The next Gorge Ride will be June 24, 2023.
Registration is open at www.gorgeride.eventbrite.com. Advance registration closes at midnight, June 19.
The ride extends 19.25 miles along the historic highway and state trail west to the Senator Mark O. Hatfield West Trailhead, just east of Hood River, and then returns (a total of 38.5 miles). The course opens at 7 am, and closes at 4pm.
Registration will be through Eventbrite. Non-refundable, online, advance registration fee per rider: ages 12 & up = $45. Ages 6-11 = $15. Under 6 are free. Add $10 per ride for day-of-event registration. Online registration is the only advance registration method.
Day of Event registration will be from 7 to 10 AM at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center on June 24, $55 for adults; $25 for ages 6-11.
To volunteer, contact Jeanette Kloos at FHCRH@comcast.net.
For some video of the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail portion of the ride, see this KGW video:
KGW YouTube channel:
My KGW Facebook posting:
https://www.facebook.com/100010344811854/videos/1015892665806984/
Registration area closes at 10 AM.
A la carte lunch from Basalt Rock Café at the Gorge Discovery Center will be available for purchase during online registration for $14. Lunches will be picked up between 11 AM and 4 PM.
Tropic blue Hi-tech Male & Female version souvenir t-shirts were ordered for $25/each ‘til 11:59 PM 6/8/2022.
The route is a combination of historic highway open to motor vehicles (with very low traffic) and the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail (open only to pedestrian and bicyclists). The out and back route is a total of 38.5 miles.
Experience the panoramic view at Rowena Crest.
Visit the grounds of the historic Mayerdale Estate.
Travel through the restored Mosier Twin Tunnels.
The ride is fully supported with water stops, snacks, mechanical support, and SAG wagon. Maps with cue sheets and an elevation chart are provided. We will follow the advice of the Oregon Health Authority and Center for Disease Control.
A la carte lunch from the Basalt Rock Café, within the Gorge Discovery Center, will be available for purchase during on-line registration. T-shirts featuring a Gorge Ride graphic will also be available for purchase during on-line registration only, until June 8 (color – tropic blue).
Check in will be at the Gorge Discovery Center on June 24, 2023 from 7 AM to 10 AM. Course opens at 7 AM and closes at 4 PM.
Each participant will receive a raffle ticket; winners will be able to choose from items donated. In addition, participants that complete a survey at the end of the ride will be entered into a drawing for a jacket from Showers Pass. Blue Bell ice cream and fruit bars will be available at the finish line.
Participants are required to sign our waiver and release form on-line or at check in. Riders under 18 years-of-age must be accompanied on the ride by a registered adult and their waiver and release form must be signed by a parent or legal guardian. Participants must wear a CPSC/ASTM/ANSI/Snell approved helmet.
Here is a link to the map of the ride:
and a link to the route on Ride with GPS
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37131028
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Here is the elevation chart:
The terrain really isn’t as tough as it looks on the above elevation profile — the HCRH was built with no grades exceeding 5%. When you encounter a hill, just ‘gear down’, take it one pedal stroke at a time, and remember that it’s taking you to a view even nicer than the ones on the way up!
Online registration is the only advance registration method.
2023 Sponsors include:
In kind cosponsors
Contributing Sponsors:
Oregon Screen Impressions
Franz Bakery
