1. BIKES & BEYOND
You'll either find someone to ride with or the info and maps you'll need to go on your own. Ride the legal logging trails and singletrack through the post old growth forest. It's steep up and down, rooty, clay-like terrain. Town: Astoria. Contact: (503) 325-2961.
2. THE NORTH SHORE CLUB
The hub for info on the great built up obstacles at Mansanetta, Ft. Steven and more. You can't just show up and ride though. You have to become a trusted frequenter of the shop before you'll hear the Black Diamond info. Town: Astoria. Contact: (503) 325-2961.
3. THE WAUNA PAPER MILL
A ride just east of town that was started by a group of employees at the James River Corp. There's a network of very technical singletrack trails that follows along the rooty, rolling terrain. Town: Astoria. Contact: (503) 325-2961.
4. OSWELL WEST PARK
Michael's will set you straight on what to and not to do on this eight mile stretch of singletrack. Ask for maps and parking instructions. There's wooden bridges, ocean views and trails from sea level up to 1000 feet. Town: Cannon Beach. Contact: (503) 436-1266
5. MICHAEL'S BIKE SHOP
Information, maps and riding partners can be found at this shop. The abandoned logging roads at Angora Peak have 1000 to 2000 feet of climbing. Mt. Hebo's ancient trails follow along the edges of the Oregon coast. Town: Cannon Beach. Contact: (503) 436-1266
6. NEWBERG BICYCLE SHOPPE
George Fox University posts their big, quarterly rides on the bulletin board. The group puts the ride on at the Flying M Ranch. It's 150 miles of forest ranch; with rolling terrain, logging roads, horse trails and a lake. Town: Newberg. Contact: (503) 538-8850
7. RIVER CITY BICYCLES
Weekly rides at Forest Park. The acreage is on a north facing slope and is considered a rain forest. The lush terrain drops 1500 feet down to the river and includes some 35% grades for added challenge. Town: Portland. Contact: (503) 233-5973
8. WEEKEND EPICS
River City runs weekend epics to the coastal range rain forests, the 5000 foot climbs at Gifford-Pinchot, the semi-arid terrain on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge, or to Mt. Hood's lush Douglas Fir forest. Town: Portland. Contact: (503) 233-5973
9. RIVER CITY MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB
River City Bicycles is heavily involved in the going-ons of this energetic group. Let them fill you in on the latest local and shuttle ride happenings. Within a rock's throw of town begins millions of acres of forest to explore. Town: Portland. Contact: (503) 233-5973
10. FAT TIRE FARM
Meet at the shop for this 6 p.m. Thursday ride. Up to 20 riders take to Forest Park. The largest intercity park in the U.S. is densely wooded and has 50 miles of fire road. All skill levels accommodated on this ride. Town: Portand. Contact: (503) 222-3276.
11. BOB'S BICYCLE CENTER
"You can always find a ride here." A sampling includes Washington's technical singletrack at Ape Canyon or the varied terrain at Mt. Hood. "We advertise the intensity of the ride and tailor the group to it." Town: Portland. Contact: (503) 254-2663
12. WEIR'S CYCLERY
This is the last shop you'll pass before crossing the St. John's Bridge into Forest Park. Pop in and ask who's ready for a ride. Starbuck's is right across the street and Ole Ole! dishes great Mexican food. Town: Portland. Contact: (503) 283-3883
13. WEIR'S BMX & DECKS
Open for 85 years, this is the town's oldest bicycle shop that's still operating at its original location. This store caters to the younger crowd, and fosters them right along with the current ride info. Town: Portland. Contact: (503) 517-8366.
