La Doyenne - 2026

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Portland, OR, US

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The PDX Classics - Chasing Lions

Challenging Portland area urban, suburban and rural (mostly) road cycling routes focused on hard climbs and cool discoveries

81 km

2,304 m

De Ronde van Oost Portlandia
Voeden de leeuwen

May 30, 2026. 9 AM
9898 SE Knapp St.
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# [La Doyenne](http://RondePDX.com) 
#### De Ronde Van Oost Portlandia

9898 SE Knapp St. Portland

**Completely Redesigned course for 2022. Minor route changes for 2025.**

@point[Located](d,2.97) just off the **Springwater Corridor** & **I-205 Multi Use Path** near the **SE Flavel St MAX station**, over 8000 ft of punchy climbs up and around Mt Scott & Scouters Mountain await you.

* Download the GPS route! There *may not be* fresh @photo[Orange Lions](791778) and arrows.

* Water and restrooms at @poi[Scouters Mountain Nature Park](35069995) ~Mile 12.5 and @poi[Happy Valley City Park](35069994) ~37.6. If you drive, there is ample parking at the start/finish on @slice[SE Knapp](d,0,422.41).

## Gratitude

Sincerest thanks to **BR** and **HG** for *first* inspiring the creation of La Doyenne *then* helping make it an annual event, not just a map.

**AS** for creating La Doyenne.

**JHR** kicking off the route refresh and **CV** for final influence.

## Press & Praise
“You should always believe what you read in the newspapers, for that makes them more interesting” ~ Rose McCaulay

**2015 BikePortland** - "unrelentingly steep" & "breathtaking"

[**2015 BikePortland**](http://bikeportland.org/2015/03/27/get-ready-climb-portlands-de-rondela-doyenne-weekend-coming-136263) - "Portland's Toughest Weekend of Cycling"

**2014 BikePortland** - "Even More Free Suffering"

**2014 The Oregonian** - "To Look Up is to Lose Your Will to Live"

**2013 The Oregonian** - "Not for the Faint of Leg"

# Important Notes, Requisite Caveats & Disclaimers:

- This is a self-supported, unsanctioned group ride
- This is a 100% open course on public roads, open to cars and automobile traffic. Riders agree to **RIDE AT THEIR OWN RISK**. You and ONLY you will be responsible for navigating hazards as they relate to traffic, roads, general safety and weather conditions. Riders are absolutely under their own responsibility to ride, navigate and conduct themselves safely and appropriate to conditions as they exist in the field. This is not a race or an organized event. On the contrary, we are and have always been just a nice group of friends out for a tough fun bike ride.
- Riders understand that as a condition of participation..ie..'showing up', riders agree to assume all risks and agree to release and hold harmless everyone associated with this ride, including any organizers, volunteers or sponsors.

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The PDX Classics - Chasing Lions

Challenging Portland area urban, suburban and rural (mostly) road cycling routes focused on hard climbs and cool discoveries

80 km 2,368 m

Portland, OR, US

Mostly paved

IMPORTANT UPDATE: May 23, 2025 - The route has changed after the May 11 group ride. We were notif... more

IMPORTANT UPDATE: May 23, 2025 - The route has changed after the May 11 group ride. We were notified the route through Healy Heights, past KGON Tower on the gravel path, and through the gate is private property. Please respect this closure and follow this 2025 v2 route instead, starting at mile 46.6 and shown in BLACK.

THREE ROUTE CHANGES FOR 2025 are shown in yellow at mile 23.4, 31.5, and 44.

May 3, 2026.
8:30 Nossa Familia Coffee is served
8:55 Announcements
9:00 Rollout
Start - 3610 NW St. Helens Rd.

Register here on Strava - https://www.strava.com/clubs/546036/group_events/1935241
or RWGPS
https://ridewithgps.com/events/353899-ronde-pdx-2025-climb-to-tranquility-base

Volunteer to help here - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lINc4uG75vr8Uc2qxhS92QupthhRD9ZNfGasDrqhgQM/edit?usp=drive_link

RSVP is appreciated but not required.
This is a free event, but if you are able, please bring cash or Venmo to enter the raffle supporting Gifted Wishes and Community Cycling Center at the start or aid station.
De leeuwen staan klaar om u te verslinden (less)

Portland, OR, US

THREE ROUTE CHANGES FOR 2025 are shown in yellow at mile 23.4, 31.5, and 44.

May 3, 2026.
8:30 Nossa Familia Coffee is served
8:55 Announcements
9:00 Rollout
Start - 3610 NW St. Helens Rd.

Register here on Strava - https://www.strava.com/clubs/546036/group_events/1935241
or RWGPS
https://ridewithgps.com/events/353899-ronde-pdx-2025-climb-to-tranquility-base

Volunteer to help here - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lINc4uG75vr8Uc2qxhS92QupthhRD9ZNfGasDrqhgQM/edit?usp=drive_link

The PDX Classics - Chasing Lions

Challenging Portland area urban, suburban and rural (mostly) road cycling routes focused on hard climbs and cool discoveries

Portland, OR, US

Group Ride on August 25, 2024, 8 AM 333 S. Dakota St. Portland https://ridewithgps.com/events/190597-giro-pdx-2024 https://www.strava.com/clubs/546036/group_events/1598638 Route Updated 8/19/2025 for rerout...more

Group Ride on August 25, 2024, 8 AM
333 S. Dakota St. Portland
https://ridewithgps.com/events/190597-giro-pdx-2024
https://www.strava.com/clubs/546036/group_events/1598638

Route Updated 8/19/2025 for reroute at mile 39. Stafford and Childs Roads are closed for construction. (less)

La Doyenne - 2026

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