Future of the Rogue River Greenway -- Saturday, Sept 24 at "Ride the Rogue"
by Harlan Bittner on Sep, 21 2022
Come to the 2022 Ride the Rogue at Palmerton Park Rogue River on Saturday September 24, 2022 and learn about the future of the Rogue River Greenway. Representatives from ODOT (Oregon Dept. Of Transportation) Region 3 and RVCOG (Rogue Valley Council of Governments) will be there to show the possible routes to connect Rogue River to Grants Pass with a Multimodal path. Learn how you can be part of the community guiding the future of the Greenway.
If you still want to ride, you can sign up at the event. We’ll have additional T-shirts and meals on a first come first serve basis. Your support makes the Greenway possible.
Grants Pass-to-Rogue River Multimodal Plan
The Grants Pass-to-Rogue River Multimodal Plan (Plan) will identify a continuous six (6) mile multi-use trail extending from the City of Grants Pass east to the City of Rogue River. It will connect to the existing section of Rogue River Greenway in Jackson County which in turn will connect to the Bear Creek Greenway in Jackson County.
The future multi-use trail will provide recreational opportunities for local residents and tourists. It will also act as an alternative to automobile travel between those communities.
The study area for the Plan includes a corridor between Oregon 99 and Interstate 5, extending from Tom Pearce Park in Grants Pass in the west to the Depot Street Bridge Portal in Rogue River in the east. The study area is further divided into a west segment and east segment, with the county border between Josephine and Jackson serving as the dividing line between the two segments.
The Plan is broken into two phases: Phase 1 of the Plan will identify the proposed route for the multi-use trail (e.g. Foothill Boulevard, OR 99, etc.), and will be the one that is safest, most convenient, and most conducive to commuting and recreation.
Phase 2 of the Plan will refine the proposed route by capitalizing on the aesthetic resources in the area, identifying access points, identifying preferred alignments, developing solutions to railway conflicts (if any), establishing standards, providing preliminary cost estimates, and identifying potential funding sources.
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Scheduled Rides
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Saturday, Dec 9
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Please let me know either directly or through another rider if you are leaving the ride early.<br \/>\r\nFirst-time guests are welcome. Guests must sign the club\u2019s Release of Liability at the start, acknowledging that each rider is responsible for their own safety, and must agree to follow our group riding procedures.<br \/>\r\nThe link to the ride map and cue sheet is below. 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Velo Melo Ride 12/9
12:00pm: Meet at Twin Creeks Park in Central Point
30.3 Miles, Moderate (11-14 mph), Some Hills
Contact: Julie MacDiarmid - juliemacdiarmid@gmail.com
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Velo Melo
Start time Varies: Start Location Varies
25-30 Miles, Mellow (11-14 mph), Some Hills
Contact: Lisa Brill -
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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":1702195140,"formatted":"Saturday, Dec 9","midnightTimestamp":1702108800,"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, Dec 11
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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, Dec 14
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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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Hi Velo bikers
The Oregon Historical Quarterly of Fall 22 has very interesting stories about cycling, especially about long distance biking!