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WORST DAY OF THE YEAR RIDE
Important rider news

LOCATION
915 SE Hawthorne. Parking is available on the side streets. There is no designated parking area. We suggest you carpool, take transit or ride to the event.

SCHEDULE
We release riders in waves, meaning a few riders at a time.

8:00am Registration, breakfast and check in opens for Challenge Route

9:00-10:00am Challenge Route rider are released

9:00am Registration, breakfast and check in opens for Urban Route

10:00-11:00am Urban Course riders are released

11:45am Rest Stop 1 Closes (REI PDX)

12:00pm Rest Stop 2 Closes (REI Hillsboro) Challenge riders only

12:30pm Laughing Planet Lunch opens

2:00pm Rest Stop 3 Closes (Community Cycling Center)

2:30pm Rest Stop 4 Closes (Bike Gallery Sandy)

3:00pm Course Closes

4:00pm Finish Line Closes

HOT TIP: If you're riding the Urban Route, you can come closer to 10:30 and you'll have all the fun with less waiting in line. Sleep in, grab an extra cup of coffee....




PRE-RIDE CHECK IN - optional
Saturday, Feb 13th, Lucky Lab 2-5 PM

Optional - you may also get your rider number at the start line.

Pick up your rider number in advance, optional. Riders may also register at Pre-Ride Check In for $40, space allowing.

Relax, enjoy a beer and meet other riders. Stop into the Valentine Studio to make your own custom crafy valentine to your special sweetie or to your bike. For the endless miles.... for keeping me healthy... for not getting flats.... Valentines will decorate the walls of the event on Sunday and the favorites will be chosen for the new bike culture online museum Tall Bike Tales, which launches on February 14th.

You may pick up rider numbers for other people. You may purchase t-shirts (full cost), you may pick up pre-purchased (discounted) merchandise.



COME IN COSTUME
The Worst Day of the Year Ride is all about having fun on two wheels with thousands of other riders, so don't be shy - come in costume! Our roving team of judges will be awarding prizes to the best dressed in the following categories:


  • Best Cupid

  • Best Group Costume

  • Best Weather Theme

  • Most Elaborate Costume


Winners will receive two free passes to The Night Ride. Remember, helmets are required, even if that means you wear your wig over your helmet!



HOW TO SWITCH ROUTES
You may switch routes by coming to the start line at the time your route is slated to begin. See the schedule for these times. You do not need to inform us of your switch.



COURSE INFO
Look for new bright arrows in the road this year to guide you along the way. Follow the rules of the road. We have a great opportunity to showcase how respectful cyclists can be. Together, we can let the world know how great it is to ride a bike!


Please ride cautiously and share the road.



The 40 Mile Challenge Option is hilly. It traverses the west hills out to Hillsboro and back. This course takes you on Skyline and Germantown Rd, which is a busy road for advanced riders. Please only choose this route if you are comfortable riding in such situations and can complete the course before it closes at 3:00pm.



WHAT TO BRING

  • A costume!

  • A decorated bike!

  • A bike lock for securing your bike at the finish line

  • Clothes appropriate for the weather

  • Money for beer + wine at the finish line party (optional, of course)

  • A water bottle or two

  • Personal snacks if you have specific dietary needs. Some rest stops will have fruit. Others will have cookies and doughnuts. The finish line has soup and fresh foccacia bread with a vegetarian option.


ABOUT THE FOOD
Food on course focuses on hot drinks. There will be very light snacks on course. If you are riding the 40 Mile Challenge Route, extra special treats will be available for you to reward you for conquering the challenge!

The finish line features a delicious soup lunch from Laughing Planet Cafe with vegetarian options. No host beer is available with craft brewed-on-site beers from the Lucky Lab.



ALMOST SOLD OUT
The ride is nearly sold out! Tell your friends, neighbors, coworkers, acquaintances, etc to register now so they don't miss out on this awesome annual tradition.

Space allowing, registration is available online before February 12, at Pre-Ride Check In and at the ride.
Jensi@WorstDayRide.com • Worst Day of the Year Ride