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ROUTE MAPS + INFO

SHARE THE ROAD

Please note: Roads are not closed to vehicle traffic.  Please share the road and ride respectfully, follow the rules of the road and showcase how courteous cyclists can be!  Hundreds of you will be on bikes together: what a great way to set a good example!



MAPS / CHOOSING A ROUTE
This year the ride starts from the Lucky Lab NORTHWEST.

  You will get a map when you check in at the pre-ride event or at the start line.  If you are riding the Big Dog course, your map will include turn-by-turn instructions.

Oversize version of the map will be available for viewing at the pre-ride event.  We will also be available to answer detailed route questions.


CHOOSING A ROUTE
Both of the routes on Tour de Lab are excellent tours of Portland.  Above all else, this is a fun ride, meant to be an enjoyable tour of Portland and the three Lucky Labrador brew pubs.  So please choose a route that suits your riding skill level, comfort and what you're in the mood for on the day of the ride.


CHANGING YOUR ROUTE
You may change your route at the start of the event, or at any rest stop, no problem!  You do not need to inform us. If you find along the way that you have more or less energy, you may switch routes at the rest stops.  Both routes have the same rest stops.


ROUTE MARKINGS
Both routes are marked with bright yellow arrows posted at eye level.

THE BIG DOG (30 MILE ROUTE) - AN EXTENDED ROUTE WITH CLIMBING

An excellent tour of Portland wtih some major hill climbing and a lot to see along the way.  You'll tour Portland's western hilly edges.  Did we mention hills?  Your challenge is in the climbing, not the distance. Get ready for an awesome climbing route way up to Council Crest, then a fast cruise to drop down into northwest. Almost 3,000ft of vertical climbing!

This map is interactive. Zoom in, choose to view the landscape (satellite view) or just a map view.
Maps may take a little time to load. Thanks for your patience.

The Big Dog - click for larger map

ELEVATION - Click for larger image



THE PUPPY - 18 MILES WITH MILD CLIMBING

A great tour of urban Portland, 18 miles in length.  There are some hills in there, but we've put the major climbing right at the beginning when you have the most energy.  The majority of the course is relatively flat and a great tour of the city!

This map is interactive. Zoom in, choose to view the landscape (satellite view) or just a map view.
Maps may take a little time to load. Thanks for your patience.

The Puppy - click for larger map

ELEVATION - Click for larger image
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COURSE SCHEDULE
Registration, check-in and information opens - 9:00am
Big Dog Riders leave - 9:45 am
Ride starts - 10:00am
Rest stop #1 (Lucky Lab SE) closes - 1:00 pm
Finish line opens - noon
Rest stop #2 (Lucky Lab SW) closes - 2:00 pm
Finish line party (Lucky Lab NW) closes - 4:00 pm


HELMETS ARE THE SMART WAY TO RIDE
and they're required for all Tour de Lab participants.