Art's "Climb to Crown Point" ride.

When: May 13th 6pm.

Art will lead another of his now famous after work rides. This time a popular ride from Troutdale out to the Vista House on the Historic Columbia Gorge Scenic Highway. Grades on the historic highway do not exceed 5%. Speed Demon Art promises not to lead this as fast as his "Casual Blue Lake Ride" ;-)

Start at the park from the South side of the bridge where East Clumbia River Hwy meets the Historic Columbia River Hwy. (Halsey St Bridge, location mapped on Glenn Otto Park website link)

This will be an approximately 18 mile round trip with the road being a steady climb from Troutdale to the top at Women's Forum State Park at Chanticlear Point, then descend slightly to the Vista House at Crown Point.

Parking can be at the Glenn Otto Park or where Exit 18 meets Hwy 84. We will start at the park.

Afterwards grab a bite and a possible beer at a local establishment.

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Official Event Information:
This ride will be on May 13th
Length, 18 miles
Meet at Glenn Otto Park in Troutdale
Ready to pedal promptly at 6 PM
Ride Leader: Art Fleming ARTFLEMING08 (AT) comcast (NOT) net
Ride rain or shine
Ride Difficulty: B/C 4
Ride Type: intermediate
regroup as needed
Post ride social planned at local establishment

Mandatory for all riders.
Helmets must be worn at all times while riding. This is a requirement and not a request. Obey traffic laws and remember you’re a representative of the greater cycling community and should conduct yourself that way on the road, represent us well. All riders are responsible to have their ride in good working order and bring a flat kit & spare tube on all rides. If there is an issue with proper working or lack of equipment you may be asked to sit the ride out. Please ask for help if you are ill equipped prior to the ride, we will help!

Ride Difficulty Scale For Road Rides

Pace Rating Terrain
A 12 & Under 1 = Flat
B 13-14 MPH 2 = Flat / Rolling
C 15-16 MPH 3 = Rolling
D 17-18 MPH 4 = Rolling / Hilly
E 19-20 MPH 5 = Hilly
F 21-22 MPH 6 = Hilly Mountainous
G 23+ MPH 7= Mountainous

Type of ride
Training, social & fun, beginner, intermediate or expert ride.
Regroup & many stops
Regroup as needed
No regroup & scheduled stops
No regroup & be self-sustainable only regroup at end of ride