Not your typical supported Saturday century. Not Seattle to Portland.

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Not a race, but a journey. A symphony through the lush Willamette Valley.

You can ride fast. You can ride slow. We’ll give you a finishing time, but there are no official podium prizes because they don’t make podiums large enough to fit each and every finisher equally. The goal of this event is to make sure every participant, from the very first finisher to the very last, feels like they’ve stepped onto that top step and get a moment in the spotlight. We’ll leave it up to you whether you want to compare times or just soak up the satisfaction of finishing something big that most other cyclists are afraid to take on. 

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Riders are provided a marked course and aid station/control points approximately 20-40 miles apart. In between those support checks, riders can access convenience stores and other neutral amenities along the course as needed. The 200-mile route boasts over 10,000 feet of climbing and features several sections of challenging gravel roads. Our 100-mile route checks in just around 6,000 feet of climbing, while the 50-mile route, perfect for those not quite ready for a hearty century but still are up for a challenge, comes in at 2,500ft of climbing. Neither the 100 or 50-mile routes have gravel sectors, but all courses offer scenic views of the Cascades Mountain range and run alongside the Swift Santiam and Calapooia Rivers.

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This event begins and ends in Lebanon, Oregon. Participants will roll out in a mass start before being set loose to explore the rolling back-roads and steep vistas of the mid-Willamette Valley. 200-mile riders begin at 5am, and the 100-mile AND 50-mile riders begin at 8:30am. 200 and 100 mile riders can provide one drop bag, no larger than a gallon size zip-lock, that will be transported to a designated control point by event officials. Checkpoint and course-cut offs will be implemented throughout the day to keep riders safe and accounted for. 

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Riders are allowed, and encouraged, to help one another with mechanical or other support needs. There is no access for outside team support on course other than at the designated control points. Any rider who does not meet the checkpoint cut-off, or those needing to pull themselves from the course, may do so at any checkpoint. Riders are encouraged to arrange for a friend or family member to pick them up if necessary. 

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