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Portland's Worst Day of the Year Ride has been completely cancelled due to the snow. Ride organizers cited safety concerns as the reason for cancellation.

(Randy L. Rasmussen/The Oregonian)

It's official: The Worst Day of the Year Ride has been canceled because of bad weather.

The annual city-wide cycling event had two routes scheduled through East Portland, Downtown, Beaverton and the West Hills. Event organizers cancelled the longer challenge route Thursday afternoon, but kept hopes alive for the shorter urban route.

Today they announced that both routes, and the entire event, are cancelled.

"Alas, Mother Nature wins this round," said promoter Tonya Oyala in a press release. "Your safety and the safety of our support staff is our number one concern, and conditions have dictated that it would be nearly impossible to guarantee the well being of everyone during this event."

All registration and purchases will be credited to next year's event.

--Jamie Hale