5th Annual Hillsboro Tour de Parks in Partnership with Celebrate Hillsboro!
Bring the whole family for an enjoyable ride as you explore the hidden treasures of Hillsboro's parks while emphasizing bicyclist awareness and rules of the road.
The 2 Park ride is about 1 1/2 miles long and is designed for the youngest of riders.
The 6 Park ride is very bicycle friendly and only 6 1/2 miles in length.
The 10 Park ride is almost 13 miles long and riders will again enjoy a short walk through Noble Woods Park* as they get a chance to see Hillsboro in a natural setting.
*Riders dismount at the SE Century Drive entrance, walk through the park, and then enjoy refreshments at the SE Baseline exit, sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank.
Start Time is 1PM Saturday, July 21st at NE 3rd Avenue and Lincoln St in Hillsboro
The 2, 6, & 10 Park rides are free with a $5 donation per adult rider recommended. Register online here.
- All riders under age 15 must be accompanied by responsible adults on all rides.
- All riders must wear helmets
- All riders must have bikes in good working order. Bike check-ups and minor repairs will be available at the start line.
- The course will not be closed to motor vehicle traffic. All cyclists must obey all traffic laws. The 6 and 10 park rides include busy streets with bike lanes and 35 mph speed limits.
- Some water and refreshment will be available along the route, but it is recommended that cyclists carry water.
Le Grande Tour - linking 7 parks in 7 Cities
For the more enthusiastic rider this metric century (62 miles) includes a couple of challenging hills as riders wind their way through the heart of Washington County, enjoying its vistas and panoramic scenery.
This loop includes parks in Hillsboro, Cornelius, Forest Grove, Sherwood, Tualatin, Tigard, Beaverton, and back to Hillsboro. Optional routes are available and marked for those who wish to take them.
Registration opens at 7:00 AM and the ride starts at 8:00 AM from NE 3rd Avenue and Lincoln St in Hillsboro. No starts after 9:00 AM
- $30 "Early Bird" Registration (now through June 30, 2012)
- $35 July 1-21