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OTHER RIDES
You may be interested in these non-Siskiyou Velo rides and events, which have been suggested by members. The list is organized by date.
Tour de Pears is Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Medford.
The Pear Blossom Festival’s Tour de Pear Bike Ride features four (4) distances from the easy and flat Comice Family Ride that rides along the Bear Creek Greenway, to the challenging Royal Riviera Metric Century that takes riders through the Applegate Valley and through the Pear Orchards of South Medford. Ample rest stops and support will be available during all the rides. All rides start and finish using the Bear Creek Greenway from US Cellular Park to Bear Creek Park near the Amphitheater area.
The Chico Wildflower Century is Sat - Sun, April 25-26, 2026 in Chico, CA
Chico Wildflower Century riders can choose from 7 route options designed for riders at all ages, stages, and abilities. Your registration includes a custom Specialized water bottle, fully loaded rest stops, SAG support, and a delicious post-ride meal and dessert. Sierra Nevada has previously brewed the Wildflower IPA to be on tap during the event.
Salem Bicycle Club’s spring tradition, the Monster Cookie Metric Century Ride, is back with an improved route introduced in 2024. Less traffic creates a safer, more enjoyable riding experience for everyone. On a clear day, four Cascades mountains are visible at various points along the ride. This fully supported ride starts at McNary High School in Keizer and heads east into rural Marion County where you will pass some of the area’s highlights including the Willamette Pie Company, Benedictine Brewery, and an optional, magnificent climb up to Mount Angel Abbey. The Monster Cookie enters its 49th year with century and half-century routes plus a 6.2-mile family ride.
Siskiyou Scenic Bicycle Tour is May 16 & 17, 2026 in Yreka, CA
This is a 2-day event hosted by and benefiting the Rotary Club of Yreka. We are adding an all-pavement ride on Sunday May 18th and a gravel ride on Saturday the 17th so that those who only ride 1 type of bike can have 2 days of fun in Siskiyou County. $20 discount for 2 rides.
Rides on Saturday, May 17 are the 104-mile all-pavement, 67-mile all-pavement, 40-mile all-pavement, 21-mile all pavement, and the new 59-mile gravel ride.
Rides on Sunday, May 18 are the 62-mile Greenhorn Gravel Grinder-Mother Lode, 39-mile Greenhorn Gravel Grinder-Fool’s Gold, and the new 35-mile all-pavement ride.
The Art of Survival Century is May 23, 2026, Malin, OR | May 24, 2026, Dorris, CA
The 10th Annual Art of Survival Century Bicycle Ride is an opportunity to learn about a region that includes Southern Oregon’s Klamath Basin and Northern California’s Tulelake Basin and Butte Valley area. What is unique about this event—which is a ride, not a race—is that at each rest stop offers educational components and/or ranger or historian led talks highlighting the cultural history, geography, environmental issues and geology of the area. Along with providing fluids and nutritious snacks at the rest stops, riders will have opportunities to learn about the areas they’re passing through. SATURDAY – PAVED Routes are based out of Malin, OR 100 Mile Century Metric Century 38 Mile Route Family Friendly Out-and-Back SUNDAY – ART OF SURVIVAL GRIT + GRAVEL! Gravel routes are based out of Dorris, CA 74 Miles (42% gravel) 54 Miles (35% gravel) 13 Mile Family Route (50% gravel)
The LaGrange Classic Mountain Bike Race is on June 6th - 2026 in Weaverville, CA
The 2025 LaGrange Classic Mountain Bike Race in Weaverville will be held in two formats. Three courses, Elite, Sport and Intermediate, will be the sites of a traditional one-day race on Saturday, June 8, 2025. The Novice (8 mile) Coursewill be the venue of a virtual race over the week of June 4 -10. On Saturday, event organizers, the Trinity Trail Alliance, are looking forward to presenting a pre-race downtown procession, a challenging one-day mountain bike race on the Weaver Basin Trail System and a celebration at Lowden Park in the afternoon.
Mt. Ashland Hill Climb is June 7, 2026 in Ashland, OR.
The Mt Ashland Hill Climb is your chance to get a glimpse of what this area has to offer. Start in Lithia Park (1900') and climb all the way up to the summit at 7500' (see the soccer ball?) for a total gain of over one mile.
All proceeds from the hill climb will benefit Ashland Woodland and Trails Association (AWTA), Ashland DEVO, or Rogue Valley Mountain Bike Association (RVMBA)
Note: this event is run/walk/skip/bike a half marathon+ with over a mile of vertical.
Petal Pedal is now June 20, 2026 - Silverton, OR
The Oregon Garden Silverton, OR
30, 50, 70, or 100-milesRegistration includes breakfast, lunch, gourmet dinner, admission to Oregon Garden, custom bib, rest stops, course support, live music, and an open beer and wine bar.
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Ride the Fertile Willamette Valley in High Bloom
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The Oregon Garden: 80 Acres of Botanical Bliss
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Unrivaled After-Party
Tour de Fronds will be Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Powers, OR.
