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Community Ride: Coffee Run
Chit, chat. This ride is perfect for a group ride. Let’s kick off October with a celebration gravel ride from Tumalo Resevoir to Sisters and back. The route is Coffee Run; It’s the perfect route for a group ride, especially because we will stop in Sisters for some coffee!
Ride Guide: Coffee Run
Ride Organizer: Linda English aka […]
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Community Ride: Little Brother
Rolling gravel, high-desert views, and a backroad adventure along the edge of the Maury Mountains
We’re heading out near Brothers, Oregon for Little Brother: a 37-mile gravel loop with about 1,700 feet of climbing, rolling farmland, desert sage, colorful rhyolite and basalt cliffs, and a few flowing creeks along the way.
This route […]
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Community Ride: Path of Totality (Madras)
Let’s head to north of Madras to ride the Path of Totality which has a whole lot of waterfront riding along Lake Simtustus plus a tour of Madras.
Just a warning to you gravel purest: the route has a whole lot of pavement (75%) mixed with single track and gravel. I plan on over inflating my tires! Ebikes are welcome … you do have some […]
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Chino Grinder
Celebrated as Arizona’s oldest and most iconic gravel grinder, the Chino Grinder has earned its reputation as the toughest gravel race in the West. This endurance cycling event highlights Arizona’s diverse beauty while traveling on sections of the longest continuously used road in the country. The remote course has multiple distances […]
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Rough Rider Gravel
TransRockies Rough Rider brings riders together for an unforgettable gravel adventure in the high desert of Prescott, Arizona. Rooted in the area’s frontier heritage and brought to life with a modern TransRockies spirit, it’s an experience built around challenge, connection, and the thrill of exploring wild country by bike.
Expect […]
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Goblin Valley Gravel Ride
Goblin Valley Gravel Ride invites cyclists to experience the striking desert landscapes of central Utah as part of the Goblin Valley Dirt Festival weekend. Set near Green River, this ride takes participants through a surreal terrain filled with towering hoodoos known as “goblins,” the mushroom shaped rock formations that make Goblin Valley […]
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BorderLands Gravel
BorderLands Gravel is an immersive gravel cycling experience set in the rugged and remote landscapes of the Arizona-Sonora borderlands. Riders can choose from multiple course distances, making the event welcoming for both seasoned gravel racers and newer riders looking for a true adventure. What sets BorderLands Gravel apart is its blend of […]
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Desert Gravel
TransRockies Desert Gravel is an otherworldly gravel adventure where wide-open desert, ancient landscapes, and big-bike energy come together on the Colorado–Utah borderlands. Centered in Fruita, this event is made for riders who want to test their grit, soak up sweeping views, and share the day with a community that knows how to have fun in […]
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Gorge Gravel
Dust off your saddle and kick off the season at Gorge Gravel, an early-spring gravel grinder built to test your fitness and launch your training for the grand tour of gravel, the Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder in June. The Gorge Grinder returns in 2026 with the most extensive course redesign in event history. This one-day event offers three […]
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Cascade Gravel
Wondering where to find the best gravel riding near Bend, Oregon? Cascade Gravel, based out of Sisters, delivers one of the most scenic and diverse gravel events in the country. This celebration of gravel takes riders deep into Central Oregon’s high desert, offering incredible views of the Cascade Mountain Range and miles of quiet, remote […]
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Oregon Tour De Outback
In the high desert of southeastern Oregon, the Oregon Tour de Outback delivers more than just road & gravel rides. Cyclists travel hundreds of miles to experience quiet highways, rugged gravel roads, and the rare combination of adventure and genuine small-town hospitality that defines Lake County. From the moment riders arrive, it feels […]
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Oregon Trail Gravel
Oregon Trail Gravel is a multi-day gravel cycling excursion scheduled for July 2027 in the scenic Cascade Mountains. Organized by Breakaway Promotions, this five-day event offers a variety of participation levels, ranging from the highly competitive Pioneer race to the more relaxed Settler and E-bike categories.
Participants enjoy a […]
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Community Ride: Big, Big Red
Rumor has it that Big, Big Red is riding SWEET. What’s so special? Rivers (yes, plural) hugging fun, waterfalls, and one famous ponderosa tree. Toss in fall colors! Plus it’s one of the flatter routes we do … and it’s a smidge of everything (gravel, single track and bike paths.).
