2026 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.

General Reminders

We are 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. If you would like to charge the battery for your bike please be sure to sign up for our e-bike charging service. 

Schedule Overview

*Exact mileage and elevation gain subject to change

Day	Date	Start	End	Miles	El. Gain
0	Friday, Aug. 28	Grants Pass		Check-in Day
1	Saturday, Aug. 29	Layover Day in Grants Pass		Main: 42.5 (Out & Back) Long: 66.1 (Out & Back) Gravel: 58.9 (15% gravel) (Lollipop)	Main: 2,312′ Long: 3,436′ Gravel: 4,789′
2	Sunday, Aug. 30	Layover Day in Grants Pass		Main: 36.8 (Out & Back) Long: 69.8 (Lollipop) Gravel: 67.2 (10% gravel) (Lollipop)	Main: 1,575′ Long: 2,983′ Gravel: 3,466′
3	Monday, Aug. 31	Grants Pass	Jacksonville	Main: 38.6 (One Way) Long: 51.3 (One Way) Gravel: 48 (10% gravel) (One Way)	Main: 2,014′ Long: 3,520′ Gravel: 3,241′
4	Tuesday, Sept. 1	Layover Day in Jacksonville		Main: 38.7 (Out & Back) Long: 76.9 (Lollipop) Gravel: 53.2 (18% gravel) (Lollipop)	Main: 1,442′ Long: 5,614′ Gravel: 4,839′
5	Wednesday, Sept. 2	Jacksonville	Grants Pass	Main: 32.5 (One Way) Gravel: 34.3 (6% gravel) (One Way)	Main: 974′ Gravel: 822′

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.

Catch up on our blog posts for topics ranging from gravel riding to headwinds and beyond.

1. Getting There and Back 

Long-term parking is at the Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, about 1 mile from the Riverside Park, our overnight site. If you are leaving your vehicle in Grants Pass for the ride, please proceed directly to parking when you arrive, prior to checking in at camp. Porters will move your bags from long-term parking to the site; you will be able to ride your bike from the fairgrounds to the park on a 1-mile marked route.

If you prefer to use public transportation you can walk to the nearby JCT bus station at the Fairgrounds and take the bus to the park.

If you registered for an RV spot please head directly to Riverside Park and follow the yellow Cycle Oregon signs leading you to RV parking.

Parking in Grants Pass

Cycle Oregon provides week-long parking for riders near the start/finish site. If you purchased a pass online in advance, you will receive it when you arrive. If you forgot, parking passes can also be purchased on-site for $55 – cash payment is preferred for on-site purchases. 

When you arrive in Grants Pass, please park in the long-term parking lot before checking in. Security is provided from dusk to dawn.

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. 

This year, Bikeflights is offering 15% off for new Cycle Oregon customers on their first shipment. Use code CORALLY to save an additional 15% on your first Bikeflights shipment.

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 a $75 fee. Contact info@cycleoregon.com to sign up for the packing service. 

2. Arriving at camp and Rider Check In

When you arrive at Riverside Park, you will see the yellow Rider Services trailer just past the Start line, which is where you’ll check in. Please bring a photo ID to show the volunteers in order to receive your wristband, bike and bag number. You will not be able to check in for another rider.

Your wristband should not be removed unless you choose to leave the ride. 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

• Friday, Aug. 28 from 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
  • Dinner will be the first meal served in camp from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. There will be a shuttle into downtown running from 1:00 – 8:00 p.m. where there are many wonderful restaurants to try. 
• Saturday, Aug. 29 from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.  

Arriving Late

If you arrive on Saturday, you can pick up your rider packet that morning at Rider Services, but please note that you need to be on course no later than 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.

No camping will be available at Grants Pass Riverside Park on Wednesday, Sept. 2. If you would like to stay in the area that night, consider getting an AirBnB in the area or camping nearby.

3. Food, Drink & Entertainment

Meals

Cycle Oregon provides hearty and well-balanced breakfasts and dinners at each overnight site, and lunch is usually provided on-route. On the course, there are also 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 have added a light snack station at Rider Services from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. from Saturday – Tuesday.

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 and Coffee: 6:00 – 8:30 a.m. 
• Note: From 5:30 – 6:00 a.m. we have a limited breakfast available for our volunteers ONLY. 
• Dinner: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. 
• Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Dining Tent. This is for registered rider guests and our main route riders on Day 2 (Sunday) only.

