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Rides in Corvallis, OR on 7/21 or 7/22? (3 posts)
|  Rides in Corvallis, OR on 7/21 or 7/22? | MTBmoose
Jul 16, 2003 7:27 AM | | I'll be in Corvallis, OR on business early next week and would like to check out the local trails. Any locals out there have some suggestions? Is it worth dragging the bike along with me?
Thanks!
mtbmoose
Spokane, WA |
| You could check out the Oakridge Summer Ride Fest.... | OldSchool
Jul 16, 2003 12:09 PM | | if you come the weekend before. This are isn't too far from Corvallis, and you'll be riding some of the best trails in Oregon. Oakridge is near where the Cascade Cream Puff 100 mile race is held.
Page shiggy for further info. I've also attached a description.
Another option is MacDonold's Forest. I've never riden there, but hear it's a great ride.
http://content.mtbr.com/pscTrails/United,States,Trails/Oregon/M-Trail,-,MacDonald,Forest,,(Corvallis)/PRD_169782_4571crx.aspx#reviews
Good luck,
Tim
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We are only 1 week away from The Summer Ride Fest, happening on July 18-20th
2003.
Sponsored by Paul's Bicycle Way Of Life, The Disciples Of Dirt mountain bike
club, Web Cyclery.com, Dirt Rag and Clif Bar.
Pre-registration is now closed, if you haven't put your registration in the
mail by today (7/10) please wait and bring it to the Trail Head Coffee House
Friday night or Saturday morning.
Don't forget we have expanded the event to include a ride on Friday that can
be done by an intermediate rider with an option to go big if you want. It
will include one or both of the Larison trail loops for either a 21 or 36
mile ride. The ride will leave Green Waters park just East of Oakridge about
1 mile at 11:00am. You must sign a release before the start of the ride.
The trails are in great shape right now and only getting better.
I plan on having the burrito's from Rosalina's there about 6:00pm, you can
get food in Oakridge at the Trailhead Coffee House before that. I also have
a few raffle items thanks to Dirt Rag, Web Cyclery and Paul's Bike Shop to
hand out Saturday night so plan on being at the outpost around 7:00 if your
not camping there. Don't forget camping is included at the McGillicudy's
outpost in your entry fee. Paul's Bike shop will be there helping out with
mechanicals, they will also have some basic things like tubes, tires,
chains, wheels, etc... just in case.
For event registration and packet pick-up, maps and name tags, you need to
come to The Trailhead Coffee house Friday night between 6:00pm and 9:00pm.
They will have a couple good choices for dinner and Wild Duck Brew on tap.
We will be there again for breakfast and to catch the late comers for
registration at 6:00am to 8:30am. The cut-off for the Westfir Ultra ride
registration is 7:00am Saturday morning or 50 riders which ever comes first.
Thanks to Clif Bar we will have Clif Bars and Shots available to all riders
about 1/3-1/2 way through the rides depending on which ride you do. There
will also be Banana's, muffins and water.
Directions to Trailhead Coffee house: About 45 minutes from I-5 up Hwy58,
take 58 into Oakridge, across the street from Best Western you will see the
Trailhead Coffee House.
Directions to McGillicudy's: About 45 minutes from I-5 up Hwy58, take 58
towards Oakridge, approx 30-32 miles you will come to the ranger station on
the south, just past that turn onto LaDuke Road. Take Laduke Road for 2
miles to McGillicudy's Outpost on the right, if you hit the gravel road you
just missed it.
Directions to Westfir and the Red Covered Bridge: About 45 minutes from I-5
up Hwy58, take 58 towards Oakridge, approx 30-32 miles you will come to the
ranger station. Just before that about 100 feet is the turn into Westfir on
the left. Take this turn, follow road across river and giant green steel
bridge and turn left. Follow road into Westfir, and park in parking lot
across street from Red Covered Bridge.
I was hoping to get a jam session going so bring a guitar, harmonica,
trumpet, etc... and let's get the is party rolling.
