Who's Riding the Portland Century?
August 2, 2006
Kate Lopresti, 34, is one of the 98 riders who have already signed up for the first-ever Portland Century. Kate is using the ride as a way to gear up for her first Cycle Oregon experience in September.
Has Kate ever ridden a century? "Never!" she says. "This will be my first time. YIKES!"
Kate's usual riding includes biking around Portland, starting from her home in Southeast. "I ride downtown, the Esplanade, the Interstate bike lane, Mt. Tabor, over to St. John's and Kelley Point Park, Johnson Creek Trail (not all in the same ride!). My daily commute adds up to about 8 miles round trip: I bike downtown, take the MAX to Beaverton, and bike the rest of the way to the office. When I'm out for a longer ride on the weekends I ride about 20 miles."
This summer is also riding Cycle Oregon and Bridge Pedal, but she's really excited about the Portland Century, a ride that is all about Portland.
"One of the reasons I moved to Portland in 1998 is that I wanted to live in vibrant city, but I didn't want to own a car," she says. "Portland fits the bill on both counts. There's always something going on and I can usually get to it by bike or bus. I've been car-less for nearly ten years because Portland isn't as spread out and car-centric. I'm reminded of that every day I bike Walker road in Beaverton."
Posted by orbike at August 2, 2006 12:06 PM
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I think a century is great, but it is really no big deal to ride one. Fun, but not too hard yuou just keep going.
Posted by: BikeTaylor at August 2, 2006 9:00 PM
Oh come on, are you serious? This ride has some big-time climbing on the East Side. I'd say it won't be a cake walk, but I'm still gonna do it.
Posted by: Tom at August 4, 2006 6:17 PM
Portland Century looks like an interesting ride that fits my schedule of other centuries, new bike and prep for Cycle Oregon.
My only concern is only three rest stops on the century. And they are far from the east end where the hills are. I have to admit the vast majority of my riding is either on the west side (North Plains, Skyline, Pumpkin Ridge, Chehalem, etc.) or Bend.
Are there sufficient 7-11s, etc. to buy water on the east end of the Portland Century route?
Posted by: lars at August 8, 2006 9:43 PM
Hi Karli,
I think of all the routes the 40-miler will have the most families, but in general it won't be a heavily family ride because of the distance. I think it's GREAT you and your husband are going to bring your son along. We'll see you on the ride!
Posted by: Team Portland Century at August 15, 2006 5:30 PM
Dearest Team Portland Century,
I am wondering if the dinner at the finish line will be an additional cost. I am also wondering what time it will be available. (I am planning on doing either the 40 or 60, but also have some parties to attend in the evening.)
Thanks,
Suzanne
Posted by: suzanne at August 23, 2006 5:57 AM
Hi Suzanne,
This ride is all about Portland and the delicious Portland-centric gourmet dinner. It's all included.
Posted by: Team Portland Century at August 23, 2006 7:22 PM