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.

Day #3 – We Venture to Discovery Park

Don't worry, folks. We probably won't post videos for every training we do, but we will document the beginning of our journey. We know we have a long way to go and we want to look back and know we have accomplished something.

We do believe Average Janes can do extraordinary things.

The Seattle to Portland Training Schedule

Here is a portion of the training schedule that we are currently working off of.
We thought you might be interested; this schedule is provided by Cascade Bicycle Club.

The Race

The Seattle to Portland ride spans 204 miles of forests, farmland, and valleys. It is held each year in July and on average there are 10,000 participants. We will travel through Kent, Spanaway, Lexington, St. Helen's to Portland. 

Quick Facts

• Last year there were 9,500 participants-73% male and 27% female.  
  
• Riders came from 44 states last year. Most riders came from WA, OR, CA, and ID.
• The oldest registered rider was 85 and the youngest was four. 

Find more information about the race: The Seattle to Portland Low Down

The Story

Yes, that's right. Two average Janes are embarking on the journey of a lifetime to ride 204 miles from Seattle to Portland. Crazy? Maybe.

In training for the next year to participate in the 2010 race, Debbie and Paige will be documenting their adventure in a "bikeumentary" here on the web.  Neither Debbie or Paige are professional cyclists--they can best be described as recreational riders. Join them for the experience that shows two average Janes can do something extraordinary.  

204 miles.

Two women.

Two bikes.

Two hundred four miles.

Seattle to Portland.