2025 Rally Ride Guide

There are a million little details that make every Cycle Oregon event unique – they are all covered here in the Ride Guide. It is a great investment of your time to go over these details. Even if you are a veteran of Cycle Oregon events, peruse the guide as a reminder of the things you’ll need to make your journey a great one.

Here’s an index of what is included: 
1. Getting There and Back (ship your bike, bike assembly + packing) 
2. Arrival and Rider Check In (check in hours, late arrivals)
3. Food, Drink, and Entertainment
4. In-Camp Services (showers, rider services, gift shop, medical, CPAP, massage, yoga, bike repair, baggage)
5. Course Support
6. Rules of the Ride
7. Emergency Information
8. Electronic Charging
9. Community Information
10. Route Information, Maps, and GPS files

General Reminders

• Parking and campsites will be available beginning Sunday, September 7 at 11 a.m. at Lion’s Club Park in Prospect. Please note that if you arrive before this time, that we will not have any food available for riders yet, so be prepared to find food in town. 
• If you want a non-rider to accompany you by vehicle, they must register as an official Rider Guest (this does not include meals. Meals bands must also be purchased if your guest plans to dine with us). Please sign up for this service by August 28.  
• For assistance in adding products such as a parking, Tent + Porter, or a Rider Guest Pass, please visit this link and make sure to set “Rider Registration” to 0 before making your purchase. Registration closes on Thursday, August 28.
• Connectivity—We will be riding through rural Oregon and may not always have cell service on route or in camp. None of our overnight sites have wifi, although you may find some internet if you pop into a cafe or restaurant for a local bite to eat. 
  

  We are also extremely limited by access to electricity at our overnight sites. We are offering electronics charging punchcards for your phones, Garmins, bike lights, and other small electronics, but space is limited. See Rider Services to buy a punchcard on site.

  All of this is to say, please come to the ride with a communication plan in place with folks back home and any routes or other information already downloaded. Bring your favorite offline activity and enjoy a week living like the “good ol’ days”, which weren’t actually that long ago.

Schedule Overview

A note about the Day 3 route / Crater Lake Rim Drive:

Part of East Rim Drive is closed for construction. The roadwork is part of a 5-year, $56m effort to stabilize and repair 19 miles of the East Rim Drive, which was built in the 1930’s. Funding for the project comes from the Great American Outdoors Act, passed by Congress in 2020 to address infrastructure needs on public lands.

This impacts all traffic and visitors to the park during the week. Construction is behind schedule and our route reflects the longest distance permissible by the National Park Service for the day of our event. We are adding the climb to the Cloudcap Viewpoint, the highest paved road in Oregon, offering spectacular panoramic lake views. The distance removed from the circumnavigation of the lake due to road construction is a short section of road at the “end” of the loop and away from the rim with no views of Crater Lake itself. 

*Exact mileage and elevation gain subject to change

Day	Date	Start	End	Miles	El. Gain
0	Sunday, September 7	Prospect		Check-in Day
1	Monday, September 8	Layover in Prospect		Short: 24 (Out and Back) Main: 40 (Loop) Long: 59 (Loop) Gravel: 52.2 (Loop)	Short: 1,629′ Main: 2,778′ Long: 4550′ Gravel: 3,860′
2	Tuesday, September 9	Prospect	Diamond Lake	Main: 38 Gravel: 46	Main: 3,226′ Gravel: 4,037′
3	Wednesday, September 10	Layover Day in Diamond Lake		Short: 28.6 (Out & Back) Main: 51.5 (Out & Back) Long: 64 (Out & Back)	Short: 2,650′ Main: 5,300′ Long: 6,700′
4	Thursday, September 11	Layover Day in Diamond Lake		Main: 34 (Lollipop) Long: 58 (Out and Back) Gravel: 68 (Lollipop)	Main: 1,950′ Long: 4,137′ Gravel: 5,200′
5	Friday, September 12	Diamond Lake	Prospect	Main: 38  Long: 55	Main: 700′ Long: 2,900′

Preparing for the Ride

Get Your Body Ready – Just the basics here, but people often forget the basics!

Get Your Bike Ready – Get fitted, tune up, and think about your tire selection.

Pack for the Ride – You only get one bag, so make it count! We’ve made it easy with a printable packing list.

1. Getting There and Back 

Driving Directions to Prospect

Long-term parking is about 1.5 miles from the Lion’s Club Park, our overnight site. Please proceed directly to parking when you arrive, prior to checking into the event. Porters will move your bags from long-term parking to the site; you will be able to ride your bike there. 

Please note there is no address for the Lion’s Club Park in Prospect but this will get you close: 125 1st St, Prospect, OR 97536, or use the coordinates 42°45’15.8″N 122°29’10.5″W.

