About the Tour

Are you tough enough for ‘de Hood?

Tour de Hood, or the TDH as some call it, covers two of the same courses that challenge elite racers in the popular Mt Hood Cycling Classic stage race, while benefiting a local charity and the Mt Hood Cycling Classic organization. The Tour de Hood will challenge you with its mountain climbs and stunning scenery and make you smile with its good food and friendly staff and volunteers. The idea started as a simple one: Since the Mt Hood Cycling Classic race had the roads for the day, why limit the good time and challenge to the racers only?

Plus, a Tour de Hood rider gets to be participant and spectator at the same time. No need to scrap your own ride to watch some of the fastest racers in North America.  Be prepared for a challenging weekend of riding over thousands of feet of climbing, with unforgettable views and twisting descents. Our hard-working staff and volunteers ensure you have a fantastic time, fueling you up with rest stops in locations with local flavor. Come ride with us and prove you’re tough enough for de Hood!

“What a challenge! It was a thrill to be on the same course as the racers.”

“The toughest and most beautiful ride I have ever done.
The adrenaline high lasted 2 days after !”

“Longest descents and most sustained ascents ever.”

“Multiple false summits per hill. Punished your head.”

The Tour de Hood is a unique riding experience brought to you by Orange Cat Events and the Mt. Hood Cycling Classic.