Pendleton Bike Week canceled again

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PENDLETON — For the second year in a row, Pendleton Bike Week is canceled.

The organizers behind the motorcycle rally made the announcement on the event's website.

"Due to COVID-19 and the mandated restrictions the official word has come down and unfortunately, as most anticipated, Pendleton Bike Week 2021 ... and the Summer Chute Out III flat track race have been postponed until (the) third week of July 2022," the website states.

In an interview, bike week owner Stuart Rice said the reasoning behind the decision was simple.

"Too many restrictions, not enough freedoms," he said.


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