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6 Days • 5 Scenic Byways • 450 Miles • 27,000'+ • $2,395.00

Lush ancient forests, water falls, covered bridges, lava fields, thundering rivers, sparkling lakes, snowcapped volcanic peaks, secret hot springs - the Oregon Cascades has it all!

On this Oregon cycling vacation we'll ride along quiet forest roads on the Cascades Scenic Byway, the Aufderheide Scenic Byway, the incredible McKenzie Pass Scenic Byway, through Bend, Oregon to the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway, the Rogue Upmqua Scenic Byway, and around world famous Crater Lake, the only National Park in Oregon. They're called Scenic Byways for a reason - they encompass all the Oregon beauty a road can possibly contain!

Day	Weekday	Ride Day	Route	Elevation Gain	Miles
8/11	Sunday	...	Meet in Eugene at 8:00am	---	---
		1	Cascades Scenic Byway	5,142'	64
12	Monday	2	Aufderheide Scenic Byway	3,444'	65
13	Tuesday	3	McKenzie Pass Scenic Byway	5,700'	45-78
14	Wednesday	4	Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway	4,505'	75
15	Thursday	5	Crater Lake National Park	3,910'	35-70
16	Friday	6	Rogue Umpqua Scenic Byway	4,229'	98
...		...	Return Shuttle to Eugene	---	---
...	.	...	Total	26,930'	450

Cycling Oregon Days 1-4

Cycling Oregon Days 5-6

Sunday - Meet in Eugene, Oregon

The Tour meets Sunday morning 8:00am at the Holiday Inn Express in Eugene, Oregon. Riders should be ready to ride Sunday morning. At an early orientation we'll provide an overview for the week, hand out route slips, and answer any questions you have. A short shuttle takes us to the start of the ride in Cottage Grove, Oregon.

Oregon Cycling Tour Day 1 - Cascades Scenic Byway

On day one we bike from Cottage Grove Oregon along the Cascades mountains to the town of Oakridge, Oregon. The Cascade range is full of quiet one-lane Scenic Byways that wind through the mountains. Many of the roads we will be cycling, like this one, have little or no traffic at all. There will be some steep climbs reaching 10% in spots before we are rewarded with a long downhill into Oakridge.

64 miles / 5,142 ft. elevation gain

Oregon Cycling Tour Day 2 - Aufderheide Scenic Byway

Day two finds us cycling on the Cascades Scenic Byway again, on a section known as the Aufderheide Memorial Drive. There are not too many places you can bike such a quiet scenic byway through this kind of old growth forest. We'll cycle through a grove of Redwood Trees, bike along a crystal blue lake, ride pass hot springs, and finally bike through a covered bridge on our way to the McKenzie Riverside Cottages, a collection of beautiful cabins along the banks of the Mckenzie river in Oregon.

65 miles / 3,444 ft. elevation gain

Oregon Cycling Tour Day 3: McKenzie Pass Scenic Byway to Bend

On day three of the tour we bicycle the spectacular McKenzie Pass Scenic Byway. It starts with a gradual 30 mile climb to the top of the pass where you'll be treated to views of volcanic lava flows and snow-capped mountains. After lunch at the top, enjoy a fast 7 mile descent down to the town of Sisters, Oregon. From here you have the option of shuttling to our hotel, the Old St. Francis Inn, or riding an additional 30 miles to Bend, Oregon. Dinner is on your own tonight, with Old town Bend and dozens of restaurants in walking distance.

46-78 miles / 4,240-5740 ft. elevation gain

Oregon Cycling Tour Day 4: Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway

Today finds us cycling the entire Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway on our way to Crater Lake. The day starts with a classic local bike ride, leaving Bend and cycling up to Mount Bachelor. We then wind our way through the forest around numerous lakes with stunning mountain views. At the end of the ride, it's a short shuttle to our hotel for the next two nights, the world famous Crater Lake Lodge, a beautiful National Park Lodge overlooking the rim of Crater lake. Expect succulent dining and cocktails around a large roaring fireplace in the great hall. And rocking chairs on the balcony overlooking the lake.

76 miles / 4,505 ft. elevation gain

Oregon Cycling Tour Day 5 - Crater Lake National Park!

Today we bike around Crater Lake! Ranked as one of the top one-day rides in the country, the volcanic formed lake is visible for most of the ride as we circle its' steep crater rim, ending back were we started for a second night at Crater Lake Lodge. Don't forget your camera because you'll want to take lots of pictures. If you have the energy, you may want to bike around it twice for almost 8,000' in elevation gain.

35-70 miles / 3,910 or 7,820 ft. elevation gain

Oregon Cycling Tour Day 6 - Rogue Umpqua Scenic Byway

Our final day we cycle the Rogue Umpqua Scenic Byway from Crater Lake to Cottage Grove, completing our Loop of the Cascade mountain range. This quiet Byway is famous for it's numerous waterfalls, rivers and hot springs. But get ready, because the ride begins with a 40 mile downhill! Then one last climb on a quiet forest road before we descend again into Cottage Grove, Oregon.

98 miles / 4,229 ft. elevation gain

Return Shuttle to Portland, Oregon

The Cascade Mountains region is a land of contrasts. You'll ride through dense forest giving way to volcanic lava flows and blue shimmering lakes. Along the way we'll bike through covered bridges, take a dip in the local hot springs, visit a volcanic park, stay in beautiful resorts, dine at fine restaurants next to enchanting rivers, and cycle around world famous Crater Lake. What more can you ask from a bike ride?

After the bike ride today we shuttle back to Eugene where we say our goodbyes. Riders may choose to stay overnight or take a shuttle back to Portland Friday evening.

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