Ride The Hurricane
Sunday, August 7, 2011, 7 am - noon
This unique event allows cyclists to have the famed Hurricane Ridge Road all to themselves and free of vehicles from 7AM-noon. This is not a race but a recreational ride with participation limited to 500 riders.
For 2011 riders will have two options as to where they can start; either at the entrance gate by Heart Of The Hills Campground, or from the Visitor Center at the base of Hurricane Ridge Road. The official start from both locations is 7AM but riders can start anytime that morning, however all riders need to be starting down by 11:30 with the road clear of cyclists open to vehicles again at noon.
Registration is $35 and includes a photo from the Hurricane Ridge which will be emailed to the rider, a custom Ride The Hurricane Shirt, and refreshments at the summit house. The event will provide several aide stations along the route with water available and rest rooms. Hurricane Ridge Road is considered one of the premier cycling uphill rides in the country and offers spectacular views.
$2 from every registration will be donated to The Olympic National Park Fund to help keep Hurricane Ridge open during the winter months.
Registration/waiver information is available on line - click here
For rider safety Olympic National Park is requesting pilot cars be used for the descent. This worked extremely well last year and was well received by the participants. Parking will be available near the start locations; simply follow the signs and attendants will be available to assist.
Contact Russ Veenema at russ@portangeles.org for additional information or questions at 360.452.2363
Presented by Black Ball Ferry Line M.V. Coho
With supporting sponsors of Olympic Medical Center and Ruddell Auto.
