Wow!!!
“Don’t change a thing,” was the general response to the first annual Up & Down on the Cascade Siskiyou Scenic Bikeway on July 23. Clear, moderate weather welcomed eighty riders who climbed the Greensprings Highway and settled in at Tub Springs State Park for a well-deserved breakfast stop featuring eggs, potatoes and peanut butter & jelly sandwiches, along with clear fresh water right out of the fountains.
Twelve miles and another several hundred feet of climbing across the Hyatt Prairie brought riders to the rest stop at the Howard Prairie Resort, where they were treated by friendly volunteers to refreshments against the backdrop of the beautiful lake. After only six miles and one more 3-mile climb to the Dead Indian Memorial Road summit, they were treated to a water stop prior to the 13-mile downhill sweep with drop-dead gorgeous views of the Bear Creek Valley.
A delicious barbecue lunch catered by Home State Barbecue in Ashland was awaiting tired riders back at Emigrant Lake, and the pavilion was full with happy cyclists for most of the afternoon.
Out-of-towners were astonished by the scenery, The courtesy of the drivers and the friendliness of the volunteers along the Scenic Bikeway. The ride attracted 80 riders from the Northwest, including about half from the Rogue Valley and 14 Velo Club members.
The Siskiyou Velo Club partnered with the Ashland Chamber, Ashland Parks & Rec and Jackson County Parks to develop and present the ride. Velo Club members volunteered in many capacities, and the ride used much of the Club’s equipment and signs from previous rides. This partnership served to spread the organizational work among these groups, facilitating the effectiveness of outreach, fundraising and presentation.
All in all, the ride went seamlessly; riders vowed to come back again next year with friends, and we made enough of a profit to consider a redo next year.
ML Moore
Scheduled Rides
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Saturday, Sep 30
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Velo Melo Ride 9/30
10:00am: Meet at Lower Table Rock Trailhead in White City
34 Miles, Moderate (11-14 mph), Some Hills
Contact: Lisa Brill - lisa4bikes@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":1696143540,"formatted":"Saturday, Sep 30","midnightTimestamp":1696057200,"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, Oct 2
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Monday Coffee Ride
9:30am: 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, Oct 5
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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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