Special Note: On 1st street in Prospect, please do not go over 8 MPH on this road – it is dusty and will upset the neighbors. Thank you. 

If you enjoy written directions, they are provided below:  

From I-5 South:   

• Take Exit 98.  Then turn left toward Canyonville/Days Creek 
• Turn right onto Main St  
• Turn left onto SE 3rd St (sign to Days Creek, Tiller and Milo Academy)
• Follow Douglas Co Hwy 1, Tiller Trail Hwy and OR-62 E to 1st St. in Prospect  
• Upon entering Prospect, follow the signs to long-term parking. The park will be on your left.   

From I-5 North:   

• Take Exit 30 for OR-62 E toward OR-238 W/N Medford/Crater Lake  
• Turn right onto OR-62 E, and follow the sign toward Eagle Point and Crater Lake 
• Upon entering Prospect, turn right onto 1st St. Follow signs to long-term parking. The park will be on your left.

From Portland via Oakridge:

• From Downtown Portland, take I-5 south through Salem to Eugene
• A few miles south of Eugene, take Exit 188 to Hwy-58 with the sign to Oakridge & Klamath Falls.
• Continue on Hwy 58 for 88 miles and merge onto Hwy 97 south.  Stay in the right lane towards Chemult & Klamath Falls.
• Continue on Hwy 97 South for 17 miles through Chemult and turn right to Hwy-138 with a sign to Diamond Lake, Medford, and Roseburg.
• Continue on Hwy-138 for 18 miles and take a left to Hwy-230 with sign to Medford
• In 24 miles, Hwy-230 becomes Hwy 62 at the Crater Lake junction – continue straight.
• Continue on Hwy-62 for 12 miles and turn left onto Mill Creek Dr with a sign to Prospect
• Follow Mill Creek Dr for 1/2 mile and follow the Cycle Oregon direction signs to Long Term Parking

Parking in Prospect

Cycle Oregon provides week-long parking for riders near the start/finish site. Parking passes are available here for $52 until August 28. They will be emailed out prior to the event — please print your parking pass before arriving on-site. 

When you arrive in Prospect, please park in the parking lot before checking in. Get Google Map Directions to the Parking Lot Here. Security is provided from dusk to dawn. This is a privately owned, gated lot and the gate will be locked from 9pm – 6am on Sunday, September 7th; it will reopen from 6am – 9am on Monday, September 8th and then will remain locked until we return on Friday, September 12th. 

Ship Your Bike

Need to get your bike to Cycle Oregon Rally? Ship it with Bikeflights. Bikeflights built a custom Cycle Oregon Rally Shipping Guide to streamline your event travel. All bookings are monitored by their expert team until delivery. Bikeflights also offers easy-to-pack bike boxes, packing how-to videos and excellent customer support. 

Bike Assembly & Packing – Want a hand getting your bike assembled or boxed? The Trek team of bicycle mechanics will provide free assembly at the start of the event and boxing at the end of Rally for an $80 fee. Contact info@cycleoregon.com to sign up for the packing service. 

2. Arriving and Rider Check In

The rider packet contains a wristband, bike and bag number. Please bring a photo ID to show the volunteers in order to receive your packet. You will not be able to check in for another rider.

Your wristband should not be removed unless you choose to leave the ride. Until you have checked in and are wearing a wristband, you will not be identified as a participant and will not have access to meals, course support, etc. If you leave the ride, it is important that you check in with Rider Services to let them know you are leaving. 

Check-In Hours

• Sunday, September 7 from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Dinner will be the first meal served in camp from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. 
• Monday, September 8 from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m.  

Arriving Late

If you arrive on Monday, you can pick up your rider packet that morning at Rider Services, but please note that you need to be on course by no later than 9 a.m.

No camping will be available at Prospect at the Lions Club Park on Friday, September 12. If you would like to stay in the area that night, consider getting an AirBnB in the area, camping nearby or returning to Diamond Lake to stay the night. 

3. Food, Drink & Entertainment

Meals

Cycle Oregon provides hearty and well-balanced breakfasts and dinners at each overnight site (lunch is not provided). On the course, there are Rest Stops with a variety of prepared and packaged foods and drinks to keep you fueled. We know that riding all those miles requires a lot of calories, and we don’t leave you short on that count. 

We offer options for vegetarians, vegans and gluten free folks, but you must sign up in advance. You will be given a vegetarian and/or gluten free bracelet to wear throughout the event.  

Meal Times:

• Breakfast: 5:30 a.m. (volunteers only) // 6-8:30 a.m. 
• Dinner: 5-8 p.m. 

