Portland Century - The Full Century
August 3, 2007
I don't know what it is about centuries, but there's something very rewarding about completing a full 100 miles. It's a nice, round number; a solid benchmark. On the Portland Century, there are three routes, 25, 50 and 100, but it is the full century that affords you the greatest views, most spectacular route and gorgeous scenery.
But all that beauty comes at a small price:
climbing. It's hard to get in a nice 100 mile route without at least a little climbing. And on this route, it's well worth it. You'll wind against tree farms on some of the most quiet rural routes, along fern-lined wooded roads, capture startling views of Mt. Hood, dip into Eagle Fern Park, climb up to Roslyn Lake on more rural roads, and eventually cruise alongside the Columbia River on Marine Drive back into Portland.
You can view the entire route, and the elevation profile, here.
This is an ORbike Member Event. If you're an ORbike member, you'll get a discount on registration and a free massage at the finish line.
Posted by orbike at August 3, 2007 8:29 PM
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