Buenos Aires (Rancho de la Osa Start)
5 Star Route
~ Tucson, Arizona
This is a version of the classic Buenos Aires route but starts from Rancho de la Osa, a working dude ranch near the US-Mexico border just outside of the town of Sasabe.
Route: Lollipop | 44 mi
Gain: 2,500 ft
Surface: ~ 100% gravel
Technical Difficulty: Demanding
Locale: Remote
Coffee Run!
5 Star Route
Bend, Oregon
A simple out-and-back route that is a great cold weather ride. Not much climbing, but a lot of spinning to keep you warm. Big views of the Cascade Mountains, some interesting and infamous history, and a stop at a coffee house in Sisters?
Route: Out & Back | 31 mi
Gain: 1,200 ft
Surface: ~ 65% gravel, 15% single-track, 20% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Urban Backcountry
Grande Ronde Valley
5 Star Route
La Grande, Oregon
A mixed surface route starting and ending at the Lodge at Hot Lake Springs outside La Grande, OR.
The route is quiet and scenic. The longest gravel sector (High Valley Road) is particularly scenic as it climbs above the valley offering great views.
Highlights: Farm Stands with local produce.
Route: Loop | 34 mi
Gain: 1,300 ft
Surface: 60% gravel, 40% paved
Technical Difficulty: Easier
Locale: Rural
Lands of the Yachats
5 Star Route
Central Coast, Oregon
A ride with steep hills, skinny roads, and a variety of forests ranging from young new growth to mature forests with large mossy trees and a developing shade canopy. Oh, and did we mention a start at the beautiful Yachats Bay?
Route: Lollipop | 34 mi
Gain: 3,896 ft
Surface: ~ 40% gravel, 60% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Remote
Lost Wagon Train
5 Star Route
Madras, Oregon
This route highlights many of the unique features of riding gravel in Madras. The Baldwin Hills. Hay Creek. The Crooked River National Grasslands. The farming community of Gateway. Lake Simtustus. Dry Canyon. A great early season ride!
Route: Loop | 57 mi
Gain: 4,600 ft
Surface: 35% gravel, 5 % Roubaix, 60% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Rural
Poke the Bear
5 Star Route
Madras, Oregon
Roll up and over the Baldwin Hills, through some of Oregon’s wild country and past several historic farms. Then relish in a long, gradual descent back to town with outstanding views of the Cascade mountains.
Route: Loop | 33 mi
Gain: 2,400 ft
Surface: 14% paved / 86% gravel
Technical Difficulty: Demanding
Locale: Remote
Rock Art
5 Star Route
~ Tucson, Arizona
A simple loop through the desert to explore art created from rocks gathered throughout the desert. Done by local mountain bike artisans.
Route: Figure 8 | 8 mi
Gain: 247 ft
Surface: ~ 100% gravel/dirt trail
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Urban Backcountry
Romeo
5 Star Route
NorCal (Yreka), California (North)
A loop through beautiful rolling farmlands with constant mountain views (the Siskiyou mountains to the north, Mt Shasta and the Trinity peaks to the south) and an abundance of wildlife. Antelope, deer, birds of prey.
Route: Loop | 48 mi
Gain: 2,600 ft
Surface: 60% gravel, 40% paved
Technical Difficulty: Demanding
Locale: Rural
Sasabe
5 Star Route
~ Tucson, Arizona
A highly scenic rolling gravel ride through Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge. Get big views of the sacred peak Baboquivari. Visit Rancho De La Oso, an amazing dude Ranch loaded with Hollywood history. Get up close to the "new" border wall. Pop into the Sasabe store for a burrito. Stop at the Buenos Aires Visitor’s Center to learn about the amazing wildlife and storied history of the Refuge.
Route: Loop | 29 mi
Gain: 1,300 ft
Surface: ~ 90% gravel, 10% paved
Technical Difficulty: Easier
Locale: Remote
The Bombsite
5 Star Route
Brookings, Oregon
An exploration of the Brookings area's history, including the harbor, the Chetco River, the logging industry, fire events, and a World War II bombing site. Expect good gravel roads with minimal traffic. The journey is enriched with lush forests and scenic overlooks, providing vista views of the Coast Mountain peaks and the Pacific Ocean shoreline.
Route: Lollipop | 47 mi
Gain: 5,300 ft
Surface: ~70% gravel, 30% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Extremely Remote
Townie
5 Star Route
Bend, Oregon
Learn the secret little paths and gravel roads of Bend. Not your classic five-star ride, but we recommend you give it a go just to learn about our town.
Route: Loop | 17 mi
Gain: 1,000 ft
Surface: 30% gravel, 20% paved bike path, 50% paved road
Technical Difficulty: Easier
Locale: Urban
Tum Tum
5 Star Route
Corvallis, Oregon
Experience the heart of the mid-Willamette Valley and the eastern flank of the Coast Mountains. Expect deep, dark forests, vista views, lung-sucking popper hills, historical points of interest, and some eclectic art.
Route: Loop | 39 mi
Gain: 3,800 ft
Surface: ~ 55% gravel, 10% single-track, 35% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Remote
Westside Tour
5 Star Route
Bend, Oregon
A great entry-level ride that includes First Street rapids, the North River trail, Shevlin Park, Phil’s Trailhead, Good Dog Park, River Bend Park, Miller Park, and Drake Park. Wow!
Route: Loop | 25 mi
Gain: 1,300 ft
Surface: 50% gravel, 5% single-track , 20% bike path, 25% paved
Technical Difficulty: Easier
Locale: Urban