Here is our menu for the event: 

Sun.	Mon.	Tues.	Wed.	Thurs.	Fri.
	Fresh Fruit Oatmeal Seasonal Frittata Scrambled Eggs Bacon Tofu Scramble Hashbrowns Baked Goods	Build Your Own Breakfast Taco Fresh Fruit Oatmeal Eggs Sausage Vegan sausage Hashbrowns Baked Goods	Fresh Fruit Oatmeal Pancakes French Toast Sticks Scrambled Eggs Turkey Sausage Vegan Sausage Hashbrowns Baked Goods	Build Your Own Breakfast Sandwich Fresh Fruit Oatmeal Egg Patty Canadian Bacon Vegan Hash Hashbrowns Baked goods	Fresh Fruit Oatmeal Scrambled Eggs Breakfast Protein Vegan Sausage Hashbrowns Baked Goods
Hawaiian: Korean Chicken Kalua Pork Yakisoba with Veggies Tofu Stir Fry Rice Mac Salad Tropical Coleslaw Assorted Desserts	Greek: Chicken Beef/Lamb Falafel Flatbread Greek Salad Hummus Rice Tabouli Tzatziki Assorted Desserts	Pasta Night: Penne Pasta with Marinara Lasagna Meatballs Grilled Chicken Veggie Meatballs Seasonal Veggies Caesar Salad Garlic Bread Assorted Dessert	Northwest Menu: Beef Brisket Salmon with Lemonbutter Caper Sauce Beyond Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes Roasted Sweet Potato Seasonal Veggies Green Salad Assorted Dessert	Tacos or Bowls: Ground Beef/Turkey/Tofu Spanish Rice Vegetarian Black Beans Flour Tortillas/GF Corn Tortilla Jalapeños Shredded cheese Hot sauces Chips & Salsa Assorted dessert	LUNCH: Sliders: Shredded Pork/BBQ Chicken/BBQ Jackfruit 3 bean salad with corn & Peppers Coleslaw Quinoa Salad Green Salad Assorted dessert

Main Stage and Headliner Schedule

Join us each evening at the main stage for some amazing music. There will also be guest speakers each night, important announcements, and information about the next day’s ride. Take a look at Rider Services each day for a full schedule. This year, for our final night in Diamond Lake, we’re bringing back a Cycle Oregon favorite: Karaoke From Hell. Brush up on your favorite tunes, get your karaoke buddies recruited, and let’s make this night one for the ages. 

• 4:15 p.m. – Opening band 
• 5:35 p.m. – Local speaker or entertainment 
• 6:30 p.m. – Short set from headliner band 
• 7:00 p.m. – Nightly announcements and speakers 
• 7:30 p.m. – Headliner band 

SCHEDULE AND PERFORMERS

• Sunday, September 7 – Chance Hayden’s Desert Room All Stars feat. Shaymus Hayden 
• Monday, September 8 – The Brothers Reed and Tim Snider 
• Tuesday, September 9 – Coyote Rider and Outer Orbit
• Wednesday, September 10 – Shane Brown and Sum People
• Thursday, September 11 – Leadbetter Band and Karaoke From Hell

Beer & Wine Garden

Each night’s campsite will feature a Beer & Wine Garden by Pinot Vista with beverages available for purchase. The garden highlights a selection of local craft-brewed ales, cider, non-alcoholic options, and a selection of great wines. The Beer Garden schedule is: 

• Sunday, September 7 – Thursday, September 11 – noon – 10 p.m. 
• Friday, September 12 – 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.   

Coffee

 Nossa Familia coffee joins us with their giant French press, serving up delicious, fresh brewed coffee each morning. Dairy and non-dairy milks will be available. 

4. Camp Services

Showers

Hot showers will be provided at each overnight site. The showers come with dressing rooms, sinks, and even a laundry area to hand-wash clothes. Please remember to bring a towel or two, as we do not provide towels or toiletries. 

Shower hours: 

• Sunday, September 7 – 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.  
• Monday, September 8 – 5-8 a.m. // 2-9 p.m.  
• Tuesday, September 9 – 5-8 a.m. – Prospect // 2-9 p.m. – Diamond Lake
• Wednesday, September 10 – 5-8 a.m. // 2-9 p.m.  
• Thursday, September 11 – 5-8 a.m. // 2-9 p.m.  
• Friday, September 12 – 5-8 a.m. – Diamond Lake // 11-5 p.m. – Prospect

Tent & Porter

This is an additional paid service. A 9′ x 7′ Cycle Oregon tent will be set up for you at each location. You will get a tent number for the week with a corresponding sticker to put on your bag. The tent number and your rider number will be different –  both stickers need to be on your bag.