14. MOUNTAIN VIEW CYCLE
The Sunday morning or evening rides through winter meet at the shop. They generally head over to the Washington side of the river and hit Syncline. "The riding is all up all down. Average group size is five. Town: Hood River. Contact: (541) 386-2453
15. DISCOVER BICYCLES
"Everyone's welcome" on the 6 p.m. Wednesday rides that starts up in October. "We mostly ride Hospital Hill, Syncline and Whoopdee Trail. It's four to ten riders and an intermediate to sometimes advanced pace." Town: Hood River. Contact: (541) 386-4820
16. DIRTY GIRLS
Discover hosts a women's only ride the last Friday of every month. The group of five to ten ride the same areas as on their weekly winter session. There's always a post ride dinner with plenty of beer. Town: Hood River. Contact: (541) 386-4820
17. LIFE CYCLE
The Tuesday morning women's only ride is led out by the shop owner's wife, Julie. The pace is generally on aggressive side, but all abilities are still welcome. They most often ride Post Canyon. Town: The Dalles. Contact: (541) 296-9588
18. SCOTT CYCLE AND SPORT
Meet 5 p.m. Wednesday in the winter and 6 p.m. during daylight savings. "We head out to a local farmer's land. It's hilly desert terrain with 15 miles of singletrack. There are fast and slow groups." Town: Hermiston. Contact: (541) 567-1848
19. CARPOOL TRIPS
Scott's organizes full day and weekend trips to Mt. Hood, down into the Portland area, Harris Park in the Blue Mountains, and other favorite ride spots. It's mostly a recreational ride with ten others. Town: Hermiston. Contact: (541) 567-1848
20. CYCLESPORTS
Numerous days per week three to eight riders from this shop meet at the head of the Archery Range Trail System. The spider web network of trails ranges from smooth, fast runs to rocky, technical stretches of singletrack. Town: La Grande. Contact: (541) 962-7441
21. FLAGSTAFF SPORTS
Meet 4 p.m. Sunday. The group of up to 15 shuttles from the shop to one of the numerous local ride spots. The trails are mostly singletrack, some of which have tough climbing. The idea of this ride is to just have fun. Town: Baker City. Contact: (541) 523-3477
22. BIKE PEDDLER
These mostly weekend rides meet at the shop. The group of five to 12 usually goes to Dallas or Mehama. Both locations have five to six mile climbs that lead to a long, fast and busy mix of singletrack descents. Town: Salem. Contact: (503) 399-7741
23. SANTIAM BIKES
The weekly evening gathering meets at the shop and then drives out to Fall City. There's two miles of fire road climbing that leads to an obstacle-strewn singletrack descent; with plenty of dirt jumps and log rides. Town: Salem. Contact: (503) 363-6602
24. SANTIAM SHUTTLES
Call the shop for info on the next trip to Post Canyon. Riders are dropped off at the 3000 feet. The singletrack return is strewn with log rides, dirt jumps and numerous other log-built obstacles. "You need six to seven inches for this ride." Town: Salem. Contact: (503) 363-6602
25. SHOP RIDE SANCTUARY
"There's no place for cyclist to hang out around here," laments Santiam's Troy Munsell. We just expanded the shop by 2000 feet, 600 of which are designated for a couch, books, magazines and T.V. Rides will always be happening." Town: Salem. Contact: (503) 363-6602
26. SCOTT'S CYCLING & FITNESS
Six p.m. Tuesday and Thursday rides at Silver Creek Falls Recreation Area. Described as absolutely gorgeous trail, the 15 mile loop of single, double and jeep road gives 2000 feet of climbing. This is more of a good ol' XC ride. Town: Salem (503) 363-4516
27. DALLAS FREERIDE
Scott's takes trips to this ride spot not necessarily for the 3000 feet of climbing, but definitely for the numerous, perfectly groomed downhill trails complete with banked corners and jumps. It's okay to use an XC bike. Town: Salem (503) 363-4516
28. MCDONALD TRIPS
North of Corvallin sits the fabled McDonald Forest. Take double-track as far as 3000 feet up. Then prepare yourself for some incredibly gnarly descending. "A good FSR trail bike like a Jekyll or a Fuel will do just fine," says Scott's. Town: Salem (503) 363-4516
