Cascade Bicycle Club: Group Health Group Health Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic

July 11 - 12, 2009

6/1/09: STP is sold out!

7/1/09 UPDATE: Start line detour
Access to the UW parking lot via NE Mary Gates Drive will be closed due to construction. Riders are advised to allow extra time to access the parking lot and start line area. See the map for details.

Welcome to the 30th Anniversary Group Health Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic official web site. This 200-mile bicycle ride is the largest multi-day bicycle event in the Northwest, with up to 10,000 participants riding from Seattle to Portland in one or two days. The route takes you through the scenic valleys, forests, and farmlands of western Washington and Oregon. Come join what Bicycling Magazine has listed as one of the best cycling events in the nation!

Looking for a registration?

Place a bid - 10 Group Health Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic registrations are up for official auction on eBay to benefit the CBC Education Foundation. Donations above the STP registration fee are tax-deductible.
Visit our message boards - Purchase a registration from a registered rider.

Looking for Marathon Photos?

Group Health STP pictures will be available by July 22, 2009 at www.MarathonFoto.com.

2009 Group Health STP Merchandise

Be sure to check out all the merchandise available for this year's ride.

Who Else Was On The Road With Me in 2008?

9,500 other riders

2,427 one-day riders; 7,073 two-day riders

Oldest rider: 86

Youngest rider: 2 years 5 months old

18% first-time riders

74 medical riders

310 riders who have participated in 10+ STPs

Two riders who have ridden them all: Jerry Baker and Paul Wantzelius! In 2008 riders came from 44 states plus Australia, Canada, England and Serbia.

View the 2009 event fact sheet

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Check out Cascade's slideshow from the 2007 Group Health STP.

Pedal Power
In previous years, motivated riders have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars by riding the STP for charity. Through Pedal Power, you, too, can raise money for your favorite organization while riding your bike. Turn your miles into money with Pedal Power today!

Events Message Board

This electronic bulletin board serves as a forum for Cascade events. It is for questions and commentary about Group Health STP and other events.

Cycle University

Training and Preparation for STP and all Cascade Events and rides at Cycle University.

STP #10,000

You could ride the 30th anniversary Group Health STP with bib #10,000 on your back! [more...]

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