Distance: 48 miles with 1,500 feet of gain
Here’s the […]
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Water & Lava Ride with the Rock Doc
Join us for an in-depth geology bike tour with our one and only Rock Doctor, Dr. Kim Ely — geologist, educator, longtime Dirty Freehub contributor, and expert storyteller of Central Oregon’s volcanic past. Kim has a gift for connecting big geologic ideas to the places we ride, turning “cool scenery” into a deeper understanding of why […]
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The Grey Ghost Pursuit
The Grey Ghost Pursuit is a gravel cycling celebration set in the rugged landscapes of Rossland, British Columbia, bringing riders together for a weekend of adventure, community, and pure rideable fun. As the West Kootenays’ inaugural gravel event, it showcases some of the region’s finest forest service roads and double track, designed for […]
Motown Ridge Community Ride
Join us for our group ride on Motown which starts just outside of Detroit, Oregon.
Date: Sept 23rd, 10 am is when we roll out of the parking lot.
Location: Near Detroit Lake, Oregon (see the Ride Guide for the exact location)
Route: Motown 40 miles, 3,900 feet of climbing
Register on our Meetup: […]
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Aging Cyclists Ride and Chat Community Ride
Keeping the Wheels Rolling: A Chat and Ride with Longevity Advisor Kim Collier
What does it take to keep riding strong, confidently, and joyfully as we age? Join Dirty Freehub for a special morning with Kim Collier, our Longevity Advisor, lifelong cyclist, movement coach, and expert in healthy aging. We’ll begin with an informal […]
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Green Ridge Lookout Community Ride
Green Ridge Lookout will be spectacular this week; the blue skies will make the mountain views just that much COOOOOLER. The route starts off with a nice warm up and then you tackle the big climb at mile 10. Then roll along the ridge until you blast back down to the parking area. Ok, maybe not blast … there’s a good single track […]
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Oktoberfest Community Ride
I spy some good weather and Oktoberfest is always a local favorite. The route includes a trip to Tumalo Falls and a lot of wandering around the woods, with a patch of single track which you can easily avoid.
If this seems toooooo long, you are in luck. This route is super easy to cut short … there are several jump off points that will […]
Big Summit Prairie Community Ride
Sorry this ride has been cancelled due to rain!
Join Jenn Edwards on the Big Summit Prairie Ride, a truly great tour of the heart of the Ochoco National Forest in Central Oregon.
Route: The Big Summit Prairie. We are doing the short version (look under Notes and Options Tab) which is 30 miles and 1,800 feet of gain. […]
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Walla Walla Grit
The Walla Walla Grit is a fast-growing gravel cycling event that showcases the natural beauty and vibrant outdoor recreation of the Walla Walla Valley. Located in the southeastern corner of Washington State, it’s known for its steep climbs on gravel roads, some of which are very chunky—more like a rock garden than a simple unpaved surface. […]
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WYO-131 Gravel Grinder
Welcome to gravel paradise. Lander—ranked among America’s best outdoor towns—is famous for climbing and mountain biking, but its world-class gravel riding is the real hidden gem. Set at the base of the Wind River Range, west of Jackson and south of the Bighorns, Lander delivers sweeping mountain views, rolling high-desert roads, and the […]
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McCool Community Ride
Let’s head south east of Bend, to ride the NEWLY PUBLISHED version of the McCool route. This visits two different lakes, includes lava flow areas, and has loads of fun miles. (If you did this last time, we are changing the start, adding water hugging miles, and skipping the tree hopping section.). With a little luck we will see the flock of […]
Pawn (Espresso Version) Community Ride
Call it the last day of summer as the rain moves in this week (yippie!) If you love to climb gravel and then descend on pavement, this ride is for you. We will have dust and a smidge of ruggedness to keep us honest, then a buzzing downhill back to Sisters. The route? The Pawn (Espresso) version … why just the name gives me the jitters. So […]
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Summit 2 Sound (S2S)
*Summit 2 Sound has been postponed to 2027*
Summit 2 Sound is a high-energy endurance bike experience that brings people together through movement, community, and purpose. Produced by Peace Peloton, the event invites cyclists to challenge themselves while directly supporting emerging businesses and entrepreneurs. It’s a shared journey […]
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Big Sky Spectaculaire
Join a small, select group of adventurous riders to experience this bold 900-mile journey across Montana’s sweeping mountains and open prairie. Designed for those who crave remote terrain and big horizons, this event weaves together low traffic gravel, rugged two track, and rarely ridden stretches that feel both wild and expansive.
