Enjoy The Last Ride Of The Season
The 5th Annual Harvest Century bicycle ride kicks off this Sunday, October 7th, and this year's ride is definitely one not to be missed. Starting and ending in Champoeg State Park, south of Portland in St. Paul, the ride will have 42, 75, and 102 mile loops, for cyclists of all levels. Each route will have challenging climbs and rapid descents, and on all the routes riders will get beautifully scenic views of the Willamette Valley in early autumn, as they pass through the Chehalem Mountain foothills. The longer routes will go further to the west and into the Yamhill Valley, even as far out as Forest Grove.
Day-of registration for the ride is $45 dollars, which covers the cost of all the rider support the cyclists will need. At the finish line of the ride, all the participants will be able to enjoy food provided by Taco del Mar, beers from Rogue Ales, and the musical stylings of the bands Back Porch Revival and The Mighty Filberts. Excess proceeds raised by the ride will go to support Community Vision.
For more information on the event, start and finish times, and detailed route descriptions, check out the Harvest Century website. Enjoy the ride!
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