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The Rowena Loops near Mosier, OR offer a beautiful 67-mile ride with scenic views. Starting in Hood River, the multi-use path leads to Mosier. The Dry Creek climb and Rowena viewpoint are highlights. The route includes an optional 13-mile Cherry Loop and returns via Rowena Loops. Food and drink options are available in The Dalles.
Out here you can get lost in yourself, quiet roads, crunch gravel and expansive views. This route in the Dalles Oregon delivers on all.
Multi-surface ride has a good amount of climbing and explores some great areas of WA close to Coyote Wall in the Oregon gorge.
This is a good one, maybe even a great one in fall. This route has a lot of great views of the Columbia gorge, Plateau views of Mosier and high mountain views over the valleys of The Dalles. The roads are well paved and wide gravel roads making for an uplifting vibe for a short... Continue Reading →
Winter Creek 2019 route is a 95% car free route through mild gravel and small roads in the Mount Hood area. Splendid view of the mountain top from Trillium lake and flowy woodsy trail on the return.
Amazing gravel ramble into the lower Gifford Pinchot around the Panther Creek area.
Winthrop, Washington is pretty far from Portland Oregon. Located at the base of the North Cascades it's a proper six hour car drive, but well worth it. There is a massive outdoor culture up there with biking, hiking and more outdoor stuff than you can shake a stick at. We headed up there to scope... Continue Reading →
Like I said, its all good until it's not. Then you are really in trouble. Don't be that person. Here are bike exploring and gravel riding tips and recommendations before it all goes a bit Pete Tong. (google it) Early on I made mistakes, let's just say a lot of mistakes. As I became more... Continue Reading →
Exploring in the winter months is a double edged sword. On one hand the gravel roads and trails are less dusty, less jarring and you don't get baked from heat so there is less emphasis on water management. But, often you are riding in relatively cold temperatures (36-40 degrees) with raises in elevation, causing dropping... Continue Reading →
Part of my route dev series, a pre cursor to epic rides. A second dip into the same lower foothills / inner area of the Gifford Pincot close to Carson WA. This time refining a few roads and trying some different approaches to the climbs and connecting roads. 55Miles, 5,000ft Gravel Bike or Hardtail Mtb... Continue Reading →
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