Columbia Gorge Ride (Friends of the Historic Columbia River Hwy)

From the organizer's website. Event registration required.

The annual Gorge Ride sponsored by the Friends of the Historic Columbia River Highway. Beginning at the Gorge Discovery Center, 5000 Discovery Drive, in The Dalles, Oregon. It extends 19.25 miles along the historic highway and State Trail west to the Senator Mark O. Hatfield West Trailhead, just east of Hood River.

The terrain really isn’t as tough as it looks on this elevation profile -- the HCRH was built with no grades exceeding 5%. When you encounter a hill, just ‘gear down’, take it one pedal stroke at a time, and remember that it’s taking you to a view even nicer than the ones on the way up! The variety of scenery is amazing!

This route is a combination of historic highway that is open to motor vehicles, with very low traffic, and the HCRH State Trail that is open only to hikers and bicyclists. It's an out and back route of 38.5 miles. This ride is supported with water stops, snacks, mechanical support and SAG wagons. Maps with cue sheet and elevation chart are provided.

This posting is to provide communication link to those from our Meetup who wish to ride this event together.

More information on the organizer's website:
https://www.hcrh.org