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Tour Summary
Duration
6 Days / 5 NightsMeals
4 Dinners(Breakfast - Cont.)
Distance
418 milesElevation Gain
31,000 feet2012 Dates
August 12-172012 Price
$2,395.00Single Room
$495.00Rider Limit
15 Rider LimitBike Rental
$245.00Highlights
Cascades SBMcKenzie Pass SB
Aufderheide Drive
Cascade Lakes SB
Rouge Umpqua SB
Crater Lake
Lodging
Westfir Lodge
Riverside Cottages
Old St Francis
Crater Lake Lodge
Dining
Crater Lake LodgeSeasons Restaurant
Holiday Farm Resort
Old St Francis
Start / Finish
Cottage Grove, ORAirport Shuttle
Portland, ORShuttle: City2city
Cycling Escapes has great SAG stops. They really work hard at stocking what each group wants (They ask you what you want prior to the camp).
- Mike Abney
Bicycle Tour of Crater Lake
Sunday - Meet in Eugene
The Tour meets Sunday morning 8:00am at the Holiday Inn Express in Eugene, OR. Riders should be ready to ride Sunday morning. At an early orientation we'll provide an overview for the week, hand out route slips, and answer any questions you have. A short shuttle takes us to the start of the ride in Cottage Grove.
Day 1 - Cascades Scenic Byways
On day one we ride from Cottage Grove along the Cascades mountains
to the town of Westfir. The Cascade range is full of quiet one-lane roads that
wind through the mountains. Many of the roads we'll ride, like this one, have little
or no traffic at all. There will be some steep climbs
reaching 10% in spots before we are rewarded with a long downhill into Oakridge. Our hotel for the
night is the Westfir Lodge, a small bed and breakfast that sits across from a
beautiful historic covered bridge.
64 miles / 5,142 ft. elevation gain
Day 2 - Aufderheide Scenic Byway
Day two finds us back on the Cascades Scenic Byway on a section known as
the Aufderheide Memorial Drive. There are not too many places you
can ride such a quiet scenic byway through this kind of old growth forest. We'll pass a grove of Redwood Trees, a crystal blue lake, hot springs, and finally ride through a covered bridge on our way to the McKenzie Riverside Cottages, a collection of beautiful cabins along the banks of the Mckenzie river.
65 miles / 3,444 ft. elevation gain
Day 3 - McKenzie Pass Scenic Byway
On day three we ride the spectacular McKenzie Pass Scenic Byway. It starts with a gradual 30 mile climb to the top of the pass where you'll be treated to views of volcanic lava flows and snow-capped mountains. After lunch at the top, enjoy a fast 7 mile descent down to the town of Sisters. From here you have the option of shuttling to our hotel, the Old St. Francis Inn, or riding an additional 30 miles to Bend. Dinner is on your own tonight, with Old town Bend and dozens of restaurants in walking distance.
46-78 miles / 4,240-5740 ft. elevation gain
Day 4 - Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway to Crater Lake
The next day we ride the entire Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway on our way to Crater Lake. The day starts with a classic local ride, leaving Bend and climbing up to Mount Bachelor. We then wind our way through the forest around numerous lakes with stunning mountain views. At the end of the ride, it's a short shuttle to our hotel for the
next two nights, the world famous Crater Lake Lodge, a beautiful National Park
Lodge overlooking the rim of Crater lake. Expect succulent dining and cocktails
around a large roaring fireplace in the great hall.
76 miles / 4,505 ft. elevation gain
Day 5 - Crater Lake!
Today we ride around Crater Lake! Ranked as one of the top one-day rides in
the country, the volcanic formed lake is visible for most of the ride as we circle
its' steep crater rim, ending back were we started for a second night at Crater Lake Lodge. Don't forget your camera because you'll want to take lots of pictures.
36 miles / 3,910 ft. elevation gain
Day 6 - Rogue Umpqua Scenic Byway
Our final day we ride the Rogue Umpqua Scenic Byway from Crater Lake to Cottage Grove, completing our Loop of the Cascade mountain range. This quiet Byway is famous for it's numerous waterfalls, rivers and hot springs. But get ready, because the ride begins with a 40 mile downhill! Then one last climb on a quiet forest road before we descend again into Cottage Grove.
90 miles / 3,623 ft. elevation gain
Return Shuttle to Portland
The Cascades region is a land of contrasts. You'll ride through dense forest giving way to volcanic lava flows and blue shimmering lakes. Along the way we'll ride through covered bridges, take a dip in the local hot springs, visit a volcanic park, stay in beautiful resorts, dine at fine restaurants next to enchanting rivers, and ride around world famous Crater Lake. What more can you ask from a ride?
After the ride today we shuttle back to Eugene where we say our goodbyes. Riders may choose to stay overnight or take a shuttle back to Portland Friday evening.