29. CYCLOTOPIA ADVANCED RIDE
A faster paced, advanced ride that leaves 6 p.m. Tuesday from the shop. It's a two to five mile ride to the many McDonald-Dunn trails. Plan on 2000 to 3000 feet of climbing and up to as many as 15 riders. Town: Corvalis. Contact: (541) 757-9694
30. NOT AS ADVANCED RIDE
Cyclotopia has been leading rides for seven years now. The 6 p.m. Thursday session takes to easier trails at McDonald-Dunn. The ride sticks to 800 to 1000 feet of climbing and holds a more casual pace. Town: Corvalis. Contact: (541) 757-9694
31. BIKE & HIKE
The 6 p.m. Tuesday ride meets at the shop and then goes to McDonald's. It's more of a moderate paced, recreational cross-country ride with three to five people. This ride goes out for a couple of hours year 'round. Town: Corvalis. Contact: (541) 753-2912
32. BIKE & HIKE'S FREERIDE
Enjoy the trail systems at Hood River and Fall City. There are ladders, log rides, doubles, cliff drops and more. "One of us goes there at least once a week," says mechanic Dave Hedberg. "It's definitely a ride for DH rigs." Town: Corvalis. Contact: (541) 753-2912
33. BICYCLES 101
Show up at the shop 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Ride Siltcoos on the coast range. It's mostly tight and twisty singletrack runs across a mountainous range. "We're the only shop around for 50 miles. We're it for riding around here." Town: Florence. Contact: (541) 997-5717
34. CAPE PERPETUA NORTH SHORE
"Twenty miles from here we have the Cummins Creek Loop," tells Bicycles 101 mechanic Clyde Henderson. It's a playground full of natural and man made obstacles, dirt jumps and cliff drops. We usually go on the weekend." Town: Florence. Contact: (541) 997-5717
35. HUTCH'S BICYCLE STORE
"Up to eight guys on Collins' urban ride come from this shop," says owner Rick Jackson. "They ride all over Eugene; the best concrete obstacles at the U of O campus, at the local skate parks, and more." Town: Springfield. Contact: (541) 741-2453
36. COLLINS CYCLE
With up to 30 riders, this 5:45 p.m. Monday urban meet is the biggie around these parts. Come out and see how your concrete skills compare to Banshee Scream and Surly Instigator pilot and shop mechanic Corey Sherwood's. Town: Eugene. Contact: (541) 342-4878
37. WEEKEND ROAD TRIPS
Weekend trips to Willamette Pass. Take the gondola up to 6666 feet and enjoy the 1500 feet of vertical descending. Everyone's welcome on this ride; girlfriends are recommended. Most of the guys are on big bikes. Town: Eugene. Contact: (541) 342-4878
38. PAUL'S BICYCLES
The Decibels of Dirt rides have no set time, route or meeting locations. All rides are within an hour to two away: McKenzie River, Waldo Lake, Bend, Alpine, middle fork of the Willamette, etc. Town: Eugene. Contact: (541) 344-4150
39. HUTCH'S BICYCLE STORE II
The Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. meets hit the trails within half an hour's drive from the shop. They usually start from and do the complete Goodman trail or turn off at the Eagle's Rest or Hardesty Trails. Town: Eugene. Contact: (541) 345-7521
40. WALDO LAKE
"Our 9 a.m. Sunday meets are either at Hutch's, Fred Meyers or out at Waldo, which is between us and Bend. It's 22 miles of fantastic, rolling singletrack. Waldo is known as the cleanest lake in America." meets Town: Eugene. Contact: (541) 345-7521
41. MCKENZIE RIVER
Hutch's mixes their rides up every week. A shuttle takes riders to the top of McKenzie for the 26 mile stretch of singletrack back down. The top third of the trail is jagged, technical lava-bed-type soil. Town: Eugene. Contact: (541) 345-7521
42. NORTH SHORE TRIPS
"Whenever we can put it together, ten of us will caravan from Hutch's out to the legal North Shore riding at Hood River. There's an endless supply of up to 15 foot drops, 60-plus foot log rides, teeters totters, jumps and more." Town: Eugene. Contact: (541) 345-7521
43. BLACK BUTTE RANCH CORP
An ultra-elite, 1830 acre, gated vacation resort and community that leads to incredible mountain biking. There's a rental fleet of 130 bikes on hand. It operates from June through September. Town: Black Butte Ranch. Contact: (800) 452-7455; www.blackbutteranch.com
