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‘De Ronde’ date announced (and coming soon, ‘De Ronde CX’)

Riders tackling one of the many climbs during the 2009 edition.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) The “De Ronde” — a legendary unsanctioned road ride known for its myriad unrelenting climbs in the hills above downtown Portland — will be held on Saturday, April 20th. The announcement was made by ride organizers today. Organizers also announced that … Read more


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My, what a ‘De Ronde’!

Rollin’ out.(Photos © J. Maus) Gorgeous weather brought out a huge crowd (900? 1,000?) for the De Ronde Van West Portlandia today. The unsanctioned ride is a grand tour of our city’s amazing network of hilly streets, out-of-the way parks and trails, and ritzy neighborhoods nestled in the hills high above southwest Portland. In total, … Read more