Details on the 2009 De Ronde van Oeste Portlandia
Posted by Jonathan Maus (Editor-in-Chief) on March 4th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
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When organizers of the “De Ronde van Oeste Portlandia” (or, Tour of West Portland) first did the ride back in 2007, they were shocked when 100 people showed up.
Last year, despite the guarantee of 8,000 of climbing (depending on whose GPS you looked at) over 45 miles, an estimated 400 people showed up on a rainy day to challenge themselves on the steep and unforgiving course.
As its legend has grown, now the ride is nothing short of a true spring classic reminiscent of the De Ronde Van Vlaanderen in Belgium that inspired it.
This year, organizers tell me the route is a bit longer and includes one more climb than last year. Here’s the route (view it online):
Here are the details of this year’s ride:
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2009 De Ronde Van Oeste Portlandia
47 miles, 5,400 feet of climbing
Saturday, April 4th at 10:00 am
“Ride from the brewpub at (2730 NW 31st) until you collapse at Council Crest Park”
And if you plan to go, remember…
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March 4th, 2009 15:00
Heck yeah, best ride of the year, I'll be back again.
March 4th, 2009 15:19
Sweet!
March 4th, 2009 15:46
This was fun and grueling last year. Bring the pain.
March 4th, 2009 17:50
Woot! Pain and suffering! Pray for ice and snow.
I'll be there (DFL, but there).
Ron
March 4th, 2009 18:00
I have signed up for Ride the Rockies in Colorado this summer which has 5000 ft climbs every day at 10,000 ft. so this will be a piece of cake! Actually I just hope to make it to the finish!
March 4th, 2009 18:43
This was the highlight of my riding season last year. I hope to do it again this year.
March 4th, 2009 18:43
This is so evil that my very soul cringes in fear.
I will be there.
I will bring cupcakes...for me.
I will eat the cupcakes in front of you at the end of the ride....which is an evil thing to do.
I will blame the ride for making me do an evil thing.
March 4th, 2009 18:56
I'm there... it's always a good time.
March 4th, 2009 20:24
Just watching the video from last years ride was painful.. I'm not a hill guy... I winced in pain at my last visit to San Fran, watching cyclists haul up those impossible hills.. think happy thoughts, think happy thoughts..
March 6th, 2009 08:54
aw, do I dare? the day after I turn 57? Heck I did the Tour of Unknown Coast last year and that's 95 miles and 9500' of climbing (most in the last half), soooo...
March 7th, 2009 12:27
Only if I can go downhill, I saw the YouTube vids of the uphill struggles.... looks too painful! Good luck to all cyclists!
March 10th, 2009 11:39
Here's a map of the course, slightly more precise in following roads and downloadable to your GPS, on an alternative map service.
March 13th, 2009 00:20
How long does it take to get to Council Crest? I'm trying to get friends to meet my group there upon completion for a Fest of sorts, but I have no idea what the average arrival time is. Any clues?
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Hoe laat arriveerten de rijwielen?
Dank je wel
March 14th, 2009 13:49
Depending on how strong you are, about 4hrs.
March 18th, 2009 13:55
5400 ft of climbing my arse. I did it last year, it was a blast, and I recorded 7400 ft with an excellent signal the whole time. Really a lot of fun...
March 24th, 2009 10:19
A threesome from Olympia will be coming down for this. I for one am very nervous. Our terrain here is not nearly as steep, and my lowest gear is 39x29. At least if we bail somewhere along the route, a pub can't be too far away. Can someone give me tire advice? I can go with Pro2 700x23 or 700x25.
March 31st, 2009 22:02
Tire suggestions: due to some fireroad accesses, then a 25 or 28 would be beneficial.
April 1st, 2009 08:32
So every one knows that the 2009 De Ronde Van Oeste Portlandia is not a Sunday ride in the park. But it certainly would make a good warm up ride for a Mountain Bike Race.
If you really want to show how tough you are come out to Hornings Hideout and race the Hornigns Hustle. A special Prize will be awarded to the Man and Woman that finish both rides and places highest in there class at the race.
More details are coming.
April 3rd, 2009 05:29
I would be ther for sure..
April 4th, 2009 16:09
Thanks all for an amazing ride! Hats off to the planners!
Where is the after party-beer drinking this year?
February 4th, 2010 20:24
Will the Ronde be back this year?