Leave your bag outside the tent in the morning when you are completely ready to leave. Do not leave items in your tent as we have two sets of tents for different locations. Tents fit one or two people (we will not assign you a tent-mate if you are solo).

Tents are generally set up by 2 p.m. each day, marked with your tent number. Your bag will be waiting outside.

If you are part of a group who are all using Tent + Porter service and you’d like your tents next to each other, please email Info@cycleoregon.com by no later than September 1st so we can do our best to accommodate your request. 

Rider Services

Rider Services is the Cycle Oregon customer service department. You will find the Rider Services trailer in a visible location near the entrance to each overnight campsite. This is the place to ask questions, get help solving a problem, meet friends, leave a note on the message board or locate missing items at lost and found.

Cycle Oregon Gift Shop

The Cycle Oregon Gift Shop is where you’ll shop for Cycle Oregon merchandise including a limited number of this year’s ride jersey, cycling gear, t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, sundries, and much more. You can also buy extra meal tickets and charging punch cards there. Look for the Cycle Oregon Gift Shop as a part of Rider Services. 

Medical Services

A medical tent will be set up at the overnight site. There is no charge for medical services on the course or at the overnight site. We will not transport you to a medical facility unless it is a critical situation. If you require services from a local medical facility, you will be financially responsible. 

E-Bike Charging

If you have signed up for e-bike charging (removeable and non-removeable battery), this service will be offered Sunday – Thursday between 12 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Please drop your battery or bike off at the e-bike charging area near Rider Services with enough time for it to fully charge before pickup time each night. Your devices charge time may be longer that at home due to the demands and the capacity of our off-grid charging facility. We will do our best to have batteries ready for pickup by 8:30 p.m. each night, but please be aware that we may have to charge some batteries overnight. If that occurs, batteries will be ready for pickup by 7 a.m.

Learn more about e-bikes at Rally here: E-bikes at Cycle Oregon – Cycle Oregon

CPAP Service

We will designate a camping area adjacent to the medical tent with electrical hookups for those who use equipment such as a CPAP or sleep machine. The medical crew will carry your CPAP equipment from site to site; the cost for this service is $104 for the week. This does not include the use of a tent – you must provide your own or register for Tent & Porter. You will still be responsible for delivering your gear bag to the baggage truck. We currently have 17 CPAP spots left, so sign up now! If you’ve already registered and are looking to add CPAP, make sure you set rider registration to 0 before adding your purchase.

Massage

The majestic mountains of Oregon seem mighty tall when you’re pedaling up them but knowing that a massage awaits you can make that climb a lot easier. 

From Monday, September 8 through Thursday, September 11, after a long day in the saddle, bring your tired legs down to the massage tent from noon to 10 p.m.  Our therapists use a variety of Swedish, deep-tissue and sports massage styles to keep you riding strong all weekend. Massage relieves muscle pain and tightness by stimulating circulation, helping you recover after extreme exertion and stopping spasms before they stop you from riding. Massages can be tailored to your pressure preferences and to the areas where you need it most. 

Pre-booking is available! To pre-book an appointment, please visit the Cycle Oregon Massage Team’s Web site. Under the ‘About’ tab, you’ll find contact information for the massage therapists available for our Rally Event. Please contact them directly to sign up for a spot. 

Massage rates are $110 for a 50-minute appointment and $165 for an 80-minute appointment. We accept all major cards or cash. A limited number of 30-minute appointments may be available the day of the ride. Come to the massage tent directly to inquire. 

A little hint, when you’re choosing where to pop your tent for the night, you may want to set up away from the massage tent, as our music is loud and lively and we’re open until 10 p.m. 

Yoga

Each day you will have the opportunity to stretch out the muscles that get tight during cycling. These yoga classes will help you stay close to your breath this week. Not only will this help you feel better, but stretching can also help prevent injury. And you’ll meet other great people who like to do nice things for their bodies, too. Mats are provided and it is free for all to join. 

Yoga Schedule:  

• Sunday, September 7 – 4:30 p.m. (Prospect)
• Monday, September 8 – 3:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. (Prospect) 
• Tuesday, September 9 – 3:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. (Diamond Lake) 
• Wednesday, September 10 – 3:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. (Diamond Lake) 
• Thursday, September 11 – 3:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. (Diamond Lake) 
• Friday, September 12 – 1 p.m. (Prospect) 

Bike Repair

The Trek Bicycle PDX  team of bicycle technicians provides mechanical support at the overnight site and on route. Technical support is available for emergency repairs of well-maintained equipment. It is your responsibility to make sure your bicycle arrives ready to ride and in good condition. 

