You must arrive and be ready to ride at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time!
Details
This ride is similar to the Twin Bridges and Volcanoes ride but with a more direct return from Mt. Tabor.
Did you know that Portland is one of only six US cities having extinct volcanoes within its boundaries,and the only one located in the lower 48? Come out for a new route to an old favorite and test your legs up Rocky Butte (at 92 mm years old, it is the youngest of the four) and Mt. Tabor (a 600' cinder cone). We'll return via some charming Portland east side neighborhoods and, if the legs are there, take a bonus loop around Tomahawk Island.
RIDE START LOCATIONS
This ride offers two different start locations to accommodate various preferences.
OPTION 1: Clark Public Utilities (10 AM Start)
If you wish to ride the Glen Jackson Bridge (I-205) bike path, please meet the group at the back parking lot of Clark Public Utilities, located at 1200 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA 98663. Be ready to ride at 10 AM.
OPTION 2: NE Portland Home Depot (10:55 AM Start)
For those who prefer not to ride the Glen Jackson Bridge (I-205) bike path, you have the option to meet the group directly at the Home Depot at the foot of the I-205 Bridge in Portland. The Home Depot is located at 11633 NE Glenn Widing Dr, Portland. Please park in the far southwest corner of the lot, near but not in the 7-Eleven parking area. Be ready to ride at 10:55 AM.
Here's a link to the Home Depot parking location on Google Maps:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/4k8dNhUQbzRJkuru7
If you plan to start from the Home Depot location, please text the ride leader at 503-334-6356 so he knows to expect you.
RETURN TO NE PORTLAND HOME DEPOT
When the group connects with Marine Drive at the 34-mile mark, Home Depot riders can head east along Marine Drive to return to their vehicles.
THIS RIDE FEATURES:
- Bike paths, Greenways, bike lanes and and a more direct return to Vancouver
- Beautiful settings and views from Rocky Butte and then Mt. Tabor
- Charming neighborhoods in Maywood, Rocky Butte, Rose Way, Mt. Tabor, Ladd's Addition and Laurelhurst
- Roll downhill on Lincoln/Harrison and along the Esplanade on the return
- Bonus miles out to the end of Tomahawk Island
- Many restrooms
- Note: Outbound (south), watch for camps/glass on Portland bikeway underpasses
Check out pictures of select sections of the route on the Ride with GPS site.
We'll stay generally together. Okay if fast riders want to hammer on ahead from the start (recommend uploading the route from Ride with GPS). No one will be dropped, however. It will be a plus if someone volunteers to sweep. We can take breaks as needed.
Call the leader @ 503.334.6356 if you have questions. In the event of inclement weather a go/no-go decision will be made and posted no later than 8:30 AM on ride day.
REGISTRATION
Registration is required and almost always free to both members and non-members. Please scroll to the bottom of this page to register for this event.
ROUTE MAP
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54007669
NOTES
- Please arrive early to be a part of the announcements and safety briefing.
- Riders are expected to have read the Safe Riding Policy and be familiar with the Ride Style Definitions.
- Please direct questions to the ride leader or Road Captain.
- Helmets are required. Lights (front and rear), RoadIDs and cell phones are recommended.
- Please complete an ABC Quick Check prior to arriving at the start (air, brakes, chain and crank, quick releases and a short ride to make sure all is working properly). And an ABC Quick Check once again at the start.
- Riders should be able to maintain the stated pace. Please communicate with the leader if you decide to go off route or not return to the start.
- Remember - we want to be awesome representatives for cycling and spread a love for our great sport locally by obeying all traffic laws and riding in a safe and courteous manner. Ride safely and have fun!