Place: La Grande, Oregon
Length: 11 miles
A very brutal 11 mile effort that is offset by natural beauty. Foothill road follows the Oregon Trail south of La Grande between the mountains and Ladd Marsh. The brutality comes from the merciless winds that slow down the rider going out (south wind) or coming back (north wind). The slight undulations of the road cause undue pain. This venue is the traditional time trial of La Grande.
Start Marker: Foothill Rd at stop sign at bottom of 20th street (below the cemetery)
Turnaround: Blue JCT sign just before freeway overpass
Stop: Right turn warning sign near starting line