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.
Stephens Canyon Ride – WA
This is a longish bike ride, covering almost 100 miles in Washigton near Trout Lake, Glenwood and Klickitat, with a moderate amount of uphill and downhill. It's a great choice for the early to middle part of the season. The grades are not steep and there's only two big climbs which are rewarded by some... Continue Reading →
Route : Bybee Kelly Point North Portland
The simple NE / N Portland flat route, escapes the city without burning you out. Perfect 23mile rip.
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.
Circumnavigate Mount Hood 2021
A revisit to a regular stomping grounds, this is the 2021 version of Circumnavigate mt.Hood via Vista Ridge. Basic stats: 86miles and a gain of 9000ft
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.
Marmot Roadie 35,50 and 70mile – The Three Loops Adventure on the South East of Mount Hood
The SW foothills of Mt.Hood are primed with good roads, ton's of options, sick views and lower traffic. Three Milage Options - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48073789Several services and stop points on the map.35,55 and 70mile options.This area is not flat! Marmot, Shipley, Kitzmiller, Pugh and Wildcat are some of the names that pop up when you mention superb... Continue Reading →
Circumnavigate Mt.Hood 2020
I have been riding the mountain and close by roads for going on years now. My first time circumnavigating mt.Hood, Oregon was 2012 for an original route written by Velodirt. Since then I have really enjoyed exploring the area and variations on the roads. This summer I didn't have too many miles on my legs... Continue Reading →
Coolvid19
Best ridden in the morning for the quite and the sunrise. I put together this pdx city route together as a flowy interesting diversion to the insanity of the vid . It's not super long, has some good hills to keep your fitness up, wicked views and ends mellow, so you can side into your... Continue Reading →