FAQ

The Cycle For Air is one of the American Lung Association’s signature fundraising events. Your participation will raise the funds necessary to help provide life-saving lung health education, research and advocacy efforts.

Century Ride 100 Miles Sauvie Island to Astoria

• Start: Topaz Farm
  17100 NW Sauvie Island Rd
  Portland, OR 97231
• Finish: Maritime Memorial
  10 Bay St
  Astoria, OR 97103
• https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41459323

Metric Century 64 Miles Vernonia to Astoria

• Start: Vernonia High School
  1000 Missouri Ave
  Vernonia, OR 97064
• Finish: Maritime Memorial
  10 Bay St
  Astoria, OR 97103
• https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41254324

Half Metric 32 Miles Jewell to Astoria

• Start: Jewell School
  83874 OR-103
  Jewell
  Seaside, OR 97138
• Finish: Maritime Memorial
  10 Bay St
  Astoria, OR 97103
• https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41254332

Astoria Adventure Ride - 8 Miles

• RTB OR 8 Mile - A bike ride in Astoria, OR (ridewithgps.com)

Please note: Routes may be subject to change.

Participants who are being dropped off at their start location should provide their driver with the following alternative route directions to minimize vehicles along the main route.

Topaz Farm to Astoria Finish Line
Vernonia High School to Astoria Finish Line
Jewell School to Astoria Finish Line

• Century Ride (Sauvie Island to Astoria)
  100 Miles
• Metric Century (Vernonia to Astoria)
  64 Miles
• Half Metric (Jewell to Astoria)
  32 Miles
• Astoria Adventure Ride
  10 Miles

Please note: Routes may be subject to change.

You can register online by choosing Register and specifying your participation type. Then follow the prompts to complete your registration. Please feel free to reach out to event manager Nicole Hancock with any questions.

Sauvie Island: 6am - 7am
Vernonia: 8am - 9am
Jewell: 9:30am - 10:30am
Astoria Adventure Ride: 11am - 3pm
Course closes at 4:30pm

Registration closes at 7pm Friday, May 19th. Minimum fundraising must be reached upon picking up your packet. Additional fundraising will be accepted through June 20th. Funds raised between May 20th and June 20th will count towards incentive gifts.

The finish line will be located immediately south of the Maritime Memorial at the foot of the bridge. Please note that the Maritime Memorial is not to be confused with the Maritime Museum.

Maritime Memorial
10 Bay St
Astoria, OR 97103

There will be ample parking at the finish line. Follow event signage and directions from volunteers.

Yes, there is a gear check tag on your bib that you will attach to your gear and drop off at the gear check booth located at each starting point. Your gear will be transported to the finish line and will be available for pickup at the gear check booth after you arrive to Astoria.

Yes, we will have mobile mechanics, bike tech support at each rest stop and SAG vehicles to provide transportation if needed.

Packets must be picked up before event day. See the attached packet pickup schedule to find where you can pick up your packet.

Packets will not be available on the day of the ride. For packet pickup questions and concerns, please contact Nicole Hancock at nicole.hancock@lung.org.

The Astoria Adventure Ride will be a shorter route along the Astoria Riverwalk. Complete route details are coming soon. There is a registration fee of $35 per person. The fundraising minimum for individuals is $100. The fundraising minimum for families consisting of up to 4 riders will be at a special rate of $200. Families of up to 4 riders must include at least one adult over the age of 18. The minimum cost for a family of 4 is only $340 for this route compared to $1,060. If you have questions, please contact Nicole Hancock at Nicole.Hancock@Lung.org.

Yes, the bike ride follows the Astoria Riverwalk Trail. Riders can seal watch, visit the famed Pier 39 and Maritime Museum, and enjoy views of the Columbia River and the Astoria hills.

Absolutely! Snacks and beverages will be available at all starting routes and rest stops. Our famous salmon hash will be provided at Jewel. A tasty lunch will be waiting for you at the finish line along with complimentary beer and other beverages. All food on the route is included for all riders. (Riders must have bib for complimentary food).

Meals may be purchased at the American Lung Association booth at the finish line. Meal and non-alcoholic beverage tickets will be $15 and single alcoholic drink tickets will be $8.

Yes, rest stops will be placed an average of 12-15 miles apart. Exact rest stop locations will be posted closer to the event.

We are riding to Astoria this year to expand the scope of the ride and offer more climbing throughout the course instead of leaving it for the end. Astoria provides more activities and accommodations for riders and their friends and family and brings in additional partners to enhance the experience at the finish line.

