August 22, 2010
Portland State University
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Get ready for Portland's premier bicycle ride!
The Portland Century is a fully supported catered tour about Portland. You'll ride through some of Portland's most scenic areas on quiet rural roads, along well-marked routes and through the gorgeous fringes of our magnificent city. Spend a day exploring, eating and riding - a day that will leave you refreshed with a renewed love of Portland.
The morning starts off with a continental breakfast of bagels, hard-boiled eggs, fresh fruit, delicious coffee, granola and more. You'll snack and eat yummy lunches at rest stops along the way - as frequently as every 15 miles. The finish line features a gourmet dinner with a free beer garden under the gorgeous tree canopy of the Portland State University gardens as you relax after a rewarding day. |
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Support vehicles
- Medical riders
- Ride-along mechanics
- Signage to mark the way
- Friendly volunteers
- Ride guides with turn-by-turn instructions provided at the start line
- Extensive rest stops at an average of every 15 miles or more frequently
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Bring as much water as your bicycle can carry. Water is provided at the rest stops, but it could be a very hot day. Suggested packing list: electrolytes (hydration supplements), sunscreen, ibuprophen, camera, cell phone, after-ride clothing, and if you have special dietary needs we suggest you bring the foods you need to stay happy and fueled on course.
A change of clothing and after-ride personal items may be stored at the start line. |
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| Rest stops are stocked with ample water, mechanical support, nutritional food, yummy food and snacks and a basic first aid kit. |
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Continental breakfast - 6-11:00 am
Check in and registration for 100-mile route- 6-8:00 am
100-mile course opens for riders who need extra time- 6:00 am
Recommended start time for 100 mile course- 7-8:00 am
Check in, registration and course opens for 50-mile route- 9-10:00 am
Check in, registration and course opens for 25-mile route - 10-11:00 am
Finish line appetizers - 11:30-1:00 pm
Massage - 1-6:00 pm
Gourmet dinner - 1-6:00 pm
Course closes - 5:30 pm
Event closes - 6:00 pm
Support (including signage and SAG vehicles) is available from 6:00 am-5:30 pm. If you cannot complete the course by then, you may either take a support vehicle ride (the number to call is in the ride guide) to the finish line or complete the course without support. You will miss dinner. We begin removing course signage at that point.
As the ride progresses throughout the day, earlier portions of the course will start to close.
These times are also in the ride guide you will receive when you pick up your rider number.
Use this schedule to ensure you're staying on track with the ride. A support vehicle can give you a lift forward if you are falling behind. The number to call is in your ride guide.
Maywood Park 10:30 am-1:30 pm
25 mile route only
Main City Park 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
50 / 100 mile route
(100’s should leave by 10:15 am)
Eagle Fern Park 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
100 mile route
Meinig Park 9:00 am - 1:15 pm
100 mile route only
Fireside Retreat 9:45 am - 2:45 pm
100 mile route only
Blue Lake Park 10:45 am - 4:00 pm
50 / 100 mile route
Smith Bybee Lakes 11:45 am - 5:00 pm
50 / 100 mile route |
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Portland State Univerisity
1825 SW Broadway. [ map ]
On the west side of Smith Hall, along the park blocks
We recommend riding transit or biking to the event, and the MAX Galleria stop at SW 10th and Morrison is less than 1 mile away. Parking is available on the side streets but the meters are not free on Sundays. |
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