Baggage

Over 60,000 people have made the week trip with one 65-pound bag; you can too! Here are three simple rules for bags: 

1. One bag per person. Everything goes in that bag – tent, clothes, etc. 
2. 65-pound limit. We hand move over 500 bags, twice a day. Please abide. 
3. Do not strap/lash bags together. This may injure baggage volunteers. 

Baggage Pick-Up
Tent City participants must pick up and deliver their own gear from the baggage trucks at each overnight camping area. Tent & Porter participants’ bags will be delivered to their tent in Diamond Lake. 

Porters
Local volunteers are usually available to carry bags from the trucks to the campsite and, again in the morning, from the campsite to the trucks. We encourage you to tip the porters ($2-5 per bag is suggested), as this benefits local community groups.

Baggage Truck Departure
Baggage must be dropped by 8:30 a.m. each morning we move camp and picked up by 8 p.m. that same night. Riders are responsible for getting their bags to and from the baggage trucks by the designated times.

Make Your Bag Easy to Identify
We can’t stress this enough, please mark your gear bag with additional personal identification tags (including a phone number). A distinctive tag, such as fluorescent tape or a colorful ribbon, will also help you locate your bag among the 499 others.

5. Course Support

Cycle Oregon prides itself on providing a fully supported ride. Our goal is to help you finish each day’s ride. To that end, our course is complete with the following services and amenities. 

Course Hours: 

The course opens at 6:30 a.m. each morning and we do a rolling closure as riders move through. Course support services are only available during the course hours. All riders must be on course by no later than 9 a.m. and complete their days ride by 5 p.m. when the course closes.

Our sweep team follows behind the final riders to remove route signs and close the course, but their role is also to keep riders moving forward throughout the day. We ask that riders maintain at least 8-mph average speed to stay ahead of the sweep team. Route options (such as hill climbs and gravel) and layover day routes may have a specific closing time. Friday, the course will officially close at 3:30 p.m. Visit Rider Services at the event to get details about specific course times. 

If you start before the course opens or are still riding after the course closes, there will be no support services available. Riders that are about to be passed by the sweep team will be offered a ride either ahead to a stop or all the way to camp. If you choose not to take the ride, you will be on your own to get back to camp. 

Food and Drink On Course

Rest stops will be available along the route each day to provide water, beverages, nutritious and delicious snacks, restrooms, and bike mechanics. The first Rest Stop will open at 7 a.m. Typically the second rest stop of the day will offer some additional, hearty options to keep you fueled. Rest Stop signs alert riders when one is just a mile ahead (or look for the banana on the route map). 

In addition to the Rest Stops, one or two Water Stops per day will provide water and restrooms (indicated by a water bottle on the route map). Many of our rest stops are in beautiful locations, so take your time and enjoy the setting. 

Rest Stop opening and closing hours vary based on the length of the route and the 8-mph pace. Visit Rider Services at the event to get details about specific Rest Stop times. 

Gear Drop

Each day, typically at the first rest stop, you can drop off a limited amount of clothing to be taken to the evening’s campsite. This service is for small items such as jackets, tights, leggings, gloves, etc. No half-eaten sandwiches, half-stuffed panniers, e-bike batteries, or other oddities will be transported. Gear drop can be picked up near Rider Services, generally between 4 and 5 p.m. 

SAG Vans

There will be multiple SAG vans on the course each day. They are available to transport cyclists as needed due to mechanical problems or medical injuries. They also have extra water, snacks, and sunscreen if needed. If at any time you need assistance, please signal a SAG van with a “thumbs down” signal. If you do get into a SAG van, you may not be transported directly to camp. SAG vans typically wait until they are full to go to camp. 

Bike Mechanics

Trek Bicycle PDX  will have mechanics in camp and on course at Rest Stops. They will make basic repairs in order to get you through the week. Cyclists will incur any charges associated with parts or extensive repairs. 

Medical Service

Adventure Medics provides around-the-clock medical support on the course and in camp. If you require medical attention on the course, you should notify a SAG, ambulance, or staff vehicle with the “thumbs down” signal. 

6. Rules of the Ride

The number one priority of Cycle Oregon is your safety. Therefore, here are a few rules we insist you follow:

 1.  Only bicycles propelled by human power are allowed to participate in a Cycle Oregon sponsored event. 

 2.  Helmets and two water bottles (or equivalent) are required on Cycle Oregon. The use of rear-view mirrors is recommended as a safety measure.

3. By Oregon law, bicyclists are operators of vehicles and must comply with all traffic laws. Cycle Oregon reserves the right to expel any participant who demonstrates a reluctance to ride in a safe and lawful manner.  Riders who violate safety laws in the Oregon motor vehicle code are also subject to citation by law enforcement officials. 