Riders […]
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Gravel Worlds
Experience the grit, community, and adventure of Gravel Worlds, one of the most iconic gravel cycling events in the country. Held on the endless rolling roads of Nebraska, Gravel Worlds welcomes everyone from first time riders to elite racers for an unforgettable endurance challenge. What makes it special isn’t just the miles- it’s the […]
Community Ride: Big, Big Red (well sort of)
Big, Big Red. What’s so special? Rivers (yes, plural) hugging fun, waterfalls, and one famous ponderosa tree. Plus it’s one of the flatter routes we do … and it’s a smidge of everything (gravel, single track and bike paths.). We are going to change up the start (so read the Meetup post) to make it a tad shorter.
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$10 for riders […]
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Lewis and Clark Gravel Classic
On July 25, 2026, the inaugural Lewis & Clark Gravel Classic invites you to pedal the same wild Missouri River corridors that challenged the Corps of Discovery more than two centuries ago. Starting and finishing in the friendly riverside town of Cascade, Montana, this is more than a race — it’s a full-on celebration of Montana’s […]
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Bunchgrass Community RIde
Looking for a cool mountain escape this Friday? Join us for Bunchgrass. This is one of those rides that reminds you why you love gravel. You’ll roll beneath towering old-growth trees, cruise quiet forest roads, enjoy sweeping views of the Cascade peaks, ride a fun stretch of the McKenzie River Trail, and take in the stunning views of Wolf […]
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Coffee Run! Community Ride
With this fresh air, let’s do a local ride: Coffee Run! which is a route that spins from Tumalo Reservoir over to Sisters and back on a mixture of fast gravel, slow gravel, single track and a little bit of pavement tossed in. Go the whole distance or turnaround sooner, we are just out to have fun and enjoy the awesome views of the mountains. […]
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Suttle Wizard Community Ride
Join us Sunday morning for an early start to beat the heat on this new route: Suttle Wizard. If you ride this area, you will appreciate just how much fun we have packed into this route. Big views of Mt Washington, a visit to the Wizard Falls Fish Hatchery, a stop at the Camp Sherman store … the Lake Creek Trail. And a start and finish at the […]
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Gravel Unravel – Why-Not-Chee
Gravel Unravel – Why-Not-Chee is an endurance gravel cycling event set deep within the lush forests of Olympic National Forest on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. Towering evergreens, moss draped trees, and quiet gravel roads create an immersive Pacific Northwest backdrop for riders ready to test their limits and embrace the challenge. […]
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Grassland Gravel Adventure Ride
Grassland Gravel Adventure is a wide open celebration of gravel riding set across the sweeping prairie of Fort Pierre National Grassland. With miles of rolling mixed grass terrain and endless horizon in every direction, this event delivers a true party on the prairie atmosphere where riders can choose their own pace and style of adventure. […]
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Cowhorn Community Ride
Diamond Peak[/caption]Ready for a big day of adventure? Join us for a group ride on Cowhorn: this 38-mile lollipop loop packs in 3,700 feet of climbing, rewarding riders with spectacular views of Mt. Thielsen, Diamond Peak, Cowhorn Mountain, and Lemolo Lake.
The Route
Cowhorn We’ll average about 8 -10 mph.
The Start
DO NOT use […]
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Wolf Mountain Community Ride
Let’s Ride: Wolf Mountain Lookout!
Big views, backroad variety, and a fire lookout you can climb
We’re heading back into the Ochocos for Wolf Mountain Lookout: a 37-mile lollipop with about 3,100 feet of climbing, plenty of ponderosa forest, streams, wildflowers, rocky bits, smoother bits, and just enough surface switching to keep […]
