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COOL ROUTE: Back Country Adventure

Length: 52 miles Direction: Counter Clockwise Elevation Gain: 3588 ft Highest Point: 1634 ft The best tip for this ride is to be prepared for the breathtaking scenery. So close to other magnificent...

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COOL ROUTE: Portlandia Tour

Started in: Portland, OR, US Distance: 24.0 mi Elevation: + 767 / – 768 ft Here’s a terrific fun little tour around the greater Portland area that will get you familiar with PDX and hit some of the...

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COOL ROUTE: Old Dalles

48 miles Moderate difficulty Best from Spring to Fall Terrain: Dirt road, double track, gravel road Starting in Hood River, this route does a big figure eight through the Columbia River Gorge Scenic...

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COOL ROUTE: Hart-Sheldon Hot Springs

241 miles Extremely difficult Best in spring or early fall Attributes: Dirt Road, Gravel Road, Mountain Views, Paved Road/Trail, River Views Here’s an extreme adventure to strive for, but you must be...

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COOL ROUTE: Covered Bridges

This is an awesome scenic bikeway! Here’s a fact not many people know: Lane County has more remaining covered bridges than any county west of the Mississippi River. So what could be better than a ride...

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COOL ROUTE: Molalla Tour

16 miles Moderate difficulty The Little Molalla tour offers beginners a chance to enjoy both small-town Oregon and rural scenery on quiet secondary roads. On the outskirts of town the route takes...

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COOL ROUTE: Border Crossing

Length: 34 Miles Direction: Clockwise Elevation Gain: 1231 ft Highest Point: 287 ft This 34 mile ride crosses the mighty Columbia River twice as you travel into Washington State to Vancouver and home...

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COOL ROUTE: Boring? Hardly!

Length: 75 Miles Direction: Counter Clockwise Elevation Gain: 5767 ft Highest Point: 1845 ft From Rubber to the Road: “In my experience, no matter where I ride in the area, it has been impossible to...

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COOL ROUTE: Bridge of the Gods

Length: 89 Miles Direction: Clockwise Elevation Gain: 4400 ft Highest Point: 863 ft The original Bridge of the Gods was created during the eighteenth century by the Bonneville Slide, a major landslide...

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COOL ROUTE: Dalles Riverfront Trail

10 miles Mild difficulty Attributes: Paved Road/Trail, River Views, Wildlife Views This cool cruise isn’t difficult and features both paved road and paved trail for a great ride. Start at Salmon...

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Cool Route: Swimming & Trolley Trail

We love this route for the mostly off-road paths. You can stay on the I-205 bike path most of the way unless it’s under construction, as it was when we rode this route last. VIEW THE FULL ROUTE HERE...

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Sherar’s Falls Loop

Length: 26 challenging-but-rewarding miles This 26 mile ride is challenging, but so worth it. The climbs are extended and the Deschutes river views are vast. You’ll cruise through quaint downtown...

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Cool Route: Ultimate PDX Tour

Check out this Ultimate PDX Tour – the best of Portland all in one ride! Fall in love with the city all over again, or take visitors for a ride. You’re going to love this easy cruise from start to...

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Cool Routes: Pete’s Mountain

We love this ride for the ferry, municipal elevator, Pete’s Mountain Road and Wisteria! So amazing. CLICK HERE for the full view >>

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Cool Route: Heights of Portland

Take a spin to the highest points in Portland on this very cool ride. VIEW THE FULL ROUTE >>

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Cool Route: Tilikum Crossing

The holidays are coming! If you’ve got relatives in town, this is a perfect ride for those who are not used to riding on busy city streets. This ride really packs a punch, city views, river views and...

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Cool Route: Rood Bridge

This is a nice shorty spin for people new to road riding. You could easily repeat the loop, combine it with some time at Rood Bridge Park’s many trails and features or simply add some additional roads...

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Cool Route: Forested Saltzman and St. Johns

We love this route for so very many reasons! The climb up Saltzman Road through Forest Park is both serene and challenging, but not TOO challenging. It’s a steady climb up, never too steep. In fact, it...

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Cool Route: Fanno Creek Greenway

Like riding on paved off road trails? You’ll love the Fanno Creek Greenway in the Tigard area! This wide, smooth trail takes you on a quiet wildlife journey through the areas of Tigard and Garden Home...

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A Women’s Event by Cycle Oregon

We are so excited about the brand new Joy Ride on June 11, a women’s event by the ride experts at Cycle Oregon. Cycle Oregon is known for well organized rides that take people on magical journeys along...

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