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 →
Ride This! Winter Creek 2019
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.
Ride This: Winter Creek
It's that time. Too chilly or dicey to get caught in 35 degree rain on a 60 or 80mile jaunt. You want to get a workout but also soak up great scenery away from your regular your road bike route in wet, spray and sorta dirty conditions. Essentially you'reย looking for that short winterish ride.Enter Winter... Continue Reading →
Winter Creek
It's that time. Too chilly or dicey to get caught in 35 degree rain on a 60 or 80mile jaunt. You want to get a workout but also soak up great scenery away from your regular your road bike route in wet, spray and sorta dirty conditions. Essentially you'reย looking for that short winterish ride.Enter Winter... Continue Reading →
Timberline Bike Park. Still battling tape even after approval, years ago :(
I recently saw this letter and decided to share, do what you must:- Steve Kruse is the GM of Timberline.ย As cycling advocates you will be interested to read on: As most of you are aware, the Timberline Bike Park proposal was approved in 2012 following 2 years of environmental studies, resulting in a comprehensive Environmental... Continue Reading →
Little Switzerland Loop
This was my first post when I started this site 4.5 years ago, so I apologize for the pictures. I dug it up and brushed it off. To this day a quality route, that starts and ends in Sandy Oregon. It's simple, but goes down some fun country roads with great views plus testing climbs.... Continue Reading →
Barlow Sandy Ride
Aย great mountain area 35mile ride with spectacularย views of mt.hood andย superbย rollingย countryside. ย A couple of short climbs, one at the beginning and one mid way. Stats: 35miles , 2500ft, Water stop at mile 16. Car free for 60%. Starting at the Ant Farm in Sandy Oregon, the Ant Farm brews a great coffeeย to start your ride. The... Continue Reading →