Other Rides and Events
You may be interested in these non-Siskiyou Velo rides and events, which have been suggested by members. The list is organized by date.
Updated with 2023 information: Pedals ‘ Pears, Chico Wildflower Century, Vineyard Tour Ride the Rim, Ride the Rogue, Ashland UP & Down removed.
- Pedals ‘n Pears
- Chico Wildflower Century
- Siskiyou Scenic Bicycle Tour
- Mohawk Valley Metric Century
- The Art of Survival Century
- Tour of the Unknown Coast
- Tour de Fronds
- LaGrange Classic Mountain Bike Race
- Petal Pedal
- Northwest Tandem Rally
- Tour de Outback
- Tour des Chutes
- Bike MS: Willamette Valley
- Covered Bridge Bicycle Tour
- Vineyard Tour
- Ride the Rim
- Ride the Rogue
- Harvest Century
- Bikes N Brews
- Lists of other rides out of our area.
Pedals ‘n Pears is Saturday, April 15, 2023, in Medford.
The Pear Blossom Festival’s Pedals ‘n Pears 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 Sunday April 30, 2022.
The 2023 Wildflower Century will be hosted on Sunday, April 30th, 2023 following the pre-ride WildFest on Saturday, the 29th. Early-registration for the Wildflower opens December 1st, 2022. Check back regularly for updates on vendors, routes, merchandise, and more and make sure you are signed up for Chico Velo’s newsletter!
Siskiyou Scenic Bicycle Tour is on May 6 & 7, 2023, in Yreka, CA
Come join us on May 6th and 7th for a great event! Six rides are offered.
On Saturday, May 6 there are four all-pavement rides of 100 miles, 67 miles, 40 miles and 21 miles.
On Sunday, May 7th, there are two gravel rides. One is 63 miles and the other is 39 miles.
Mohawk Valley Metric Century is May 21, 2022 in Eugene, OR. 
Categories/Cost:
100 Mile……………..$55
100 Kilometer……..$55
50 Kilometer……….$45
*Registration fees increase $10 April 16, 2022
*An annual OBRA license, or one-day license, is required;
if a participant doesn’t have a license, a one-day is available
to purchase at registration check-out.
What’s Included:
-Fully-stocked aid stations with friendly volunteer support.
-Post event lunch and free beverage from Claim52 brewing.
The Mohawk Valley Metric Century is a benefit for the Oregon Youth Mountain Bike League’s “GRiT” Program, which is part of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA). GRiT recognizes the need to get more girls on bikes. GRiT’s goal is to empower female student-athlete’s to make their mark, on or off the bike. Currently, girls represents 20% of NICA’s overall national student-athlete participation. GRiT seeks to increase that number significantly in Oregon over the next five years.
The Art of Survival Century is May 28 & 29, 2023 in Malin, OR | Tulelake, CA | Dorris, CA 
The 9th Annual Art of Survival Century Bicycle Ride isn’t just about pedaling a road or mountain bike through beautiful stretches of countryside. It’s also 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.
Ride Offerings
DAY ONE: Road or Mt. Bike
Century (100 mile), Metric Century (62 mile), 38 mile, 22 mile mountain bike route and a 14 mile family friendly route.
All routes pass through the Lava Beds National Monument, which has an unparalleled volcanic landscape with towering cinder cones, expansive black lava flows and more than 700 lava tube caves. The park also has a rich cultural history, containing thousands of petroglyphs and pictographs, as well as the major battlefields of the Modoc Indian War. Explore the wonderful communities of Merrill, Malin and the fringes of Klamath Falls, Oregon and Tulelake, California
DAY TWO: Gravel Grinder Mix!
FANTASTIC gravel riding options on the roads less traveled. Routes of 74 mile, 54 mile and 13 mile family friendly.
Ride along the flatlands, by the Butte Valley wildlife area and up to lovely Juanita Lake. Continue through the scenic valley with majestic views of Mt. Shasta all along the way. Pass by several historic sites and agricultural farms and ranches.
Tour of the Unknown Coast has moved to September 16, 2023 in Humboldt County, CA.
As we bring this event back after a two-year pandemic-induced hiatus, we’ve made a few changes that we hope you’ll appreciate.
We’ve moved the event to September to avoid conflicts with other events, and we’re partnering with the Eel River Brewing Company in Fortuna which means a new start and finish location. Those of you traveling to Humboldt County for this ride will appreciate the proximity to hotels — just roll over to the start in the morning, and enjoy a hot shower in your room at the end of the day. All riders will enjoy a well-earned burger and beer (or alternative meal/beverage choice) at the Eel River Brewing Company Pub after the ride.
The 2022 event will be a “skinny” version of our traditional event — we’re offering the classic Tour of the Unknown Coast Century ride, and an Avenue of the Giants 100K ride.
Tour de Fronds will be Saturday, June 17, 2023 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).
The LaGrange Classic Mountain Bike Race is on June 11th – 2022 in Weaverville, CA
The 2022 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 11, 2022. 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. However, there will be some exciting changes.
