COG – Community of Giving

Let’s do something great together.

Join the 2022 Community of Giving!

There is a synergistic exchange that happens among everyone involved with Cycle Oregon. Folks that ordinarily would never cross paths come together and support each other. It is about the collective, We.

For over three decades, Cycle Oregon has been building connection and community through cycling. Through our riders, partners, and the communities we visit, we celebrate and support the people and places we experience – and the bike is our tool.

We know that we are all connected in some way; and like a COG in a wheel, collectively we are able to accomplish something much larger than ourselves. We relish the diversity of rural and urban. We embrace the environment that surrounds us, find meaning in it, and work to make a difference. Whether it’s building a new friendship or building a new community center, the Cycle Oregon community is transformational at every level.

Read more about how Community of Giving contributions have supported Cycle Oregon’s growth in 2021.

Building Connection and Community through Cycling. 

Cycle Oregon has diversified our mission to be a more comprehensive and impactful Cycle Oregon. We have expanded our offerings beyond our world class events to include educational programming, advocacy, and statewide bicycle tourism efforts to help support the amazing people and places or Oregon.  We are deepening the connection we have with the entire Cycle Oregon community and invite you to join us in making a collective impact.

We invite you to become a member of Community of Giving (COG).

By becoming a member of COG, you support Cycle Oregon’s more comprehensive and impactful actions by:

  • Joining a community that celebrates, supports, and embraces the diversity of people and places and loves doing it from the seat of a bicycle.
  • Supporting statewide rural programming to educate and engage communities through youth cycling, locally hosted events, and bicycle tourism programs
  • Elevating rural voices and connecting others with the diversity of the Oregon experience through our CO Connections Program
  • Developing a scholarship program to provide Cycle Oregon event registrations directed toward creating more diverse and inclusive participation
Become a Member
Renew Your Membership

Don’t wait too long to join us! Enrollment is only open from January 26 – March 11, 2022.

Corporate Membership

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Member Benefits

Peloton ($50) Paceline ($250) Breakaway ($1,000)
COG sticker pack

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COG water bottle

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Invitation to member only events*

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Member only contests to win CO Swag and other great prizes

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COG jersey

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Early registration access to Cycle Oregon events

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Member discounts on select CO Branded merchandise

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Recognition in Cycle Oregon newsletter and social channels

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Provide input on the annual Cycle Oregon Fund Grant Award recommendations

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COG Breakaway supporter scarf

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VIP Functions at select Cycle Oregon events*

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*CDC restrictions permitting

COG Jersey by Primal

 

The premium Nexas jersey combines comfort and performance for the rider that wants more features and upgraded fabrics with a more forgiving fit. The Nexas features Primal’s standard fit worn by millions of cyclists around the world and accommodates all shapes and sizes. Angled back pockets, a rear zipper pocket, mesh panels, and a new high-resolution wicking fabric provide a premium look, feel, and finish. Click to view the fit guide and size chart for the Men’s and Women’s jerseys.

 

 

 

COG Breakaway Supporter Scarf

 

You’ve seen them in soccer stadiums around the world, supporter scarves, and they are a sign of club connectedness and fandom. Also known as half-and-halfs or friendship scarves they symbolize a shared connection to community. They’re also toasty on those early morning walks in camp to get that first cup of Nossa Famila coffee. Our COG supporter scarf features the distinctive logo and colors of the community in a traditional jacquard knit pattern.

FAQs

  • What is COG?

    COG (Community of Giving) is Cycle Oregon’s membership program developed to provide a deeper connection within our community and to support the people and places of Oregon.

    By becoming a member of COG, you will:

    • Joining a community that celebrates, supports, and embraces the diversity of people and places and loves doing it from the seat of a bicycle.
    • Supporting statewide rural programming to educate and engage communities through youth cycling, locally hosted events, and bicycle tourism programs
    • Elevating rural voices and connecting others with the diversity of the Oregon experience through our CO Connections Program
    • Developing a scholarship program to provide Cycle Oregon event registrations directed toward creating more diverse and inclusive participation
  • How Long Does my Membership Last?

    The 2022 COG memberships are valid through the 2023 Cycle Oregon Kickoff Celebration.

    2023 COG membership will open following the 2023 Cycle Oregon Kickoff Celebration.

    Cycle Oregon COG membership enrollment is for a limited time, from January 26 – March 11, 2022.

  • Why is COG Membership Enrollment Only Open for a Limited Time?

    We need to order the membership products (water bottles, jerseys) 1) in time to get them to folks this summer, and 2) in a financially responsible way (spending membership dollars for just what we need (sizes, quantities) without creating an inventory of overstock items).

  • When Will I Receive my Member Benefits?

    All members will receive regular emails throughout the year with additional benefits, everything from a contest to win swag or discounts with Cycle Oregon partners, to special member only events (CDC guidance permitting).

    In June we will be hosting an in person pick up in the Portland area for physical items included in your membership. For those located out of town or are unable to pick up in person, COG water bottle, sticker pack, and jersey will be mailed in June 2022.

    Breakaway members will have the opportunity to provide input to the Grants Task Force for the annual Cycle Oregon Fund Grant Awards in November; details to come.

  • Is my COG Membership Tax Deductible?

    Typically no. Cycle Oregon is a 501(c)(4) social welfare nonprofit. (Check with your tax advisor for clarification) This specific classification under the United States Internal Revenue Service code allows us to publicly advocate for bicycling in Oregon communities, lobby lawmakers, and even endorse candidates for public office. The ability to be politically consequential has been an important part of our work for 33 years. The Cycle Oregon Fund is held at the Oregon Community Foundation (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit) to which all Cycle Oregon event proceeds are directed. Since the Cycle Oregon Fund was established in 1996, we have awarded more than 325 grants totaling $2.3 million to communities and organizations throughout the state.

  • Why is Cycle Oregon Offering a Membership Program?

    The effects of COVID-19 on 2020 events gave us an opportunity to look at other ways we can make an impact for Oregon, with or without events.  Throughout the last three decades, in addition to events, Cycle Oregon has played roles in advocacy, philanthropy, tourism, and education. It is now time for us to play a bigger role in these other areas. Since the spring of 2020 we have been working with our many partners and communities to find a space to ‘show up’ for Oregon in addition to our portfolio of events. To bridge divides, to support others and to show the vitality and resiliency of Oregon’s residents and communities. And to show them how fun it can be when you are doing it on a bicycle. We are currently developing programs that we will be launching throughout the next year to do just that. By becoming a member of COG, you can help support these programs and keep Cycle Oregon relevant and impactful. Recognized as a trusted brand and ambassador for the state, Cycle Oregon begins our next chapter with a deeper focus of Building Connection and Community through Cycling.

  • Other Questions?

    Email us at info@cycleoregon.com