With more than 500 miles of singletrack available for your riding pleasure, Oakridge really is the “Mountain Bike Capitol of the Northwest”. Move this place to the very top of your tick list, and get on this tour today!
Oakridge embodies all of the best qualities of Northwest riding, from delightfully undulating river trails, epic descents over buttery berms and enough rocky-rooty sections to keep you on your toes, challenging climbs that reward you with unforgettable views, to old growth forests, alpine lakes, and waterfalls iconic to the Cascades. We've hand selected the best rides in Oakridge to maximize this tour's fun factor, and show you the time of your life! You won't soon forget the charming little town of Oakridge, nestled in the heart of the Oregon Cascades, or the truly world-class trail network that surrounds it. We can guarantee that you'll leave with a smile on your face, wanting more!
Day 1: Prepping for the days ahead, we'll warm up today on an out-and-back river trail that truly has a little bit of everything.15 miles.
Day 2: Today's ride starts high in the Cascades, where we'll ride around an alpine lake before tackling yet another Oregon river trail. Since there is no shortage of places to stop and take a break and dip your toes in the river, you'll have plenty of time to gawk at amazing scenery along the way.27 miles.
Day 3: Don't let the word 'shuttle' fool you. Today's double shuttle ride starts with a steep climb for nearly two miles to reach the trailhead, followed by another ½ mile ascent before the trail plateaus into a beautiful meadow.20 miles.
Day 4: :We'll kick off today's ride with an out-and-back for no other reason than to take in the incredible panorama displaying your week's riding.17 miles.
Day 5: The term 'area classic' doesn't even begin to describe the popularity of today's trail—and believe us, it deserves the good reputation it has among mountain bike enthusiasts! It's hard not to love this ride, and in some ways, we've saved the best for last.15 miles.
- 5 Full Riding Days, 4 Nights Lodging
- Epic dense-forest singletrack in Oakridge, Oregon – “the mountain biking capitol of the Northwest”
- This tour is for intermediate to advanced riders with above average fitness and decent technical riding skills
- Base Camp: B&B in Westfir or a lush riverside campground
- Cost: $1695 – Lodging-based $1095 – Camping-based
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This trip will return in 2013!
