Bicycle Tours in May
If you haven’t taken a bicycle camping tour and would like to try one, here are three, one night tours that can quickly tell you if bike touring is the adventure for you. There’s a possibility that a SAG wagon will be included on one or all tours. Details on food and other aspects will be answered by contacting Phil Gagnon.
A tent, sleeping bag and pad are essentials along with panniers. Craigslist is a novel place to start your search for these items if you don’t have them. (And if bike camping doesn’t appeal, you can resell them on Craigslist. How about that?)
May 1 – Applegate Lake Tour: Start in Ruch and ride 16 miles to overnight at Hart Tish Park on Applegate Lake’s shoreline.
May 16 – Rogue River Tour: Start at Bear Creek Park in Medford and ride 24 miles to overnight at Valley of the Rogue State Park.
May 30 – Fort Klamath Tour: Start at Fort Klamath and ride to Chiloquin for lunch and overnight at Collier Park. 16 miles.
Scheduled Rides Resume 5/21
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Tuesday, Sep 21
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Siskiyou Velo Trikers Tuesday Ride
Start time Varies: Start Location Varies
Moderate Miles, Leisurely (7-9 mph), Flat
Contact: Phil Gagnon - 541-488-4289
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Saturday, Sep 25
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Siskiyou Velo Trikers Saturday Ride
Start time Varies: Start Location Varies
Moderate Miles, Leisurely (7-9 mph), Flat
Contact: Phil Gagnon - 541-488-4289
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Velo Melo
Start time Varies: Start Location Varies
25-30 Miles, Mellow (11-14 mph), Some Hills
Contact: Lisa Brill - 510-432-3971
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{"id":674,"title":"Brisk Ride","description":"Brisk rides are for strong riders who want to ride at a brisk *average pace, with occasional sprints, and brisk climbs. The route and starting point will vary - expect some climbing and, in fact, on most days, a lot. Riders should know how to make repairs. Riders are expected to review online and understand the planned route. The Brisk group is NOT a no-drop group, slower riders are discouraged. <br \/>\r\n*Average Speeds \u2013 The speeds listed are average speeds maintained for the entire ride, not the minimum or maximum speeds. To maintain the average ride speed, riders will ride far faster and far slower at times. While not required, a cycle-computer is helpful to judge average speed. In some situations, leaders may feel the conditions justify a slower average minimum speed.","start_location":"Start Location Varies","unprefixed_start_location":"Start Location Varies","pace":"Brisk (>18 mph)","terrain":"Hilly","distance":"50+","ride_leader":"Dennis Cramer","phone_number":"541-773-5804 ","email":"scramer5804@charter.net","time":"Start time Varies","date":{"timestamp":1632639540,"formatted":"Saturday, Sep 25","midnightTimestamp":1632553200,"dayOfWeek":"Saturday"}}
Brisk Ride
Start time Varies: Start Location Varies
50+ Miles, Brisk (>18 mph), Hilly
Contact: Dennis Cramer - 541-773-5804
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Monday, Sep 27
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Monday Coffee Ride
9:00am: Meet at Colver Park in Phoenix
25-30 Miles, Moderate / Brisk (14 - 18+ mph), Some Hills
Contact: Dennis Cramer - 541-773-5804
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