Team Wanta 2005

MS 150 August 6-7, 2005

Team Wanta will return again to challenge ourselves and other MS150 teams and individual cyclists.  Our goal is to continue our presence in the Oregon MS150 toward supporting the fight against multiple sclerosis.  

2005 MS 150 Bike Tour Route Information
Designed for all levels of cyclists, the 2005 MS150 will mark the Oregon Chapter's 21st annual two-day MS 150 Bike Tour!  Come out and ride on this historic occasion.

The following map and elevation profiles show the 2004 ride routes. The 2005 routes will be similar, but we are improving the routes based on our rider comments. When these improvements are finalized, the 2005 route map and elevation profiles will be posted here.

DAY 1 WINE COUNTRY

On the first day, riders can choose between distances of 32, 75, or 100 miles. All three routes include a lap of scenic Hagg Lake beginning approximately 9 miles into the ride. The rolling hills around the lake are one of the region's most famous cycling destinations.

Riders anxious to continue their southerly journey can elect to bypass Hagg Lake entirely by heading directly to Gaston and removing about 15 miles from their day's total distance. At Gaston, approximately 24 miles into the ride, riders will choose their distance as the three routes briefly diverge. Riders on the 32-mile option turn north and return directly to Forest Grove.

Riders on the 75-mile route will pedal over rolling terrain through scenic valleys, along the banks of the Willamette River, and through some of Washington and Yamhill Counties' most picturesque rural areas.

Riders choosing the 100-mile distance will be rewarded for their extra effort with beautiful and diverse landscapes showcasing the rural countryside, vineyards, and communities of Yamhill County before rejoining the 75-mile riders and riding along the banks of the Willamette River and back into Washington County.

DAY 2 WOODLANDS

On the second day, riders will choose between 25- and 72-mile options. Both routes begin the day riding past the Fern Hill Wetlands just south of Forest Grove and stay together until approximately 12 miles into the ride.

At the 12-mile mark, riders choosing the 25-mile distance will begin a return loop to Forest Grove that offers diverse surroundings. The scenery includes a section with dense forest cover, a pioneer cemetery, and an historic church, and the roads offer a few gentle climbs and one long, straight (and very thrilling) downhill ride.

Riders choosing the 72-mile distance experience the wide variety in terrain of Washington County. On the northern leg to Vernonia the landscape changes from rural farm areas to dense woodlands. One long climb puts riders to the test, but those who meet the challenge will savor the rewards of fantastic vistas and the lunch stop in Vernonia.

The return trip to Forest Grove again features a mixture of scenery, including woodlands, rural areas, and a river valley as the route follows the Nehalem River for several miles. One more climbing challenge awaits, but afterwards there is a mix of twisting descents, long gradual downhill sections, and flats for the last 20 miles of the ride.