Group Health Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic July 12-13
It’s a Northwest tradition that draws more than 9,000 participants annually and is one of the “best cycling events in the nation” according to Bicycling magazine. This year the 29th annual Group Health Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic (STP) is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday July 12-13.
Riders can complete the 200-mile route in one or two days, traveling from the University of Washington in Seattle to Holladay Park in Portland. Registration is $85 for adults and $40 for youth (ages 6 – 12); children under 6 ride free. Register online through July 6 at www.cascadebicycleclub.org.
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