Lots of bike lovers, dog lovers, beer lovers: where else but Portland? What else but the Tour de Lab? The annual Tour de Lab bike ride on Sunday September 13, combines three of Portland’s favorite things (I’d vote to add books to the mix, but… you can’t always have it all). And, need I say with bikes, dogs, and beer fun is the theme for the day.

Riders can choose from 2 different routes: the 18-mile “Puppy” or the 30-mile “Big Dog”. On both routes you’ll journey along urban routes to three different rest stops. At each of the rest stops you’ll earn your doggie gear: tail, ears and nose. Once you’re fully dogged up, it’s time to kick back, relax and enjoy the dog days of summer with your Tour de Lab pint of Lucky Lab’s handcrafted ale. The commemorative pint glass is yours to keep.

Bring your friends, bring your family and even bring your own dog but, out of concern for your pet and other riders, no run-along dogs are allowed. They are encouraged to lick your face as you cross the finish line. If your dog is friendly to crowds of humans and canines, and has experience being towed or carried, he/she may join us.

More information at www.tourdelab.com