4. The Cycle Oregon course is open for designated hours. Course support vehicles and other support services are available only during course hours. Any cyclist(s) still on the course after the designated closing time will be offered a ride to camp; if you choose not to take it you are on your own to get into camp and no course support services will be available for those who choose to stay out.

5.  SAG support is to be used for mechanical and/or medical reasons only. Excessive use of SAG support (3 or more times) for any other reason may exclude participants from registering for future Cycle Oregon events.

6. The course will be clearly marked. If you leave the official course, you are not part of the ride and will not receive any services or support.

7. We try to direct as much vehicle traffic as possible off the route. Nevertheless, the tour travels on public highways. Therefore, ride no more than two abreast – in Crater Lake you must ALWAYS ride single file. Ride beside a pal only where it is safe to do so, and where you do not block traffic or force other riders to swing far out to pass.

8. Never draft behind a vehicle. Pace lines are prohibited in areas of high vehicle or cyclist traffic and are limited in size to a maximum of seven riders. Be especially careful at railroad tracks, cattle guards, and busy intersections. Course monitors and safety vehicles may be stationed in areas of special concern.

9. Call “ON YOUR LEFT” to alert a rider you intend to pass. The call “CAR BACK” passes the message forward when a vehicle is approaching from behind. Use arm signals to indicate turns. Point out potholes, broken glass and other hazards to those behind you. Signal your intention to stop, and pull off the roadway.

10. Use of headphones while riding on Cycle Oregon is highly discouraged. Safe group riding in an event such as Cycle Oregon depends on communication between cyclists. Headphones interfere with that process and make it difficult for people to hear instructions such as “CAR BACK” and “ON YOUR LEFT.” Headphones also make it difficult to hear approaching cars or trucks, negatively impacting the safety of cyclists and motorists.

11. Cycle Oregon enjoys a reputation for leaving our campsites, lunch spots, rest stops, and course spotless. Please dispose of all trash, recyclables, and compostables in the appropriate places.

12. Cyclists must keep the roadway clear when stopping at an event-designated stop or any other location. Please ensure that bicycles are parked off the road and that cyclists do not congregate on the roadways.

13. Cycle Oregon includes at least one roadside water stop each day, along with assorted drinks at meals and all rest stops. Still, the responsibility for carrying sufficient water and remaining properly hydrated is yours. Make sure you drink extra fluids before, during, and after the ride to reduce the risk of dehydration. While in the saddle, you should consume an average of one liter of fluid for each hour of riding. Drink before you become thirsty. By the time you feel thirsty, you are already slightly dehydrated. Muscle cramping can also be a sign of dehydration. If at any time you run low on water, signal a SAG van with a “thumbs down” and ask for a fill-up. Do not be tempted by roadside rivers and streams, as the water may contain bacteria or parasites.

7. Emergency Information

In extreme emergencies, family members can contact a rider by calling the Oregon State Police at 541-776-6111. Please ask them to send an urgent message to Cycle Oregon officials. Bear in mind that it may take up to 12 hours to locate a rider and relay a message. 

On-Course

If you or someone near you is having an emergency, do not hesitate to dial 911. Often one of our medical team will pick up the call on their radio. 

Extensive Communications

Cycle Oregon has lots of help on the road in case of an emergency. HAM radio operators provide emergency and logistical communication for Cycle Oregon. HAM radio operators ride in most Cycle Oregon vehicles so that event managers, medical services, and staff are in touch at all times. If no one is around to assist in the event of an emergency, call 911. 

Ambulance Service

Adventure Medics provides Advance Life Support ambulances that give around-the-clock medical support on the course and in camp. If you require medical attention on the course, you should notify a SAG van, ambulance or staff vehicle with the “thumbs down” signal. 

In some instances, local EMS / Fire Districts may not have Paramedics on shift to transport someone with a cardiac emergency or major trauma, so LifeFlight may be called. A LifeFlight Annual Membership would cover you and your family for a year in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana. This is not required but may bring you peace of mind.  

Please note: There is no charge for medical services rendered by Adventure Medics on the course or at the overnight site. Adventure Medics will not transport you to a medical facility unless it is a critical situation. If you require transport using Adventure Medics, a local ambulance, or helicopter, you will be financially responsible for any resulting charges. You are also financially responsible for any services provided by local medical facilities.

You can help in an emergency

If you witness an accident on the course, please do the following:

• Do not move the injured rider, especially if you suspect a head or spinal injury.
• Notify a passing ambulance, SAG van or staff vehicle with the “thumbs down” signal. If there is no one around to help, call 911.
• Take care of yourself. Do not step into the path of vehicle traffic.
• Keep the injured person calm.
• Once a Cycle Oregon official is on the scene and you have given a statement, please continue on the ride.
• Be sure to send the helmet with the injured party.  

