Tour de Blast- Mt. St. Helens Bicycle Ride

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day! Love comes in many forms… including buying a special someone their Tour de Blast registration 😉♥️

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01/28/2026

Registration Open!

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Sign up for Tour de Blast—because it’s the perfect warm-up before STP reminds you who’s boss 🚴‍♂️😄 Cascade Bicycle Club

10/20/2025

SAVE THE DATE 🗓️

07/14/2025

We were proud to support the Cascade Bicycle Club STP (Seattle to Portland) ride this weekend by supplying water and ice at the Scappoose rest stop — the final stop before the finish line!

With the brutal heat both days, we were happy to play a small part in keeping riders safe and hydrated as they pushed through the final stretch 💦

A big shoutout to Tour de Blast committee member Jack, and rotarian Mark Schmutz, who rode the STP themselves — and finished strong! We are so proud of you, Jack and Mark!

Did you ride the STP this year? Share your pictures!

06/22/2025

It was a wet one today 🌧️

Thank you to everyone who braved the rain and joined us for this year’s Tour de Blast! 🚴‍♂️ Despite the wet weather, spirits stayed high and the adventure lived on. We hope we were able to keep your bellies full and hands warm.

We’re grateful for every rider, volunteer, and supporter who made the day unforgettable. See you next year!

06/21/2025

⛺️ Camping starting to roll at the Toutle Lake school
Getting ready for a fun day tomorrow!

06/20/2025

Thank you Weyerhaeuser for being one of our REST STOP sponsors 👏🏻

Because of you, our rest stops can continue to stay top notch for our cycling enthusiasts at this years Tour de Blast.

See you all tomorrow!

06/17/2025

🚨LAST MINUTE DETAILS FOR SATURDAY🚨

✔️CHECK-IN
Open 6:30am - 9am. You can find the check-in tables outside the cafeteria and get your bib and shirt (if you ordered one). Day of Ride registration is available if you know someone that hasn't already signed up!

✔️START YOUR RIDE
You can head out anytime after 6:30am. This is due to daylight visibility of you, not you being able to see the road. It's been an issue with some close calls so please don't rush out early.

✔️WEATHER
Cool. Slight chance of rain (but who knows.. our weather is unpredictable). Bring your early spring/winter training gear, layers are supreme. Probably be dry during the ride but bring the rain gear just in case. Especially for the descents, which can be cold even on a warm summer day. Put that jacket on even if you think you don't need it.

✔️REST STOPS
Our rest stop coordinator guy has been hard at work. Food will be delicious, hot dogs at Elk Rock will be warm, rest stop volunteers will offer free smiles and cheers. In regards to unpredictable weather, we will make sure to provide warming stations for the cold (think propane fire pits). Check out the Cold Water Ridge Visitors Center while you are there offering a great view of the mountain perfectly framed by the giant window.

✔️Please be aware of the rest stop closure times and plan accordingly:
Coldwater Ridge VC @ 1:30pm
Elk Rock @ 2:30pm
Bridgeview @ 3:00pm
Pasta Feed @ 6pm

✔️SAG WAGONS
We will once again have Koelsch Communities (Gold/Black small bus) and the Southwest Washington YMCA (Teal small bus) assisting you if you need it. They will pick you up and get you back to the school if your bike breaks or you are exhausted or whatever. If you are off your bike when they drive by they will slow and/or stop to see if you need help.

✔️CAMPING
Camping is as usual. The camping option will be located in the grassy field just before the baseball field at the Toutle Lake High School. Camping will be on a first come, first served basis for spot availability. There will be plenty of room so don't fret. We will be on site at 3pm to get you situated. Please try to arrive by 9pm so people can sleep before the early morning adventure.

✔️PARKING
Do not park on the baseball or football fields. We will direct you to the right place.

✔️BRING A WORKING BIKE
We will have basic tools at the rest stops if you need to make an adjustment but we can't fix your bike if it's broken.

✔️DREWS GROCERY STORE
The local Toutle store called Drews Grocery has a new building! Now you'll have a place to grab any of your last minute needs.. hot food and a variety of drinks and snacks. And they have gas!!!

✔️COFFEE - a must!
Located in the same lot as Drews, Red Leaf Coffee will be open to fuel or refuel the riders and families.

✔️PASTA FEED
It's business as usual with our post-ride yummy pasta feed which is located in the Toutle Lake High School cafeteria. Our volunteers will be ready to feed your hungry bellies.

See you Saturday!!! 🚲 Registration still open!

Experience the thrill of cycling through the stunning volcanic landscape around Mount St. Helens on our challenging routes.

06/06/2025

This year as you ascend towards Mount St Helens on June 21st, you’ll notice that Drews Grocery has risen from the ashes! This family owned store will be here to support your drink, food, snack, fuel needs in a bigger way now ♥️ Make sure to stop by and check it out.

See you June 21st!

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Greg Drew and Julie Cox, third- and fourth-generation owners of the family business in Toutle share how the community kept them going and how their new store...

05/23/2025

Need something to do this 🇺🇸 Memorial 🇺🇸 weekend? Why not take a scenic drive to Mt. St Helens via Spirit Lake Highway, and maybe hike, kayak, or paddle board around Coldwater Lake. And while you’re here, stop at a few of our local gems along the way:

•Food & Drink - Ashtown Brewing North, Amaro’s Table, Los Altos, and more!
•Entertainment - Castle Rock Axe House
•Shopping - Parwell Farms, Blueberry Hill Vintage Mercantile, and so much more!

Tour de Blast registration is still open 👉🏼 https://tourdeblast.com/

Remembering Mt St Helens 1980!
45 years ago, today...
On May 18th, 1980, at 8:32 am, our lives were changed forever...
The 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption was the most destructive in U.S. history. Fifty-seven people died, and thousands of animals were killed. More than 200 homes were destroyed, and more than 185 miles of roads and 15 miles of railways were damaged.
Photo taken by Roger Werth of the Daily News in Longview WA.
http://visitmtsthelens.com/.../mt-st-helens-eruption-gallery

04/30/2025

T-Shirt deadline is approaching — June 8th!

Normal Registration closes on June 19th 📆

✨ T-Shirt/Sweatshirt art for is here! ✨

Registration and orders for t-shirts and sweatshirts is open! Get yours here 👉🏼 https://tourdeblast.com/event/tour-de-blast/

Thank you Bigfoot Screen Printing for the amazing art!

See everyone June 21, 2025