Rose Garden series begins Thursday
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- Speed bumps on the descent add an extra challenge.
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- The course cruises along one of the two reservoirs on site.
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- Nearing the top of the climb.
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- Big Pink rises above the Portland skyline, as seen from Washington Park.
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- This nearly 180-degree corner should slow things down before the climbing begins again.
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- Another rider uses Washington Park for training.
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- Midway through the climb on the course.
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- It’s a busy place. Permitting for this race was very difficult — and expensive.
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- Washington Park is a popular short cut to other places around Portland.
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- City views from the park are fantastic.
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- This sign will be widely ignored on race day.
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- Enter.