44. EUROSPORT
From November through February the 4 p.m. Monday meets are for MTB riding. Off-road, 9 a.m. Saturday rides can happen year 'round. A recreational ride with shop experts that have infinite wisdom on training and riding technique. Town: Sisters. Contact: (541) 549-2471
45. HUTCH'S BICYCLES III
At least one organized weekend ride per month. Call for info on the trailhead or shop meet. Ride Pulina, Phil's Trails and from Mt. Bachelor down into town. All riding on high desert, tree-lined terrain. Town: Bend. Contact: (541) 382-9253
46. HUTCH'S EASTSIDE
The east side store charters a five day a week, performance driven, noon road ride. It's a 35-40 mile ride with 5 to 35 riders. It's on this ride that the group decides when and where the next weekend's MTB outing will take place. Town: Bend. Contact: (541) 382-6248
47. THE BEND BICYCLE FESTIVAL
Hutch's pours all their extra energy into this memorial day festival. The three day celebration of the bicycles includes a non-stop flow of on- and off-road rides and activities. Town: Bend. Contact: (541) 382-6248; (541) 382-9253; www.hutchsbicycles.com
48. SUNNYSIDE SPORTS
Show at the shop 6 p.m. Thursday. Then head right out the front door for a two hour, intermediate level trip. The group of up to 15 riders hammers out the trail system west of town. Pick-up rides can happen any time. Town: Bend. Contact: (541) 382-8018
49. ON THE WAY
The 5:30 p.m., at-the-shop meets usually head over to the lower Phil's area. Out the door the group of 12 to 15 pedals a mile from the shop to the heavenly singletrack through heavily wooded, rolling terrain. Town: Bend. Contact: (541) 322-8814
50. BLACK DIAMOND & URBAN SESSIONS
On the Way is the center of all the legal, but highly secretive, urban activity happening around town. The core group of 30 pound, six-inch plus riders plan frequent trips up to B.C. and over to Moab. Town: Bend. Contact: (541) 322-8814
51. COG WILD
Log on to www.cogwild.com for the shuttle service ($10) and guided ride ($30) schedule. They cater to six National Forests with millions of acres and thousands of miles of singletrack. Rentals available. Town: Bend. Contact; (541) 385-7002; (800) 818-1902
52. MOE'S BIKE SHOP
A 6:30 p.m. Tuesday outing is kicked of in spring. The weekend rides happen throughout the year. There are numerous trails around Coos Bay: The average group of 15 people hold an advanced pace. Town: Coos Bay. Contact: (541) 756-7536; www.moesbikeshop.com
53. CAMP OUT WITH MOES
The bike shop organizes four camp out rides per year: Waldo Lake, McKenzie River Trail and Diamond Lake to name a few. Fifteen to 20 people camp overnight and start riding early Sunday. Town: Coos Bay. Contact: (541) 756-7536; www.moesbikeshop.com
54. ONE WHEEL WINTER
Over the winter Moe's has begun a 7 p.m. Wednesday unicycling program in the Coquile Hill High School gym. The 30-plus strong group stages races and games that fully test balancing skill. Town: Coos Bay. Contact: (541) 756-7536; www.moesbikeshop.com
55. THE BICYCLE SHOP
Says owner Mitch LaMoure, "The hard loop at Umpqua climbs 2000 feet in seven miles...but the return trail sure is fun!" Meet at the shop 5 p.m. Thursday. "If we raced the Tuesday night road crit the pace will be easy." Town: Sutherlin. Contact: (541) 957-1020
56. WALDRON'S OUTDOOR SPORTS
The normal ride schedule is noon Thursday and Sunday. Ride the steep and challenging trails at North Umpqua River. There are 75 miles of singletrack available. This is a recreational ride with a small group. Town: Roseburg. Contact: (541) 672-8992
57. BIKE CRAFT
Meet at the shop 6 p.m. Wednesday. This is a year 'round ride with 12 to 15 people. Hammer the short up and down terrain at Cathedral Hills or head over to the longer logging road climbs and singletrack descents at Elk Lane. Town: Grants Pass. Contact: (541) 476-4935
58. SATURDAY MORNING CLUB