The Tour de Fronds is one of the most beautiful cycling events in Oregon. The Tour is your choice of scenic rides on low-traffic roads in Southern Oregon’s beautiful Coast Range. From your saddle enjoy views of old-growth forests, wildflowers, waterfalls, rivers, streams, and mountain vistas. The Tour is well-supported with many and varied snacks and beverages available at each checkpoint. A large meal after the tour is included in your registration. The Tour de Fronds traverses Oregon’s premier Glendale/Powers Bicycle Recreation Area, a project of USDA Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management. Five rides are available. Asphalt rides include 30, 45, 63, 77, and 102 mile-long rides with different climbing and grade challenges (see tire recommendations).
Tour de Outback is June 27nd, 2026 in Lakeview, Oregon
For those of you that experienced the Medium and Long Road Bike Routes last year, you will find this route somewhat familiar. In a backwards kind of way. We are flipping the route so that you may see how different it is riding the route backwards. Cyclists who chose the medium or long route will head west towards Lakeview climbing out of Adel in the high desert plateau eventually dropping down to the “Plush Cutoff” road. We wanted to reward you before the climbing got crazy with an up-close view of Deep Creek Falls just 2 ¾ miles out of Adel. Stop and enjoy.
The Covered Bridge Bicycle Tour is August 10, 2025 in Corvallis, Oregon
Experience breathtaking scenic views, expansive open fields, and gentle rolling hills with minimal interruptions from traffic lights. What's more, a significant portion of your entry fee directly supports Bicycle Education & Safety programs in the MVBC's Willamette Valley community.
Crater Late Century is August 15, 2026 at Crater Lake National Park, OR
Crater Late Century Riders (100 miles) will start at the Fort Klamath Museum on Crater Lake Highway (Rte 62) at 4,000 ft elevation, and will enjoy the first 35 miles along the valley floor of the Wood River Valley with breathtaking views of the surrounding Cascade mountains with old growth forests. This will be a nice warm up for the 3,000 ft climb to the Crater Lake Rim. Once reaching Crater Lake Rim and getting your first view of the brilliantly blue, awe inspiring Crater Lake, Century Riders will continue another 30 miles of peaks and valleys for an additional 3,000 ft of climbing around the lake on Rim Drive. Then riders will enjoy the ride back down to the Wood River Valley and will end the ride with 8 miles of flat roads back to the Fort Klamath Museum.
The Blackberry Bramble will take place on August 30, 2026
Blackberry bRamble is a leisurely bicycle excursion for pleasure with an abundance of picturesque back roads throughout Lane County. Ride lengths available are 100 miles, 100 KM, and 40 miles.
Ride the Rim is Sept 5th & 12th, 2026 at Crater Lake, OR
Ride, Run or Walk on two Vehicle-Free Days
Crater Lake National Park’s deep blue water and soaring caldera walls have long attracted the wonder and admiration of people. The deepest lake in the United States, with a depth of 1,943 feet. Crater Lake is also one of the cleanest and clearest bodies of water in the world. Largely pristine old growth forests surround the lake and support a diversity of Cascades plant and wildlife. Ride the Rim is a pedestrian friendly event closing off East Rim Drive to vehicular and motorized traffic creating a safe space to enjoy the park on two wheels, one wheel, or by your own feet.
Tour of the Unknown Coast is September 19, 2026 in Humboldt County, CA.
Since 1978, the Tour of the Unknown Coast has been called one of California’s toughest century rides, and among the most beautiful routes anywhere. Starting in the historic town of Ferndale, the course passes through towering redwoods, over coastal mountains and along the rim of the Pacific Ocean. Those who favor a less strenuous adventure will enjoy the Avenue of the Giants 100K ride. This route offers a tour through the farmland in the Eel River delta, a glimpse into the history of the timber industry in the area, and a taste of the redwoods that this area is famous for.
Ride the Rogue will be September 26, 2026.
Ride the Rogue is for riders of all ages and abilities on all types of bikes. Have fun while you support the Rogue River Greenway Trail in your community. There are three routes, a sag wagon, and food and drinks after the ride. It's usually held on a late September weekend.
Harvest Century is
September 20, 2026 in Mollala, OR
Explore the new 30-100 Mi Route Options.
The Harvest Century is a ride with a mission. Proceeds raised benefit Community Vision to support their work with people who have disabilities.
The Vineyard Tour, is
October 4, 2026 in Roseburg, OR
A Variety of Rides. Curated rides to show what the Umpqua Valley has to offer. Four distances to choose from 17 to 100 miles.
Routes
Weekend Activities
Ride For A Cause will be Sat, October 10, 2026 in Medford, OR
Previously called "Bikes N Brews", Ride For a Cause isn't just another cycling event—it's a celebration of community, compassion, and commitment to making a positive impact. The event is about rallying together to support our community's most vital causes. All rides (7, 20, 30, 43 & 63 miles) start in Medford.
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