Petal Pedal is now May 28, 2022 – Silverton, OR
The Oregon Garden
Silverton, OR
30, 50, 70, or 100-miles
Registration includes breakfast, lunch, gourmet dinner, admission to Oregon Garden, custom bib, rest stops, course support, live music, and an open beer and wine bar.
- Ride the Fertile Willamette Valley in High Bloom
- The Oregon Garden: 80 Acres of Botanical Bliss
- Unrivaled After-Party
Northwest Tandem Rally is July 1-4, 2022 in Eugene, OR
Since 1986, the Northwest Tandem Rally has been bringing you premiere destination rides throughout Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and British Columbia. Drawing hundreds of tandem teams from around the nation, the rally is hosted in a new city venue each year and is organized by local cycling advocates and clubs.
The NWTR exists to bring together tandem bicycle enthusiasts once a year to promote bicycle tourism, camaraderie, and to raise funds for bicycle infrastructure and awareness.
Tour de Outback and Warner Canyon Summerfest are returning June 25, 2022. 
Last year the pairing of Summerfest and Tour de Outback was such a success, we have decided to partner again in 2022. It will be an exciting day of outdoor recreation, food, music, and fun for the family! Save the date June 25, 2022 at Warner Canyon Ski Hill.
This amazing event offers two picturesque road bike rides—26 miles and 71 miles in length, a 22-mile mountain bike ride and two trail runs—10 miles and a 5k run/walk.
At the end of each ride or run enjoy a free entry to Warner Canyon Summerfest. A free entry comes with the purchase of your event registration. If you are not partaking in an event, there will be an entry fee.
Tour des Chutes is July 9, 2022 in Bend, OR
The 2022 Tour des Chutes includes four road cycling routes:
- 25 mile – a great mix of forest and agricultural land views
- 50 mile – includes a large portion of the twin bridges loop with great mountain views
- 75 mile – enjoy 18 miles of the Sister-Smith Rock Scenic Byway on this long ride
- 100 mile – an iconic century ride that features unforgettable scenery
From the volcanic rock faces at Smith Rock to drifting in and out of high desert forestland, these routes are sure to impress! Specific details on each route can be found here. Details on the safety and support we offer our riders can be found here.
Registration opens on January 1, 2022. (You can bookmark our registration page here)
Bike MS: Willamette Valley is August 6 -7, 2022 in Monmouth, OR
Get ready for the ride of a lifetime
Join a community of riders dedicated to changing the world for people with MS on an unforgettable two-day ride around the peaceful Willamette Valley. Enjoy some of the most picturesque sites in the Valley as you cross a covered bridge, cruise along golden wheat fields and pedal through Willamette Valley Vineyards. Feel the extraordinary support and excitement throughout your journey as we come together to reach our goal—a world free of MS.
COVID-19 Information
Please see our Bike Safety and COVID-19 page to learn more about our current safety requirements and protocols.
Covered Bridge Bicycle Tour is August 14, 2022 in Albany, OR
The Mid-Valley Bicycle Club Covered Bridge Bicycle Tour is one day cycling event in the mid-Willamette Valley. The first CBBT was held in the late 1970s, and the event features route options, rest stops, food and SAG support to match a wide range of cycling interests and skill levels.
2022 will mark the 43rd time of this excellent ride. Explore the rural roads of Linn County, and depending on which of the route options you choose, you’ll cross up to five historic covered bridges in the Mid-Willamette Valley.
You’ll experience scenic views, open fields, rolling hills, and only a few traffic lights. You will be glad to know that a large portion of your entry fee goes to support Bicycle Education & Safety programs in the MVBC’s Willamette Valley community.
Come ride the CBBT with us this year. Bring your family, and tell your friends to check it out too. It’s hard to find a more beautiful one day ride anywhere, and the hospitality and pricing are simply the best.
The Vineyard Tour, is Sep 3, 2023 in Roseburg, OR
RIDE • VINE • DINE
Join us for a full WEEKEND of activities! (Sept. 1-4)
Roseburg, OR at Interstate-5 exit 124
Register for the 2023 Vineyard Tour
Routes
The Umpqua Velo Club, organizers of the Vineyard Tour, strives to ensure that all participants feel welcome and included regardless of gender, gender identity, race, class, or any other perceived difference. We believe that since cycling is a global activity, diversity only adds to the overall experience.
Ride the Rim September 9th & 16th, 2023 at Crater Lake
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.
Ride the Rogue will be Sep 23rd, 2023.
A Southern Oregon Cycling Adventure!
All the rides have plenty of rest stops so you can ride light, and as fast or casual as you like! Sag support is available if you need it.
Packet pickup Sept 22nd, 3 to 6 PM at Palmerton Park and starting at 7:00 AM on Saturday.
Ride start times:
Metric 8:30 AM
40 Mile 9:30 AM
20 Mile 10:30 AM
Celebration BBQ: 12 to 5PM Palmerton Park
Harvest Century will be Sep 25, 2022 
in Forest Grove
McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove, OR
Route options from 25 – 100 miles
It’s a ride with a mission. Proceeds raised benefit Community Vision to support their work with people who have disabilities.
Bikes N Brews will be Saturday, October 14, 2023 in Medford
Heart of the Rogue Festival takes place on Friday & Saturday (Oct 13-14)