The 2006 Barlow Trail Century ~ Brought to you by River City Bicycles! |
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| Event Details: |
Event Description:
 THE RIDE:
Welcome to the Barlow Trail Century, the best one-day ride in Oregon! Bring a friend or two and join us Sunday, June 25th, for this epic adventure. Family-friendly Paesano's Cedarville Park in Gresham, Oregon is the Start/Finish area for both 40 & 100 mile routes. {Create your own "metric century (60 miles) if you want, by starting from Roslyn Lake}. ALL routes are held on marvelously low, to very-low, traffic roads and should be an enjoyable experience for everyone.
The 40 & 100 mile adventures begin on a unique rails-to-trails bike path providing a great warm-up. Rural country roads then lead to an exhilarating descent down to Dodge Park and the Sandy River. Then, enjoy a enjoy a short, but stiff, climb up to Roslyn Lake Park. You can relax here in the cool morning air at this first of three scheduled rest stops. Delcious gourmet bakery goods and fresh summer fruits, along with free expert mechanical support, will be available at every rest stop. The 40-mile riders go their separate way from here, continuing on around the lake and back to Paesano's.
Leaving Rosyln Lake, full-century and optional "metric century" riders begin their climb up “The Devil’s Backbone!” Coming off the ridge, you'll whip down a blazing descent and drop into "Little Switzerland." Wind through lush green pasturelands of the upper Sandy River valley on Marmot Road, then spin lightly over the freshly paved Barlow Trail Road. Connect with LoloPass Road, the gateway to the Mt. Hood Wilderness Area, where the real climbing begins.
Test your resolve like the pioneers before you, laboring up the flanks of the great mountain on this old historic Oregon Trail route. Be sure to look for the stunning views of Mt. Hood along the hearty 8.5-mile climb (average grade 8-10%). Crest the saddle at 3,500 feet and you'll find a stash of provisions nestled in the woods to fuel your ride home (Lolo Pass, Rest Stop III). Then, barrel down for miles and miles as you and your posse hightail it to the post-ride party like barn sour horses!
THE FESTIVITIES:
At the finish party, Laughing Planet serves up scrumptious organic burritos and fresh fruit smoothies blended especially to rejuvenate you. Or, you could choose to quaff a cold one while you kick back in the park and enjoying live music brought to you by the Six Finger Band. For a few extra greenbacks, you can enjoy a 10 min massage from local therapists who will be on-hand to work out any kinks you may have developed. Parents are encouraged to bring the kids to the park as Paesano’s has plenty of open space and a playground under the Cedars near the picnic tables.
THE CAUSE:
The Barlow Trail Century is a fundraising event for Bicycles and Ideas for Kids Empowerment. B.I.K.E. is a Portland based organization that facilitates the development of values and life skills essential for productive citizenship in inner-city youth through bicycling, tutoring, year-round mentoring, and leadership training. For more information go to www.kidsofbike.org |
| Event Date: |
June 25th, 2006 |
| Event Time: |
100 Mile Route, 7:00-7:30 AM; 40 & 60-mile routes, |
| Location: |
Paesano's Cedarville Park
3800 W. Powell Loop
Gresham, Oregon 97030 |
| Fees: |
Full Century: $40.00
60-miler: $40.00
40-miler: $35.00
T-shirt: $10.00 |
| Phone: |
503-233-5973 |
| Email: |
promotions@rivercitybicycles.com |
| Website: |
http://www.rivercitybicycles.com |
| Online Reg. Closes: |
Fri, Jun 23, 2006 11:59 PM PDT |
Additional Information:
THE PERKS:
This is a fully supported road ride; just show-up with your bicycle in good working order and let us take care of the rest. To start, each rider receives a detailed course map and a bag of goodies to start the day. Along the well-marked route you will find four official Rest Stops. Each will be stocked with: water, electrolyte replacement drinks, fresh summer fruit (often locally grown), quality baked goods from Portland bakeries, expert mechanical support, portable toiletes, basic first aid AND emergency communications (as mountainous regions will have no cell signal.) A “SAG” wagon (or two) will be combing the course offering aid to riders who are showing signs of duress.
DEMO EQUIPMENT: Register early for a unique opportunity to ride a dream machine or super trick wheels for the day! Try out a high-end bike from CANNONDALE, SPECIALIZED, Seven, and SEROTTA, or the new Dura-Ace 7801 SL wheelset! Reservations will be taken the week preceding the century. Send your inquiries to: www.promotions@rivercitybicycles.com, OR call the shop (503) 233-5973 and ask for Dylan Herbert or Jason Bietz. Remaining unreserved equipment will be available at the Start/Finish area.
FOR GENERAL QUESTIONS, CALL: (503) 233-5973 or see our website.
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