Here is our menu for the event: 

Friday	Saturday	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday
	Fresh Fruit Oatmeal Pancakes Seasonal Frittata Scrambled Eggs Bacon Tofu Scramble Hashbrowns Baked Goods	Build Your Own Breakfast Sandwich Fresh Fruit Oatmeal Egg Patty Canadian Bacon Vegan Hash Sweet Potato Hash Baked goods	Fresh Fruit Oatmeal Pancakes French Toast Sticks Scrambled Eggs Turkey Sausage Vegan Sausage Hashbrowns Baked Goods	Veggie Scramble Scrambled Eggs Fresh Fruit Oatmeal Sausage Vegan sausage Hashbrowns Baked Goods	Fresh Fruit Oatmeal Pancakes French Toast Sticks Scrambled Eggs Breakfast Protein Vegan Sausage Hashbrowns Baked Goods
Pasta Night: Penne Pasta with Marinara Pesto Alfredo Penne Meatballs Grilled Chicken Veggie Meatballs Seasonal Veggies Strawberry Pecan Salad Garlic Bread Assorted Desserts	Greek: Chicken Beef/Lamb Falafel Flatbread Greek Salad Hummus Rice Tabouli Tzatziki Assorted Desserts	Tex Mex: Grilled Chicken Barbacoa Beans Spanish Rice Pico De Gallo Tortilla Chips Cowboy Caviar Flour & Corn Tortillas Chopped Salad Assorted Desserts	Korean Bowls: Korean Chicken Pulled Pork Korean Tofu Rice Sesame Noodles Pickled Cucumbers Edamame Asian Slaw Quinoa Salad Assorted Desserts	Northwest Menu: Beef Brisket Salmon with Lemonbutter Caper Sauce Beyond Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes Roasted Sweet Potato Seasonal Veggies Green Salad Assorted Dessert	Picnic Lunch: BBQ Chicken Sliders Pulled Pork Sliders BBQ Jackfruit Bean Salad Sweet Potato Salad Green Salad Slaw Cookies

Main Stage and Headliner Schedule

Join us each evening at the main stage for music. There will also be guest speakers each night, important announcements, and information about the next day’s ride. For our final night in Jacksonville, 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 

PERFORMERS

• Friday, Aug. 28 – Joshua Josue
• Saturday, Aug. 29 – Jermaine and Jellybread
• Sunday, Aug. 30 –Redwood Son and Brian James & the Revival
• Monday, Aug. 31 – The Brothers Reed
• Tuesday, Sept. 1 – Timothy James (on route); Baz Moto and Karaoke From Hell

SPEAKERS

• Friday, Aug. 28 – Wildlife Images Rehabilitation and Education Center
• Saturday, Aug. 29 – Coach Annick –  Gravel Skills Clinic and at 4:00 p.m., meet at the Candlelighters group camp for Honored Children and Ride for a Child ride around camp.
• Sunday, Aug. 30 – The Story Behind Dollar Mountain
• Monday, Aug. 31 – History of the Jacksonville Woodlands with Historian and Town Crier, Larry Smith
• Tuesday, Sept. 1 – Coach Annick –  Gravel Skills Clinic

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: 

• Friday, Aug. 28 – Tuesday, Sept. 1: noon – 10:00 p.m. 
• Wednesday, Sept. 2: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 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. Coffee service is from 6:00 – 8:45 a.m.

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: 

• Friday, August 28 – 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.  
• Saturday, August 29 – 5:00 -8:00 a.m. // 1:00 – 8:00 p.m.  
• Sunday, August 30 – 5:00 – 8:00 a.m. // 1:00 – 8:00 p.m. 
• Monday, August 31 – 5:00 – 7:00 a.m. – Grants Pass // 1:00 -8:00 p.m. – Jacksonville
• Tuesday, September 1 – 5:00 – 8:00 a.m. // 1:00 – 8:00 p.m.  
• Wednesday, September 2 – 5:00 – 7:00 a.m. – Jacksonville // 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Grants Pass

Shuttle Service

In Grants Pass, Josephine County Transit (JCT) is offering a shuttle downtown, from Riverside Park to NW 6th and G Street. This is a free service that JCT drivers are providing outside of their normal working hours, so tips of $3-5 per ride are appreciated! 

Shuttle Hours:

• Friday, August 28: 1:00 – 8:00 p.m.
• Saturday, August 29: 1:00 – 8:00 p.m.
• Sunday, August 30: 1:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Shuttle will run “on demand,” so once riders are on board, it will go. There will be two shuttle vans running, so the wait will be less than 20 minutes to be picked up on either end. Just show your bracelet when you board! 

The in-camp pick up/drop off location is along E Park Street near the the baseball diamond.

Tent & Porter

This is an additional paid service. A 9′ x 7′ Cycle Oregon tent and chair 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.

On move days, 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 2:00 p.m. each move 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 August 19 so we can do our best to accommodate your request. 

Rider Services

Rider Services is the Cycle Oregon customer service department. This is the place to ask questions, get help solving a problem, meet friends, buy Cycle Oregon merchandise, pick up gear drop items, or locate missing items at lost and found.

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 Saturday – Tuesday between noon and 8:30 p.m. (Bikes cannot be left overnight). 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.

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

Overnight Bike Parking

In Grants Pass, our base camp is in a public park, so there will have an overnight bike parking area. If you would like to keep your bike in the bike corral overnight instead of by your tent, please bring a lock to secure your bike with! 

CPAP Service

We 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 $125 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. If you need CPAP and have not year signed up, please contact info@cycleoregon.com to arrange the service now that registration is closed. 

