River is just one of the many scenic
roads in store for Portland Century
riders.
(Photo © J. Maus)
The third-annual Portland Century is set for this Sunday and organizers expect well over 1,000 riders to take part.
Organizer Ayleen Crotty says this year’s event offers loops of 25, 50 or 100 miles and includes “some amazing roads… especially the outlying areas around Sandy.”
Her description has me wanting to get out there myself:
“There are roads so lushly lined with ferns that the ferns are nearly creeping into the road, glimpses of tree farms, mountain views and miles and miles without more than a car or two.”
Riders that opt for the full century route will get to pedal to points as far east as the mountains around Bull Run (where Portland’s water comes from) and all the way west to Smith and Bybee Lakes in North Portland.
It’s not too late to be part of the fun. Check out PortlandCentury.com for more information.