In-Camp

Medical

Go to the medical tent, as a medic will be on call at all times. If no one is in the tent, use the radio at the medical tent to reach the on-call medic.

Evacuation

PA announcements throughout the campsite will alert the riders to prepare for evacuation. Please go immediately to the Main Stage for instructions.

Severe Weather

Harsh weather may warrant the use of contingency facilities for shelter, if available. Details will be announced from the Main Stage. In the event of lightning, seek low ground and get away from metal.

Cycle Oregon may cancel or reroute an event due to the occurrence of any force majeure event or credible threat thereof, including but not limited to any Act of God, fire, earthquake, acts of civil or military authority, casualty, flood, war, terrorist attack, epidemic, insurrection, civil unrest, strikes or other labor activities or any other similar cause beyond the reasonable control of Cycle Oregon Inc., including environmental conditions that might threaten the health and safety of Event participants, volunteers or staff. I understand and agree that my registration fees and other costs will not be refunded by Cycle Oregon, Inc. if all or any portion of a Cycle Oregon Event is cancelled or rerouted due to a force majeure event. I will release and hold Cycle Oregon Inc. harmless for any costs or damages incurred as result of cancellation or rerouting of a Cycle Oregon Event due to a force majeure event.

8. Electronics Charging

We are offering electronics charging punch cards for your phones, Garmins, bike lights, and other small electronics, but space is limited, due to electricity constraints on-site.

How this service works: 

• Purchase a punch card of your choice. You have the option of a 5-punch card for $50 or a 10-punch card for $100. 
• Bring your punch card and devices to Rider Services. Upon drop off, staff will punch your card accordingly. 
• Staff will give you a bracelet that identifies where your device(s) are being charged. 
• When you come to pick up your device(s), you give the staff your bracelet and they return your items. 

 How charging works for small devices: 

• One small device can be charged for one punch. 
• Small devices include: cell phone, front light, rear light, bike computer, bike Garmin, smart watch, headphones, heart rate monitor, camp light, headlamp, e-reader, vape pen, and hearing aides. 
• You may bring more than one device at a time, and we will punch your card accordingly. 
• You must bring your own cords and adapters (charging blocks). 

 How charging works for large devices (excluding e-bike batteries and CPAP machines): 

• One large device can be charged for two punches. 
• Large devices include: All battery packs, all power banks, laptops. We cannot charge e-bike batteries or CPAP unless you have previously signed up for these services. 
• You must bring your own cords and adapters. 

 Device we do NOT charge via this service: 

• E-bike batteries. 
• Portable Power Stations. 
• CPAP machines. 

 Must know for ALL charging needs: 

• You must bring your own cords and adapters (charging blocks). 
• The charging outlets accept USB-A, USB-C and two prong adapters. 
• Adapters with splitters that can charge multiple devices will be punched accordingly. For example, if you bring 4 devices on a single adapter, your card will get punched four times.
• Adapters with splitters take longer to charge your device.  
• This service will be available from September 7-11, from 12:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.  
• If devices are not retrieved by 8:45 p.m., we will store items, but they will not be charged overnight. You may get them in the morning from Rider Services when they open. 
• Please drop your devices early enough to receive the charge you want.  
• Please ensure your power cords are in good working condition. Cords in poor condition charge slower, and we do not have cords to lend out.  

9. Community Information 

Cycle Oregon would not be as special as it is without the support and flavor of each local community. We are so thankful for this year’s communities for all the effort they’ve put towards making an event of our size come to life. This week is just as much a celebration of small-town Oregon as it is an epic bike ride, and we’re so excited to bring you along for the full experience. 

If you’re looking for spots to eat, drink or do laundry, here are some spots recommended by the locals: 

Laundry

• Speed Queen Laundromat: 31911 Hwy. 62, Shady Cove, OR. Open til 10 p.m.
• Wash Around the Clock: 11132 Hwy. 62, Eagle Point, OR. Open til 10 p.m.
• Mountain Village RV Park Laundromat: 31 Mill Creek, Prospect, OR 97536 
• Diamond Lake Resort: 350 Resort Dr, Diamond Lake, OR. Laundry room open 24 hours, bring your own supplies.