Massage

From Saturday, Aug. 29 through Tuesday, Sept. 1, after a long day in the saddle, bring your tired legs down to the massage tent from noon to 10:00 p.m.  Our therapists use a variety of Swedish, deep-tissue and sports massage styles to keep you riding strong all weekend.

Pre-booking is available! To pre-book an appointment, please visit the Cycle Oregon Massage Team’s Web site.  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. All major cards and cash accepted. A limited number of 30-minute appointments may be available the day of the ride. Come to the massage tent to inquire. 

Yoga

Each day you will have the opportunity to stretch out the muscles that get tight during cycling. Not only will this help you feel better, but stretching can also help prevent injury. Mats are provided and it is free for all to join. In Grants Pass, yoga will be held outside. In Jacksonville, it will be held indoors. 

Yoga Schedule:

• Friday, Aug. 28 – 5:30 p.m. (Grants Pass)
• Saturday, Aug. 29 – 4:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. (Grants Pass) 
• Sunday, Aug. 30 – 4:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. (Grants Pass) 
• Monday, Aug. 31 – 4:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. (Jacksonville) 
• Tuesday, Sept. 1 – 6:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. (Jacksonville) 
• Wednesday, Sept. 2 – 6:00 a.m. (Jacksonville) 

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 400 bags. 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 Jacksonville. 

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 ($3-5 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 8:00 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 399 others.

Coaching Clinics & Led Rides

We are excited to partner with Cycling Coach Annick Chalier to offer skills clinics, led rides, and daily office hours throughout Rally to help support your ride!

Clinics

• Gravel bike handling skills: Beyond the basics

  • When & Where: Day 1 (Saturday, August 29) | 5:35 p.m. – 6:10 p.m. in Grants Pass

  • Details: We will cover drills to assist with climbing, descending, and cornering skills. Bring your bike, bike shoes, and helmet! We will put these skills into practice on our Day 3 coached ride. Beginner mindset encouraged!

• Intro to gravel riding

  • When & Where: Day 4 (Tuesday, September 1) | 5:35 p.m. – 6:10 p.m. in Jacksonville

  • Details: An interactive conversation introducing gravel riding principles and concepts to those who are new to this mode of biking. No bikes needed—just bring your curiosity and questions!

Coached Rides

• Day 3 Coached Gravel Ride (Advanced): Focuses on climbing, descending, and cornering skills on the gravel route. Meet at the lunch stop by 11:30 a.m. to roll out toward the gravel course at 11:45 a.m.

• Day 5 Coached Gravel Ride (Beginner): A beginner-oriented guided ride on the Day 5 gravel route. Meet at the main ride start at 8:00 a.m. to roll out by 8:20 a.m.

Daily Coaching Office Hours

• When & Where: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. daily (Day 1 through Day 4) at the Rider Services area.

• Details: Stop by to chat with Coach Annick and Coach Tay about any gravel biking questions, endurance training, racing, bikepacking, or even cats and dessert! Light arts and crafts (and opportunities to show off your best dance moves) will also be available at the table.

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 9:00 a.m. and complete their days ride by 4:00 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 long options and gravel) and layover day routes may have a specific closing time. Tuesday, 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 7:00 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, there will be one Lunch Stop and 1-3 Water Stops per day will provide water and restrooms (indicated by a water bottle on the route map). Many of our 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.

Gear Drop

Each day, at the rest and lunch stops, 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 4:00 and 5:00 p.m. 

SAG Vehicles

There will be multiple SAG (Support & Gear) vehicles 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 with a “thumbs down” signal. If you do get into a SAG, you may not be transported directly to camp. SAG vehicles 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 and Lunch 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 dedicated to helping riders manage unexpected mechanical or medical needs on the route. To ensure our support team remains available for riders who encounter emergencies, SAG transport is not intended as a routine shuttle service. If a rider relies on SAG transport repeatedly for non-emergency reasons, we may reach out to evaluate if our multi-day event formats are the right fit for future registration.

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. While we route our rides on lower-traffic roads whenever possible, all routes remain open to vehicular traffic. Under Oregon traffic law (ORS 814.430), cyclists may ride no more than two abreast—and only when doing so does not impede standard traffic flow. When vehicles approach from behind, or on narrower stretches where passing is difficult, Oregon law requires riders to single out immediately. Please keep local drivers and fellow riders in mind so everyone has a smooth, safe day on the road.

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 and approaching cars or trucks.

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 vehicle 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 vehicle, 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 vehicle 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, smoke, 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 tag that identifies where your device(s) are being charged. 
• When you come to pick up your device(s), you give the staff your tag 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. 

 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. 
• 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 Saturday, Aug. 29 – Tuesday, Sept. 1, 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. 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. If you’d like a paper map with you on the bike, we strongly suggest you print and bring them with you. All daily routes will be thoroughly signed by Cycle Oregon. 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 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. 

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

Ride with GPS: 2026 Rally Event

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 15% of your total weekly route. 

Cycle Oregon is generously sponsored by: