Wimer Loop

Sunday, March 26, 2023

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Ride Description

This 50 mile loop is a great way to get off of the busy roads of the Rogue Valley and take mini-break from civilization without significant climbing. Regardless of direction, you'll have one long, but gradual climb and descent with the majority of the ride on flat terrain with minor rollers. If ridden counter-clockwise, your only significant climb is Meadows Rd, which at 3 miles and just over a 3% average grade is a fast climb. From there, it's a 20 mile descent into Rogue River with more than a few little rollers. The north end of the ride from Sams Valley to Rogue River is transitions from the flatlands north of the Table Rocks to the narrow gorge of Evans Creek and to the lush farmland between Wimer and Rogue River. The south end of the ride directly follows the Rogue River for 15 miles.

About

If starting in Gold Hill as club rides frequently do, you'll head north on 234 for several miles before hitting Meadows and the only climb of the day. Take a left at E.Evans Creek Road and follow it to Wimer. Once in Wimer, you can take East Evans or West Evans Creek road - East Evans is shorter but has more traffic - West Evans has less traffic, a few more rollers and is generally a more scenic stretch of road. From Rogue River, the ride would normally follow N.River Rd back to 234 and Gold Hill, but nothing says you can't cross the river and take 99 back to the start.

Directions

The Gold Hill Library on 4th St is a central location and a common start for the ride. The 50 mile loop can easilly be done starting anywhere in the valley by taking Table Rock Rd to Sams Valley. The Table Rock Road Race in Spring uses part of this course and starts at Sams Valley Elementary School on Table Rock Rd, near Meadows.

Traffic

Traffic is very light between Sams Valley and Rogue River. Even between Rogue River and Gold Hill, traffic is light on N.River Road. The roads are in excellent condition, but Evans Creek Rd was chipsealed with a very course coat of gravel in 2007.

Scheduled Rides

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Sunday, Mar 26
- Velo Melo Ride 3/26
 
 11:30am: Meet at Blue Heron Park in Phoenix
 
 35 Miles, Moderate (11-14 mph), Some Hills
 
 Contact: Lisa Brill - lisa4bikes@gmail.com
 
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Monday, Mar 27
- Monday Coffee Ride
 
 10:30am: 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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Thursday, Mar 30
- Thursday morning Ride
 
 Start time Varies: Meet at Jacksonville Library
 
 20-40 Miles, Moderate / Brisk (14 - 18+ mph), Hilly
 
 Contact: John Fries - 541-973-1586
 
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Saturday, Apr 1
- Velo Melo
 
 Start time Varies: Start Location Varies
 
 25-30 Miles, Mellow (11-14 mph), Some Hills
 
 Contact: Lisa Brill -
 
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- Brisk Ride
 
 Start time Varies: Start Location Varies
 
 50+ Miles, Brisk (>18 mph), Hilly
 
 Contact: Dennis Cramer - 541-773-5804
 
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Wimer Loop

Elevation Profile

Image Gallery

Ride Description

About

Directions

Traffic

Scheduled Rides

Sunday, Mar 26

Velo Melo Ride 3/26

Monday, Mar 27

Monday Coffee Ride

Thursday, Mar 30

Thursday morning Ride

Saturday, Apr 1

Velo Melo

Brisk Ride

Blogs & News