2007 Oregon Bicycle Summit Update
The goal: OREGON: #1 bicycle destination in the USA!

Nearly 125 participants from all over the state converged in Sisters April 13-14, 2007 to continue work toward the goal. While celebrating our achievements, the Summit provided an opportunity to focus on the work ahead: an enhanced legislative agenda, improving facilities, and increasing awareness of cycling opportunities in Oregon - for Oregonians and visitors alike!

League of American Bicyclists' executive director Andy Clarke led off the Summit, with nearly 25 presenters and exhibitors sharing the latest in cycling industry news, research, trends, products and cycling venues. Many are working to tie Oregon's bikeways, trails, routes, shops, lodging properties (and so much more) together for the benefit of visitors cycling in the state. The Summit helped inaugurate Sisters' new Five Pine Lodge & Conference Center, a great addition for cycling visitors.

A big THANK YOU to each of the 2007 Summit sponsors and exhibitors!
Without the generous support of these folks, the Summit would not have been possible. Please patronize these friends of Oregon cycling:
AMTRAK
Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA)
City of Portland Office of Transportation
Columbia County Forests, Parks & Recreation
Cycle Oregon
Friends of the Historic Columbia River Highway
Good Sport Promotion/OR Bike
Green Gear/Bike Friday
International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA.COM)
Meaty Design
Oregon Department of Transportation/Bicycle-Pedestrian Safety Program
Oregon Parks & Recreation Department
Portland State University
Rogue River Greenway
Smith & Miller Productions
Travel Oregon
Vernonia Chamber of Commerce

Results from the 2007 Summit survey
Oregon's Bicycle Recreation Coordinator, Iris Riggs, tabulated the survey of this year's participants; results follow:

Q1: How did you hear about the Oregon Bike Summit?
A1: Based on participant responses, most learned about the Summit by "word of mouth." Additional sources frequently mentioned included email and hard mail communications.

Q2: Did you attend the 2006 Oregon Bike Summit in Eugene?
A2: About 55% of the 2007 participants were new; every single one of them would return and indicated they'd recommend the Summit to a friend.

Q3: So why did people attend?
A3: The top three reasons were: Networking, Education, and Professional Growth.

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Looking ahead to 2008
Clearly, your peers found the 2007 Summit well worth their time, particularly as a professional development experience. We expect an even more valuable Oregon Bike Summit in 2008, and hope you will join us April 4-5, 2008 at the Red Lion Hotel on the River in Portland!

Watch for Oregon Bicycle Summit 2008 announcements in the months to come! As a sponsor, exhibitor, or attendee, you will receive future Summit announcements. If you aren't on our mailing list, please email Industry@TravelOregon.com and put "Add to Bike Summit mailing list" in the subject line.

We look forward to seeing you next year!

Remember:
Oregon - the land bicycles dream about.