the rules! Go to Clatsop shelter -- you can’t miss it, we will have “Ride For the Fight” signs. Park your bike, and be welcomed with an ecstatic cheering section, a refreshing soft drink, burger or hot dog and all the sides to reward your generosity! Did we mention door prizes? Our favorite motorcycle dealership, Bob Lamphere’s Beaverton Honda-Yamaha-Suzuki, are donating door prizes!!! Woo hoo!

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the ride start? We will meet at Bob Lamphere’s Beaverton Honda-Yamaha-Suzuki, located at 10380 SW Cascade Blvd. Tigard, Oregon 97223

What time should I be there? 8:00am for sign in and registration.

What time does the actual ride start? The ride starts around 9:30.

Does the group ride together, or are we on our own? This will be a group ride. Be ready to ride with a full tank and an empty bladder.

Is there someone I can follow in case I am not familiar with the route? Yes. This ride will be led. Maps will also be available on the day of the ride.

Do I have to follow the planned route? It’s a free country of course, but part of the enjoyment of the experience is sharing the company of fellow riders.

Will there markers or check points along the ride? The ride will be about 100 miles with one gas/rest stop in the middle. There will be leaders for the ride, so no other guides or markers will be necessary.

What if it is raining the day of the ride? The ride will go on, rain or shine.

What if I am unable to ride, but I have registered? Sorry, there are no refunds, but know that your donation will help those with blood cancer, and is 100% tax deductible.

Can I sign up on the day of the ride? Yes. We will be accepting entries the morning of the ride. We will accept cash, check, or credit card.

Are there other requirements I should know about? All riders are required to have insurance and a valid motorcycle endorsement. You will be required to sign a Release and Waiver of Liability agreement prior to riding.

Can I ride with a passenger? Yes. Passengers need to be registered as well, and a separate donation to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is required.

Can I register me, my passenger, and my guests at one time, and with one donation? Absolutely.

What is the route for the ride? See the link on the upper right of this website. Plus, maps will be handed out at the ride. The route heads west on highway 26 toward Vernonia, east to Scapoose down highway 30, and into Portland and east county to Blue Lake Park. Remember, the is a $5 entry per motorized vehicle into the park.

Can I invite family or friends to the picnic who are not participating in the ride?
Yes! Please fill out the registration form, and any donation of $5 or more will get them in. Children 5 years or younger are free!. Please be aware that the park entry fee is $5 per vehicle.

What if I don't want to participate the ride? Can I only join the picnic? The picnic is a celebration for riders and their guests. If you choose not to participate in the ride, and are not a guest of one of the riders, you may still attend the picnic with a minimum $25 donation to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

How do I register online?
Event entries are:
$25 per rider
$25 per passenger
$ 5 per picnic guest (children under 5 are free)

1. Make a donation on this site: http://www.http//pages.teamintraining.org/or/honolulu09/dricci for the total, and please indicate in the comment section the number of people for which you are registering. You are half way there!

2. When you receive the registration email from us, please reply with your completed information.

You will receive a confirmation email when all information is received. Please bring confirmation to the ride.

When does the picnic start? 12:00 noon. Remember, there is a $5 entry into the park.

Can I bring my dog to the picnic? Sorry, Blue Lake Park does not allow pets into the park.

Is alcohol allowed? No. We do not have a permit to serve alcohol.

Is there an entry fee into the park? Yes. Blue Lake Park charges a $5 entry fee per vehicle. Please have your money ready as you enter the gate to speed it along. There will be a lot of you!

Will there be other activities at the picnic? . The park allows swimming in the lake, so bring your suit! (There is no lifeguard on duty, so swim at your own risk.) Children under 5 are prohibited from swiming or wading at Blue Lake, however. Door prizes by Bob Lamphere’s Beaverton Honda-Yamaha-Suzuki will be given out There will also be a special prize for the largest donation made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Will you be the one?

When will door prizes be announced? 2:00 pm.

What food will there be at the picnic? Will there be vegetarian options? There will be hamburgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, soft drinks and side dishes.

Are there restrooms at the park? Yes. Multiple restrooms are open throughout the park.

Is there an end time for the picnic? Yes. The picnic ends at 3:00pm.