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2016Columbia Century Challenge

1stAnnual Challenge

 
Saint Helens (St.helens), OR
Columbia View Park
June 18, 2016

 
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"A bike odysseythrough historic Columbia County". A challenging bicycle ride from theriver through the forest with two exceptionally beautiful routes to choosefrom. Discover and enjoy the beautiful backroads of Columbia County, as well asthe welcoming character and history of the towns you will pass through.

Start/Finish Linelocation: Saint Helens, OR

St.Helens, OR

Portions of this rideare along unpaved sections of road

Finish Line closes at9 PM

Helmets required

Official website: ColumbiaCentury Challenge

Registration

Proceeds from thisevent to benefit the improvement of cycling tourism and safety within ColumbiaCounty

Early registration:$45.00

EVENTDAY REGISTRATION

Time: 6-8:30 AM

Fee: $55.00

REFUNDS

There are no refunds,sorry

Schedule

SATURDAY,JUN 18  6:00 AM - Packet pickup on the day of the event, at the start/finish line
Century Plus

Metric Century Plus

START

Start Line: 
275 Strand Street
Saint Helens OR, 97051

Columbia View Park onthe Columbia River in Downtown Saint Helens

Course opens at 6 AMand we would encourage those participating in the Century plus to leave nolater than 7 AM. Those participating in the Metric Century plus should leave nolater than 9 AM. (There will not be a mass start; as soon as you have yourpacket and have attached your bib to your jersey you are free to take off)

FINISH

Dinner available atKlondike Restaurant. Please cross the finish line area so we can properlyaccount for all returning riders and have the chance to congratulate you onyour accomplishment

Support

Donationskindly provided by Odwalla Bar and Dave’s Killer Bread

 
Fully supported ridewith aid/feed stations along both routes and spaced approximately 15 milesapart. Aid stations to be equiped with a minor first aid kit and misc snacksand beverages. Note: not all aid stations will be equiped with porta potties.Cell phone service is limited or non-existent between Vernonia and Clatskaniealong HWY-47. Communication support for this ride genererously provided byPARG, Phantom Amateur Radio Group. Gevenalle will be providing support along the route viaa motorcycle. If you happen to see someone that needs assistance please relaythe information and there location to the next/nearest rest stop and rovingsupport along the route will be radiod to provide assistance

Time limits

Finish line closes at9 PM (enjoy the beer garden as part of the Kiwanis Day festival that will begoing on)

Spectators

Saint Helens Kiwanisday Parade will finish near the start/finish line. Parade starts in uptownalong Columbia Blvd. near Hwy 30 at Noon 6-18-16. There will also be a Carnivalgoing on in Saint Helens, downtown by the waterfront, near the start/finishline, as well as a beer garden

Directions

Downtown Saint Helensalong the Beautiful Columbia River. Approximately 40 min from downtownPortland, OR

TRAVELINFORMATION

>From Portland headNorth on Highway-30

Local hotel: BestWestern

Prizes

No prizes but eachparticipant will receive a cool pint glass with the ride logo etched into it asachievement reward and a way of thanking you all for being a part of thisinaugural event

Volunteers

http://www.volunteerspot.com/

Contact info

info@cyclecolumbiacounty.com