Vertical Reality (every Monday)

Meet at Grand Central Bakery, 3425 SW Multnomah Blvd., Portland.

Who needs a ThighMaster when you can have a Climb Max?

You will get a great workout on this one, and you might be surprised at how this SW Portland ride circling Lake Oswego often seems like a low-traffic, back-country tour. Terrain will vary, with flats, rollers, short steeps, and a few sustained (1/2 mi to 2-1/2 mi) climbs. Expect 2,500-3,000 feet of total elevation gain. The pace will generally be 18-20 MPH on the flats and 13-15 MPH on the climbs, depending on the pitch. Open the week with a reminder why even suburban riding in our community can be beautiful. And leave time for the coffee and conversation at Grand Central.

Note: No one is dropped or allowed to get lost on this ride. You show up, we’ll get you back!

Distance: 32.83 Miles