This is a 7:30 a.m. meet at the Cathedral Hills parking lot. A group of ten ride for up to two hours and at a moderate pace. "It's straight up and down," nothing is flat out here," says Bike Craft. Then head to Donut Land for the after party. Town: Grants Pass. Contact: (541) 476-4935
59. RETURN ON THE JEDI PLUS MORE
Shop owner Richard Amneus says, "we run one of the hardest races in the Oregon Bicycle Racing Association series. It' 26 miles with 5000 feet of climbing. Log on to www.obra.org and www.bikecraft.com for all ride and race info." Town: Grants Pass. Contact: (541) 476-4935
60. CYCLE ANALYSIS
These 6 p.m., at-the-shop meets go up the Britt Trails and John's Peak. Expect 3000 feet of climbing, old logging roads, great singletrack, and a mix of deep woods and rocky areas. There are ten riders average. Town: Jacksonville. Contact: (541) 899-9190
61. RIDE NOW AND PIG-OUT LATER
The Cycle Analysis ride is a ten-strong mix of racers and thrill seekers. After the ride shop mom Jana makes a supreme home cooked dinner; pasta or zucchini garden burgers and homemade cookies or six layer brownie deluxe. Town: Jacksonville. Contact: (541) 899-9190
62. CYCLE SPORT
Half the people on the Ashland Cycle Sport ride generate from this shop. "The Ashland Watershed is pretty much straight up and straight down." There are 2000 to 4000 foot climbs that lead to tight and twisty singletrack descents. Town: Medford. Contact: (541) 857-0819.
63. SOMBA RIDES
Cycle Sport's Tom Kneeland is the one who coordinates events for the Southern Oregon Mountain Bike Association. If you come into this shop you will find a ride happening almost any time and on any day. Town: Medford. Contact: (541) 857- 0819; www.somba.org
64. SIMS CYCLE & FITNESS
Wednesday, 6 p.m. rides at Wagner Butte in Talent, or possible Fish or Applegate Lake. Applegate is the mellowest of three mountainous locations. These rides cater to more of an aggressive black diamond crowd. Town: Medford. Contact: (541) 772-9220
65. SIMS SHUTTLES
If the 6 p.m. Wednesday session is headed to the Ashland Watershed, it's a shuttle. Start from Bull Gap and descend a good 5000 feet down to Lithia Park. The trail is mix of fire road and singletrack. Up to ten riders. Town: Medford. Contact: (541) 772-9220
66. SIMS MT. SHASTA TRIPS
Twice a month trips to Shasta. Shuttle up Everett Memorial Highway to the top-out of 8000 feet. Then take the trail down to 3200 feet. En route riders happen across four sections of built-up obstacles. Town: Medford. Contact: (541) 772-9220
67. SIMS NORTH SHORE HAUNTS
"We lean more towards the freeride crowd," says sales manager and half of Grossman Project Bike's USA importer Fish Patterson. "We know where the legal obstacles are; Wagner Butter, the Watershed, and more." Town: Medford. Contact: (541) 772-9220
68. MORE WEEKEND EPICS
"We do it all at Sims: Travel one hour out of Bend to Willamette Pass, or further north to B.C. Maybe head down to CA and ride Downnieville, or go out towards the coast to the Arcata and Eureka area. Call for details." Town: Medford. Contact: (541) 772-9220
69. BEAR CREEK CYCLES
This is the shop where the fabled Mt. Ashland Ski Lodge 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday shuttles leave from. Only trusted shop go-ers and people who are willing to do trail maintenance are allowed on. Town: Ashland. (541) 488-4270.
70. CYCLE SPORT
The original area ride headed by legendary shop manager Scott Krupa. Meet 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday at The Plaza. "We ride right from town and just go up into the national Forest." Ride size is five to ten. Town: Ashland. Contact: (541) 488-0581
71. SISKIYOU CYCLERY
"We kick off our MTB schedule in the spring by scheduling both evening and weekend rides that meet at the shop. The Ashland loop is 28 miles long and has singletrack offshoots back down into town. Town: Ashland. Contact: (541) 482-1997
72. BICYCLE JONES
Once everyone gets together at 6 p.m. Wednesday the group of 6 to 30 cycles a couple of miles from the shop to the Moore Park area. It's hilly terrain with nice, tight, technical singletrack. Town: Klamath Falls. Contact: (541) 850-2453
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