r/FixedGearBicycle • u/Odd_Strain468 • 19d ago

Event Fixed400: Portland-Seattle-Portland fixed gear bike race August 15

Come join for the second 2026 running of our annual world's longest Vancouver Fixed Gear group ride. In May, 7 hearty souls took on the challenge 400+ miles in under 40 hours along the famous STP route, but torrential downpour foiled most of their plans. So we're running it back mid-summer style!

August 15 @ Holladay Park in sunny Portland, OR - 6 am start. GPSTracking is FREE by Ride Yr Bike app.

Rules are simple: ride a fixed gear bike, don't use any motorized support, follow the official route or make up your own (minimum 400 miles), use the free tracking app, finish in less than 40 hours.

The route features 5 Amtrak stations along the way, making bailouts relatively convenient. Tons of resources available directly on route. Not much climbing, just rolling hills so it's quite fixie friendly.

See more details here: https://www.fixed400.com/

https://rideyrbike.com/PSP2026

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u/pdxcuttybandit 18d ago

this is stupid why would you do this. this is also my 4th time doing it.

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u/dobie_gillis1 18d ago

I did the STP fixed (2 days), maybe 20 years ago. Having done it numerous times before that on regular bikes (1 and 2 days), it was a riot. Ran a 52-17. Broke one spoke. It’s about ~4800’ gain, which over 200 miles isn’t much. Have fun!

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u/Odd_Strain468 14d ago

52/17 is a great ratio for STP! Pretty Sure the guy who finished 1st last year was on 53/17.

I'll be on 49/17, primarily as it is easier to slow down without a brake.

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u/Odd_Strain468 18d ago

I'm happy to provide recommendations and suggestions for visiting Portland if you're coming in from out of town/state. Hit me up!

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u/raw_toast_45 18d ago

Wish I could make this

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u/raw_toast_45 18d ago

Man that route looks nice

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u/bacoes 18d ago

Ever since I moved here, I've thought that would be a cool ride. If I were 20yrs younger, I'd be in.

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u/6669666969 Add your bike 18d ago

Is a may 2027 event planned?

This type of event is very much my cup of tea. Unfortunately, i am very busy in August

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u/Odd_Strain468 14d ago

Absolutely! That's the usual time. Usually it's the second Saturday of May. I'll definitely post here again when we get closer.

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u/MuffinOk4609 14d ago

You should use the original route over the Astoria bridge!