Jim Anderson
Jackson's Ride the Gorge
Hood River, Oregon
Saturday, August 7, 2010
JacksonsRideTheGorge.org
Check out this great ride starting in Hood River! Please pass this ride info
along if you can. Please also see the discount code, extended to racers,
etc! Enjoy and check out this killer ride!
DISCOUNTS:
Use this discount code while registering!
Input this in when you register: obra23
Saves you $10.00!
Register now at JacksonsRideTheGorge.org
REGISTRATION:
Online registration closes on August 5th, however you can sign up day of for
this ride!
ABOUT THE RIDE
* Fully supported rest stops every 12 miles
* The very best routes in the Columbia River Gorge
* Support vehicles, mechanical and medical support
* Gorgeous views, breathtaking routes - 100, 50 or 25 miles
* Finish line festival includes a feast and live music
WHAT YOU GET: INCLUDED IN YOUR REGISTRATION
* A gorgeous ride on an incredible course
* Free massage at the finish line
* Free beer and gourmet dinner at the finish line
* Top notch ride support at every mile
ABOUT THE COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE
* Largest US river (by volume)
* Cliffs as high as 4,000'
* Boundary between Oregon and Washington
* Lewis and Clark's route to the Pacific
ABOUT THE CAUSE
* Join us in honoring the memory of 12 year-old Jackson Hill
* Help raise money and awareness for support, and research of Sarcoma
* Sarcoma is a cancer of the connective tissue. Sarcomas can originate in
blood vessels, fat, muscle, bone, cartilage or other connective tissues.
* Sarcoma represents 20% of childhood cancers yet receives only 1% of
cancer research funds
* Easy, online fundraising tools and awesome prizes
RIDE DETAILS:
Jackson's Ride the Gorge fundraising bicycle ride on August 7 offers an
opportunity to explore the Columbia River Gorge the best way possible -
with incredible support and two wheels quietly whirring under you. Rest
stops every 15 miles along the well-planned route will keep you fueled with
delicious treats. Take in the beauty, stop for photos and chat along the
way; clear course markings will easily guide you and your friends so you can
thoroughly relax and enjoy the ride. With mechanical support, medical
support and support vans throughout the course, you won't have to worry
about a thing as you relax in the saddle.
Jackson's Ride the Gorge, a benefit for the Northwest Sarcoma Foundation,
has three route options: 100, 50 and 25 miles.
More info and to register: JacksonsRideTheGorge.org
RIDE OPTIONS:
100 MILE (9500 feet of elevation gain)
This is the full route, giving you the most extensive experience of the
Columbia River Gorge. You'll experience breathtaking views down the core of
the Gorge as you meander along quiet roads with extreme climbing. This route
is perfect for hardcore riders who like a good challenge!
50 MILE (4200 feet of elevation gain)
This route features all of the great sweeping views and gorgeous vistas,
extreme climbing and a shorter course.
25 MILE (2335 feet elevation gain)
This amazing route with a lot of climbing and some of the best views
possible. You'll definitely earn those views in just 25 short but hilly
miles. This route features a beautiful cross section of Hood River and the
surrounding areas. The route is suitable for healthy riders who are ready to
tackle hills.
ROUTES MAPS:
http://www.jacksonsridethegorge.org/routes.html