Date
Sunday, September 13, 2009 @ 7:00 AM
local time
Address
Packwood, WA
Cowlitz River Lodge 13069 US Hwy 12
Registration Closing Date
Thursday, September 10, 2009 @ 9:00 AM
Brief Description
Cascade Bicycle Club announces the High Pass Challenge! On Sunday, Sep. 13th, 600 riders will embark on a new, challenging event, leading them through the pristine Gifford Pinchot Wilderness Area. Starting from Packwood, Washington, cyclists will climb over 7,500 feet in elevation gain over 114 miles. The halfway point is at scenic Windy Ridge, overlooking the Mount St. Helen's blast zone.
Registration is limited to 600 cyclists.
Route
114 Miles - 7,500 feet of Climbing
Additional Information
HIGH PASS CHALLENGE
• 114 miles
• 7500+ feet of climbing
• 10 Hour time limit
• 3 food stops (two you pass twice)
• Not a ride for the novice rider
• Are you up to the challenge?
The High Pass Challenge is a strenuous mountain ride that climbs over Independence Pass, then winds past scenic Spirit Lake on the way to the Windy Ridge Viewpoint in the Mt. St. Helens National Monument area. The use of this pristine route was made possible by a special arrangement with the Gifford Pinchot National Forest and Mt. St. Helens National Monument. Not a ride you want to miss!
Beginning and ending in Packwood, Washington, the High Pass Challenge route uses low traffic national forest roads to explore the natural beauty that makes Washington special.
At the top of Windy Ridge there will be a food stop to fill your tank for the ride back. There are no shortcuts on this ride!
FINISHERS AWARDS
All finishers will receive a Finisher's award and medallions* based on the
following criteria:
Elite Finish 2 p.m. finish or earlier Gold
Strong Finish 2 - 4 p.m. finish Silver
Solid Finish 4 - 5 p.m. finish Bronze
After 5 p.m. no awards or medallions will be given out.
This is not a timed event and riders must finish by 5 pm to receive the finishers awards. *Medallions will not be made from precious metals. But they’ll be precious to you!
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High Pass Challenge (HPC) - 2009
HIGH PASS CHALLENGE
• 114 miles
• 7500+ feet of climbing
• 10 Hour time limit
• 3 food stops (two you pass twice)
• Not a ride for the novice rider
• Are you up to the challenge?
The High Pass Challenge is a strenuous mountain ride that climbs over Independence Pass, then winds past scenic Spirit Lake on the way to the Windy Ridge Viewpoint in the Mt. St. Helens National Monument area. The use of this pristine route was made possible by a special arrangement with the Gifford Pinchot National Forest and Mt. St. Helens National Monument. Not a ride you want to miss!
Beginning and ending in Packwood, Washington, the High Pass Challenge route uses low traffic national forest roads to explore the natural beauty that makes Washington special.
At the top of Windy Ridge there will be a food stop to fill your tank for the ride back. There are no shortcuts on this ride!
FINISHERS AWARDS
All finishers will receive a Finisher's award and medallions* based on the
following criteria:
Elite Finish 2 p.m. finish or earlier Gold
Strong Finish 2 - 4 p.m. finish Silver
Solid Finish 4 - 5 p.m. finish Bronze
After 5 p.m. no awards or medallions will be given out.
This is not a timed event and riders must finish by 5 pm to receive the finishers awards. *Medallions will not be made from precious metals. But they’ll be precious to you!Sunday, September 13, 2009 @ 7:00 AMSunday, September 13, 2009 @ 7:00 AMPackwood, WA
