The 27th annual Cycle Oregon Week Ride has a mountainous theme. Riders explore the “Magnificent Seven” peaks of the Cascade range including Mts. Hood, Adams, Jefferson, Washingon and the Three Sisters.
The final descent into Riverfront Park in The Dalles.(Photo by J. Maus/BikePortland) After seven days, 489 miles, and 35,000 feet of climbing, my Cycle Oregon 2014 experience concluded in The Dalles on Saturday.
Riding outside of Maupin alongside the roaring Deschutes River.(Photos by J. Maus/BikePortland)
Crooked River canyon just south of Lake Billy Chinook.(Photos by J. Maus/BikePortland)
After conquering the hardest climb in Cycle Oregon history, riders fell deeply in love with a water crew member assigned to spray us at the top.(Photos by J. Maus/BikePortland)
Mt. Hood was the star of today’s show.(Photos by J. Maus/BikePortland)
Sunrise on Mt. Adams, as seen from the door of my tent pitched on the football field of Glenwood High School.(Photos by J. Maus/BikePortland)
Leaving The Dalles at sunrise.(Photos by J. Maus/BikePortland) Mt. Adams was never too far from view today
From Floozies to local history, it’s been a great Day 0 in The Dalles.
Cycle Oregon here I come.