The 2009 Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic

The 2009 Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic is upon us. This coming weekend, July 11-12, marks the 30th year of the ride. Amazing, right? We will be doing this ride a year from now. How exciting it will be to see what the next year brings us.


Here are some fun facts about this year's ride we thought you might enjoy. (These facts w ere obtained from Cascade Bicycle Club's website.)

• The ride was sold out on June 1, 2009


• 10,000 registered riders


• Uphill distance 30.87 miles


• Uphill altitude 1,951


• 100 safety and medical riders on the course


• 46 states represented


• 26,000 sandwiches


• 35,000 cookies (oh yeah!)


• Eldest rider - 87

Doesn't this get your gears turning? Good luck to everyone participating this weekend. Have a great time and we'll see you next year!

For more information on the ride click the link above.