The Pawn
5 Star Route
Sisters, Oregon
An adventurous up / down route with big views of volcanic craters, mountain tops, and long ridgelines with constantly changing terrain from gravel roads to rugged forest service track to flowy single-track.
Route: Loop | 42 mi
Gain: 3,300 ft
Surface: 80% gravel, 15% single-track, 5% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Navigation: Attention Required
Locale: Remote
Tire Suggestion: 45 mm+
eBike Friendly: No
Wattle & Water
5 Star Route
Hobart, Tasmania
A wonderful mixture of paved and gravel roads, along with the triple Fs … farms, forests and fantastic water views. Continuously rolling terrain, that adds up to a bit of climbing, without any long, sustained “Tassie” climbs.
Route: Loop | 48 mi
Gain: 4,800 ft
Surface: 65% gravel, 35% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Navigation: Straightforward
Locale: Rural
Tire Suggestion: 40 mm+
eBike Friendly: Yes
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
Navigation: Attention Required
Locale: Urban
Tire Suggestion: 40mm +
eBike Friendly: No
