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.
Route: Eight Dalles (65)
Out here you can get lost in yourself, quiet roads, crunch gravel and expansive views. This route in the Dalles Oregon delivers on all.
Route: Sherars Bridge 50
A shorter beautiful road loop around the Tygh Valley and Maupin area
Route: Appleton 53
Multi-surface ride has a good amount of climbing and explores some great areas of WA close to Coyote Wall in the Oregon gorge.
Route: Columbia County Sesh
Mainly a road ride, this one has been in my good books for a long time. A solid 80 miler starting near Scappoose Oregon, with challenging climbs and twisty descents, comes in with a sweet downhill finish.
Route: Chenoweth Upness
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 →
Ride this: Parrett Mountain
Escape the city and ride through a variety of landscapes not too far away. Route to Parrett Mountain.
Ride This! Panther Creek, Gifford Pinchot
Amazing gravel ramble into the lower Gifford Pinchot around the Panther Creek area.
12 Great Portland Road Rides
With a diversity of terrain, Portland is well suited to cycling. Here's a collection of classic Portland cycling routes organized by different areas of the city and mileage.
Ride This! Bull Run – Classic Portland Route
One of the tried and true classics of the Portland area - "Bull Run". This route is East of Portland and offers a super 60mile road ride.