Time To Ride,
Richard
****Flyer****
The Summer Ride Fest: Time to Ride
July 18th-20th, 2003
Oakridge, Oregon
This is your chance to get together with friends from all over the northwest
and beyond. Enjoy some of the most awesome singletrack you will ever ride
while being guided and supported. We have put together a collection of
awesome rides for the weekend to meet everyone's abilities. Then on Saturday
night sit back
and relax with your fellow riders and enjoy the local entertainment and
food.
Saturday Rides: The Ultra, Recreation and Elementary
The Ultra Westfir Chapter, 60-mile epic adventure, 40+ miles of singletrack
trail, Elev 3500' gain & 7500' loss.
Alpine Classic, 35-mile quest of Saddle Blanket & Alpine trails, home to
CCP100, Elev 2500' gain & 5500' loss.
The Alpine Jedi Ride, an 18-mile ride to the Sourgrass Mt. and through the
Jedi and then down Alpine Trail.
Afternoon Kids Ride, a fun out and back on fun wide trail along Salmon Creek
(after the Alpine Classic finishes)
Sunday Rides:
Hone up on your technical skills and get ready for a fun adventure down the
Bunchgrass trail, with a combination of fast singletrack, un-rideable
switchbacks and cliff side singletrack where you loose 100' in elevation in
100' of trail, this is a true test of ones skills. 20 miles of excellent
riding from Bunchgrass Mt. down to Oakridge with an elevation gain of 2500'
and loss of 6000'. This ride is only open to the intermediate rider and
above.
For the tame at heart, join the group going out for a casual group ride on
Flat Creek and Aubery Mt. trails, while this ride has a couple short steep
climbs you will be rewarded with some great singletrack and most excellent
views.
Friday Night
Registration and dinner party at The Trailhead Coffeehouse in Oakridge,
6:00-9:00pm. Located at 47434 Hwy 58, directly across from the Best Western.
Saturday Morning:
Registration; breakfast and Coffee at Trailhead Coffeehouse, 6:30-8:30am.
Directions Ride start and location; We will meet at the Red Covered Bridge
in Westfir, approx. 4 miles from staging/camping area. From here we will
have to carpool to the ride start area, we are planning to have some
transportation but you may need to drive. We will supply a ride back the
cars when done.
The Ultra Westfir Chapter 8:30am, Alpine Classic 9:00am, Alpine Jedi 9:30am.
Kids ride at start at 3:00pm from Staging/camping area.
After the ride join us for dinner, on us of course, the Riders Ball, a fun
raffle and tell your stories of the days fun and past adventures. Dinner
starts 4:30pm, you can get food in Oakridge beforehand.
Sunday
Staging for both rides will be located at Ray's grocery, located on hwy 58
at the east end of town. Both rides start at 10:00am.
Camping
Camping and showers are free at the staging area about 10 minutes from
Oakridge.
Directions
From I-5 take hwy 58 East for approx. 35 miles and turn south on LaDuke
Road. Follow LaDuke Road approximately 3 miles to McGillicudy's Outpost on
the right. From East of Oakridge take hwy 58 approx. 4 miles west of
Oakridge and turn on LaDuke Road and head for McGillicudy's Outpost.
Approximate travel from Eugene, 45 minutes.
Ride information:
All trails will be minimally marked with ribbon, there will be maps
available. All riders should be able to find a suitable pace between lead
and sweep guides. Weather can vary this time of year from hot and dry to
cold and rainy, BE PREPARED. There will be water available for all rides and
snacks for The Ultra riders about half way through the ride. There are few
bail-out options so be prepared to go the distance without the support if
needed.
For more information contact ridefest@hotmail.com or visit
www.bicycleway.com. |
| re: Rides in Corvallis, OR on 7/21 or 7/22? | Jester-Rider
Jul 16, 2003 8:11 PM | | If you can't get in for Ridefest - check out Cyclotopia Bike Shop in Corvallis. There is a Tuesday night ride up to Mac Forest. It is a briskly-paced ride of about 20-30 miles with some steeps along the way. I think it leaves at 5PM or 6PM - give them a call - they'll hook you up with details.
Cyclotopia
240 Sw Washington Av CORVALLIS, OR
(541) 757-9694 |
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