Mt. Hood Cycling Classic

Hood River is located one hour east of Portland, Oregon along I-84.The Mt. Hood Cycling Classic is one of the top professional/amateur cycling events in North American for both men and women. Now in its 11th year, the Mt. Hood Cycling Classic is well-known and respected in the cycling world for its scenic beauty, epic courses and superb organization. As a result of this reputation, it is one of the premier races in the country. Big mountain climbs, flat desert roads and dense forests greet riders and showcase the diverse nature of the regions landscape.

Kicking off the action Friday, June 21, all categories will race the Columbia Hills Road Race. The course is located east of The Dalles, Oregon and takes riders through the dry wheat country of Eastern Oregon. This relatively flat course gives the sprinters something of a challenge before the big mountain climbs. Stage two will return to what is considered by many pro riders the most amazing time-trial course in North America, the Scenic Gorge Time Trial. Stage three will once again scream through the streets of downtown Hood River to the screams of excited spectators and fans. Finally, the legendary Three Summits Road Race will take riders on single-lane forest service roads deep into the Mt. Hood National Forest and help to decide once and for all who the winner of the Mt. Hood Cycling Classic will be.

The stats: 220 miles; 20,000 feet of climbing; four stages.

Great spectators event in downtown Hood River for stage three criterium!