This year, we are finishing overlooking the mouth of the majestic Columbia River. We encourage you to enjoy the beach at Fort. Stevens nearby. We hope that you enjoy all the attractions Astoria has to offer - including the Goonies house.

Yes, the following hotels have discounts for riders and their friends & family.

Hotel and Hostel in Portland for Before and/or After Reach the Beach

Lolo Pass
1616 E. Burnside, Portland, OR 97214
10% discount code valid from 5/18/23 to 5/23/23.
When booking use this link or use the code “CYCLEFORAIR23”.

Hotels in Astoria

Holiday Inn Express & Suites
204 W Marine Dr, Astoria, OR 97103
10% discount code valid for 5/19/2023 & 5/20/2023.
When booking, select “Cooperate Rate” and use the code “100205820”.

The Bowline Hotel
1 9th St, Astoria, OR 97103
10% discount code valid for 5/19/2023 & 5/20/2023.
When booking, use the code “REACH”.

Yes, children are welcome to participate in this ride, but riders who are 16 or younger must be accompanied by an adult who is 18 or older.

We offer a shuttle bus with bike transportation back to each start location from Astoria. Bus tickets cost $50 if purchased by May 8th. The cost will increase to $65 beginning May 9th. Tickets can be purchased here.

Yes, there is a minimum fundraising requirement of $200 per person. Participants have until event day to meet their minimum fundraising requirement of $200 per person. Participants who have not met their fundraising requirement on event day will need to pay the outstanding amount in order to participate in the ride.

No, the registration fee does not apply towards the fundraising minimum. Please contact Nicole Hancock if you would like to brainstorm fundraising ideas.

Attn: Nicole Hancock
16037 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd.
#165
Tigard, OR 97224.

Please include who the donation is for or fill out this mail-in check donation form.

Please ask your donor for the emailed receipt they received from the American Lung Association and email it to nicole.hancock@lung.org. If receipt is not available, please provide the name of the donor as it appears on the credit or debit card, the date, and the donation amount

Yes. Funds must be raised by April 3rd in order to receive your jersey, shorts, and jacket in time for the ride.

A matching gift is where a company matches an employee's contribution to a charitable organization, like the American Lung Association. Make your donations go even further with a matching gift today!

Use our company search tool below to see if your company offers a matching gift program, as well as find information on how to get started.

Matching Gift and Volunteer Grant information provided by

If your company is not listed, contact your Human Resource department for more information because some companies without a formal program may still match your gift.

Thanks to the generous support of people like you, the American Lung Association saves lives by fighting for healthy lungs and healthy air. Today, our fight is more important than ever, and 90 cents of every dollar raised by our organization goes directly to education, research and advocacy.

You can set up a Facebook Fundraiser by logging into your Participant Center. Click here for instructions on setting up your Facebook Fundraiser. Please reach out to Nicole.hancock@lung.org regarding any questions.

A team captain gathers together friends, family and co-workers. Each team captain helps guide their team members, from online registration, to setting and achieving their fundraising goal, to seeing them through to the finish line. Being a team captain is a fun and rewarding experience. Are you ready to make Every Mile Count? Register as a team captain today.

• Ideally, a team consists of a captain and a three or more additional team members.
• Teams can be classified as Corporate (meaning that they are representing a company or organization), Community, or Friends and Family.

No, the registration fees and fundraising minimum are per individual. There are no additional fees for creating a team.

• Teams provide a way for groups to get involved with the American Lung Association to raise funds and awareness of healthy lungs and air.
• Teams allow organizations to show their philanthropic spirit.
• A team provides great motivation to reach a personal fitness goal while enjoying time with others.

Yes! We have several tools available to help team captains: from creating a team page, to helping additional team members register to join the event, and to ensuring your team fundraising goal is met.

• Mobile App: Download our mobile apps for Apple and Android devices to fundraise and communicate with your teammates on-the-go!
• Emails:We'll help you through the process of being a team captain by providing you with email templates that are tailored to help you with recruitment and fundraising.
• Internal kick-offs and informational meetings: We're happy to work with you to have a memorable team kick-off to get your team all fired up!

Our local staff members are here to support you and your team with any questions. We are here to help you be successful in your fundraising efforts and to have FUN!

Yes, please reach out to Nicole Hancock at nicole.hancock@lung.org. Provide the team name, team goal, and names and emails of team members who have already registered as individuals.

The top 20 fundraising teams by Friday, May 12th will have a team signed displayed at the race.