Pioneer Century
The 2024 Pioneer Century, held on Saturday, June 8, was a well attended and stellar event! Thank you to all of our volunteers for giving their time, our sponsors for donating goods and services, and ~350 riders who showed up to ride, making it a huge success. Didn’t make the ride? Perhaps next year. It’s traditionally held the first or second Saturday in June.
Jerseys
There are just a few Pioneer Century jerseys available on our club store in size men’s large. Click HERE for a sizing chart.
About the Pioneer Century
The Pioneer Century has a 50-year heritage with the Portland Bicycling Club (formerly the Portland Wheelmen Touring Club). The Pioneer is named to reflect the history of the Champoeg, Canby, and Molalla areas. Rich farmland and timber brought the pioneers to this area and this same beauty draws cyclists today. The Pioneer Century offers great routes whether you seek a social ride or personal best.
The Routes
Here are the PDF maps for the routes.
Pioneer Half Metric Century (33 miles)
Pioneer Metric Century (62 miles)
Pioneer Full Century (101 miles)
Here are the cue sheets for the routes.
Pioneer Half Metric Century (33 miles)
Pioneer Metric Century (62 miles)
Pioneer Full Century (101 miles)
Here are the links for the RideWithGPS routes.
Pioneer Half Metric Century https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45690183
Pioneer Metric Century https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45690150
Pioneer Full Century https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45553827
Registration, Rest Stops and Course Schedule
Please make sure you review the registration, rest stops and course schedule.
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A testimonial from one of our previous Pioneer riders:
“I finished the Sawtell metric century yesterday. I went for it, after all that complaining and procrastinating. Naw. Just wanted to tell you I did it, thanks for the support and communication about it all. I’m proud, tired, and sore, and looking forward to my next ride. PS: I sure was impressed with the organization of the ride and the great route markings. Take care. Maybe see you down the road.”