The Last 100 of The Year: Ride The Harvest Century

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Üma Kleppinger, GoLocalPDX Contributor

Mark your calendars for the last organized ride on the Oregon cycling calendar. Traverse over rolling hills, through autumn leaves, and enjoy the colorful and scenic countryside at the 12th Annual Harvest Century. Each of the 100-, 75-, or 45-mile routes start and end at the downtown Civic Center in Hillsboro, Ore.

Roll past Yamhill Valley wineries, enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Hood to the east and the Coast Range to the west, and discover unexpected beauty and amazing road riding just outside the city. Each route offers a rest stop at both Tualatin Estate and Montinore Vineyards, where you can sample delicious wines for $5 (cash only).

Whichever route you choose, expect seasonal delights such as freshly pressed apple cider, and a pumpkin-marked course. Top-notch volunteers guide you along the way on your ride. The registration fee includes breakfast, warmly spiced hot cider, a hot catered dinner, and support including food, food and more food, water, toilets, SAG wagons and mechanics. Enjoy the finish line party featuring cold brews, more wine tasting, and live music from Back Porch Revival and A Sudden Tradition.

Harvest Century

September 28

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Üma Kleppinger is a Portland-based copy writer and advocate for full-contact anti-bummer living. She is a recovering sesquipedalian who writes about life in the saddle and outdoor adventure. She is also the author of BikeYoga, a yoga program for cyclists. When not writing, she can be found riding and racing her mountain bike throughout the Pacific Northwest.

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