For a race touted for their on-course entertainment there was very little. 3 or 4 live garage bands and a handful of DJs don't cut it, but that is the only negative thing I can come up with about the race.

The expo is a breeze and very well done, but hold onto your wallet! Race morning is efficient, easy to navigate and the lines move along really well.

The course is the highlight of this race for sure. Touring some of the great neighborhoods of Portland it's nice to see a race venture over to the East side. A few hills, some areas where you can really fly and a fun, varied terrain course makes this one a must-do.