May 28-30 Memorial Day Weekend - This is a self- supported bike tour (that means schlep all our own equipment) that runs Memorial weekend - Friday through Monday. This is a great tour for beginner riders that want to begin a bike touring. Space is limited to 30 people and it fills up VERY QUICKLY!
This moderately paced, 4-day tour of the Columbia Gorge over Memorial Day weekend covers 55-65 miles/day, traveling east in WA, crossing the Columbia at Hwy. 97, returning in OR, and allowing plenty of time for sightseeing.
- Day 1: Vancouver to Home Valley-56miles. Features a climb to Beacon Rock and Carson Hot Springs.
- Day 2: Home Valley to Deschutes River State Park-63/70 miles. Features a visit to Maryhill Museum.
- Day 3: Deschutes to Viento State Park-52 miles
- Day 4: Viento back home-59 miles. Much to see and do on this route you can’t possibly do it all!
- Complete 2010 Itinerary
Yes, there are some hills, but none of the long grades exceed 7%, and at the expense of missing some of the scenery, some of these can be bypassed. NO SAG provided for this tour- it’s set up for camping along the way with riders carrying their own gear, but there are enough motels, B&B’s and restaurants on the route that if you want to take your skinny-tired racer, you can do it with nothing but a fanny pack and credit card. If you’re planning on riding with gear, find a partner or two so you can share time & gear and lighten each other’s load. This tour has run for seven previous years to rave reviews.
You will need to be in proper physical condition for the riding, and if you’re inexperienced at loaded touring, you need not worry-several experienced riders, some with mechanical skills are already signed up, so plenty of help will be available if you get into difficulty.
Leaves at 9:00 a.m. Friday, May 28, 2010 from Larson’s Bakery, 13411 SE Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA.
For more information and to let us know you’re coming, e-mail Ride Leader Sally Loughridge: or phone 503-807-3340. Space is limited to 30 people and it fills up VERY QUICKLY! $10 will reserve your spot.
Please note: Friday & Saturday nights’ campground fees must be paid in advance and are nonrefundable. Reserved group space for those two nights is limited-fee is $10.00 per person. Campgrounds will fill on both nights, so contact us and get your $ in pronto. No reservations for Viento – 1st come, 1st served.