Coffee

Food

• The Talon Grill at the Eagle Point Golf Course: 100 Eagle Point Dr., Eagle Point, OR. Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Prospect Cafe and Bar: 311 Mill Creek Dr., Prospect, OR 97536. Food served 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., bar open until midnight. 
• Prospect Store and Gas Station: 500 Mill Creek Dr., Prospect, OR 97536. Open 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. General grocery, soda, some hardware and some hot plate deli food. 
• Gorge Store and Gas Station: 2651 Mill Creek Dr., Prospect, OR 97536. Open 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Beckie’s Café: 56484 Highway 62, Prospect, OR 97536. Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday – Thursday and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday – Sunday.
• The Diamond Lake Café: Main floor of Diamond Lake Resort, 350 Resort Dr, Diamond Lake, OR. Open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Mt. Bailey Grill & Sports Bar: Diamond Lake Resort, 350 Resort Dr, Diamond Lake, OR. Open Monday – Sunday 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., with extended hours for Cycle Oregon riders on Wednesday and Thursday from noon to 9 p.m.
• South Shore Pizza Parlor: 350 Resort Dr, Diamond Lake, OR. Open Friday – Sunday noon to 9 p.m., with extended hours for Cycle Oregon riders on Wednesday and Thursday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• The Dehydration Station: Diamond Lake Resort, 350 Resort Dr, Diamond Lake, OR. Outdoor beer garden. Open Monday – Sunday 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., with extended hours for Cycle Oregon riders on Wednesday and Thursday from noon to 8 p.m.

Tourist Attractions

• Butte Creek Mill: Water-powered grist mill from 1872. 402 North Royal Ave., Eagle Point, OR
• North Umpqua Outfitters: NUO is offering rafting packages for Rally riders wanting to explore the region beyond the bike. They provide the gear, the local knowledge and even a shuttle to and from our camp. For the ideal Rally experience, we suggest the half-day afternoon trip (departing at 12:30 pm) on Thursday, September 11. Book your rafting trip here.

Diamond Lake Resort Shuttle

The resort runs a shuttle between the campground and the lodge. The final shuttle ride from Diamond Lake Lodge back to our camp is at 9 p.m., and it’s a five mile walk back to the campground for riders who miss the final shuttle. 

On Wednesday, the shuttle operates from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m., and on Thursday, it operates from noon until 9 p.m. It runs on the half hour until 7 p.m., when it runs on the hour until the final ride. A cash donation when using the shuttle is appreciated. 

10. Route Information, Maps, and GPS Files 

With a focus on sustainability and an appreciation for what Ride with GPS offers our community, we will not be printing paper maps. All daily routes will be thoroughly signed by Cycle Oregon so if you choose, you don’t need to have maps in any form for navigation. Our Ride with GPS routes are available to download to your phone or bike computer. We highly recommend downloading all the days prior to arriving in Prospect as connectivity in camp is not always guaranteed. The courses are well-marked, but nothing beats having turn-by-turn instructions in your pocket or on your bike. 

For a beautiful visual look at each day, John Brooks has created his signature maps & cue sheets for us. We have not included these in your rider packets, so if you’d like a paper map with you on the bike, we strongly suggest you print and bring them with you to Prospect. 

PDF Maps & Cues: Day 1 |Day 2| Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 

Ride with GPS: 2025 Rally Event 

^^Note: Routes are updated as of 11:00 am Sunday, September 7, 2025 to reflect road closures mandated by the U.S. Forest Service. At this time, only Day 4 routes have adjustments/changes. Links below are to RideWithGPS files for Day 4 as of the time of this update.

Day 4 Main Route

Day 4 Gravel

A note about road surfaces: The Rally Main Route over 5 days is 99% pavement, with a single section of 2.5 miles of mandatory gravel for all Main Route, Long Option and Gravel Option riders on Day 1. (Short Option is 100% pavement) This gravel section is mostly hard pack with scattered loose stones on the surface. It is a rideable surface for most, but for those wishing to opt out of this section, a SAG vehicle will be available to shuttle riders across. 

As always, please ride through these sections with caution and walk if you or your bike is not confident on looser terrain. 

For folks who are excited to ride gravel, there are gravel options which, in total, will account for   approximately 20% of your total weekly route. 

Oregon Stop as Yield Law / Crater Lake National Park Entrance

Since 2020, Oregon’s “Stop as Yield” law has allowed bicyclists to treat stop signs and flashing red lights as yield signs. Cyclists may proceed without a complete stop if they first slow to a safe speed and yield the right-of-way to pedestrians or cross-traffic that presents an immediate hazard. This law recognizes the differences between bicycles and automobiles, helping riders maintain momentum and balance while also improving traffic flow and safety.

When entering Crater Lake National Park, however, all traffic must stop at official entrances to be acknowledged by park staff. The stop signs at park gates fall under federal jurisdiction, not state law. Cyclists may bypass the car line by riding the shoulder; please stay on pavement and do not go off road at any time. For safety, and to comply with park rules, we ask all riders to stop at these designated points so rangers can account for every visitor. Your event wristband will grant you entry into the park; park rangers will wave you through. 

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