2011 Cherry Blossom Cycling Classic

The Dalles, OregonWelcome competitors to the 2011 Cherry Blossom Cycling Classic presented by Water’s Edge Health and Wellness Center.  On behalf of Breakaway Promotions we appreciate you including us in your 2011 race schedule.  The city of The Dalles is excited at the opportunity to host this event and showcase the beautiful roads the region has to offer.  I wanted to take this time to send out some important information regarding the event.

This event is an OBRA sanctioned event and requires an OBRA license.  Be sure and bring your license to packet pickup.  No license no race.  If you do not have an OBRA license you can purchase a temporary that covers the entire event for $5 at packet pickup.  All riders must fill out an OBRA standard release form and submit it in order to get their race number.  Blank forms will be located at packet pickup or can be downloaded from the OBRA website at www.obra.org and click on the forms link.   Parking will be tight so please be courteous and follow the directions of our parking attendants.

Race Info Update

Come prepared for any kind of weather.  Even though The Dalles traditionally has mild weather this time of year anything is possible.  Come prepared.

Mt Hood

Questions or comments contact us at lori@breakawaypromotions.com

Things to Do in The Dalles

There are a number of fun things to do and experience while you are staying and playing in The Dalles.  Here is a sampling of a few.

Columbia Gorge Discovery Center

The CGDC is a tremendous museum tracking the history and culture of early Native Americans to the Oregon Trail. Come alone or bring the family for a huge number of world class exhibits and interactive displays.

The Mint

In the mid 1800′s The Dalles was the third largest city in Northwest and a hub for the gold mining industry in Eastern Oregon.  In 1864 Abraham Lincoln commissioned a minting operation be built in The Dalles to accommodate the gold being mined in the Northwest.  The Mint building was built but before it was operational the U.S. Treasury decided to relocate the Western minting operation to San Francisco.  Today the Mint houses the award winning Erin Glenn Winery.  Come in Friday from 6-9 for tremendous wines, craft beers on tap and live music.

The Fort Dalles Museum

One of the earliest outposts in the area The Fort Dalles Surgeons Quarters and museum is a walk back in time.

Check The Dalles Chamber website for more info!

Getting Here

Drive Times

  • Portland – The Dalles 1 ½ hours
  • Bend – The Dalles 2 ½ hours
  • Seattle – The Dalles 4 hours (Via Snoqualmie Pass and Yakima)
  • Spokane – The Dalles 4 ½ hours
  • Boise – The Dalles 5 hours