Cycle Oregon announced Tuesday that 2023 would be the last year for its weeklong "classic" ride.

PORTLAND, OREGON - July 16, 2011 - More than 1800 cyclists chose one of three East Valley routes between Salem and Silverton on the first day of Cycle Oregon Weekend 2011. Doug Beghtel/ The Oregonian Rattlesnake Grade to Rattlesnake Summit was a climb to bite a rider in the saddle. Cycle Oregon tackled the route when riders traveled from Enterprise, Oregon to Clarkston, Washington. Big hill. Big Scenery. Big pain in the leg. Torsten Kjellstrand/The Oregonian Ellie Scelza, 3, rides a tricycle in her Ashland driveway as Cycle Oregon participants...