2019 Gravel
May 17-19, 2019
About
THE RIGHT KIND OF GRIND. Hold onto your handlebars because GRAVEL. Is. Back. Our inaugural ride was so much fun we decided to do it again – only this time, we’re heading to the stunning expanses of high, lonesome prairie, and forested foothills surrounding Dufur, Oregon for an unforgettable trip down some of Oregon’s most scenic backroads. For one golden weekend in mid-May, we’ll be cruising a combination of gravel and paved roads, with wide-open views of Mt. Hood and Adams appearing around nearly every corner. Join us for the camping, the music, the food and the fun, and let’s get grinding!
View the RIDE GUIDE and full Day 1 and Day 2 route maps.
The Ride
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May 17-19
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Day 1 Long: 65.3 miles — 5064 ft of climbing 47% gravel/53% pavement
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Day 1 Short: 31.8 miles — 2140 ft of climbing 67% gravel/33% pavement
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Day 2 Long: 63 miles — 5216 ft of climbing 53% gravel/47% pavement
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Day 2 Short: 33.2 miles — 3118 ft of climbing 61% gravel/39% pavement
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Dufur, OR
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Cost $275

Accommodations
Camping
The overnight site will have an area designated for camping. Don’t forget to bring your tent, ground cloth, sleeping bag and pad.
Bring an RV
If you’d like to bring your RV or camp trailer there are a limited number of spaces with hookups on site for an additional fee of $70.
If you would like to sleep in your non-RV vehicle or do not require a hookup, you must still register your vehicle. If you choose to sleep in your vehicle, you will be doing so in the parking lot and will need to be contained to a standard parking space. There is no tent camping in the parking area.
Camping and overnight parking is available for Friday and Saturday nights only, click here to get a parking pass.
If you are considering renting an RV, please contact Tracey Kays at Johnson RV by emailing rentals@Johnsonrv.com.
Getting There
Directions to the camp will be emailed to you in the Ride Guide in April. They will also be listed on the parking pass.
Overnight parking for Friday and Saturday nights only is available for $10 (click here to get a pass). We will provide directions to the event in the Ride Guide (emailed in April) and on the parking pass (mailed in early May). There will be signage pointing you to parking when you arrive. After parking, follow the signs to the rider Packet Pick-Up area. You may want to check in and get acquainted before unpacking all your gear.
Ride Logistics
The idea is to have a relaxing, enjoyable weekend of riding. The key to that? Take care of as many details as possible before the ride. In this section you’ll find pretty much everything you need to know to make your Cycle Oregon experience a great one.
Ride Archive
Relive rides of yore with our handy ride archive: