Registration will open at www.gorgeride.eventbrite.com about February 1. Advance registration closes at midnight, June 10.
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 15, $55 for adults; $25 for ages 6-11.
To volunteer, contact Jeanette Kloos at [email protected].
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.
Purple Hi-tech Male & Female version souvenir t-shirts may be ordered for $25/each ‘til 11:59 PM 6/5/2022.
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.
T-shirts featuring a Gorge Ride graphic will also be available for purchase during on-line registration only, until June 5 (color – purple).
Check in will be at the Gorge Discovery Center on June 15, 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
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