Events
Gravel Ride, Camp Sherman, 27 miles, 1,100 feet of gain
While the leaves are flying off the trees, we are now rapidly moving into larch season, the time of year when the deciduous conifers turn a bright yellow. At Dirty Freehub, we designed the new Larch Time route with the purpose of connecting to this magical moment. It’s a twisty route with a few different punch out points, perfect for this […]
Past Event: Gravel Ride: Ghost of Ashwood, Madras, Oregon 44 miles with 4,300 feet of gain
With all the spooky weather moving in, it’s time to head out to THE GHOST … or in this case, the Ghost of Ashwood.
So join us on this ghost busting (and lung busting) adventure. 43 miles and 4,200 feet of climbing on gravel roads mixed with paved roads. Big climbs, big views.
The start is 16 miles north of Madras. (See the Dirty […]
Past Event: Gravel Bike Ride, Clear Lake, Oregon
Leaf peeping is a sport done best from a bike. And we have the perfect Dirty Freehub route in mind, a route we created just for this adventure. Now let’s hope the wind blows in the right direction. We call this route Tombstone because it starts at Tombstone Pass which is sort of, kind of, vaguely near Clear Lake. Due to the sections on single […]
Past Event: Gravel Ride, Suttle Lake Oregon
Let’s do one of our favorites, but mix up the start: Sherman’s Waltz. So we will start at Suttle Lodge and Boathouse which means you won’t be cold for long because you start on the climb up to Round Lake.
Let me repeat … we will start at the Suttle Lake Lodge …. And NOT at the listed start in the Ride Guide. We will meet right in […]
Past Event: 3-Days of Riding in Lakeview, Oregon!
Come join us for 3 great days of gravel riding in Lakeview, Oregon. The weather is looking terrific! Highs in the low 70’s and mostly sunny. We will explore 3 routes we are working on. None have been published on the Dirty Freehub site.
This is a simple, low-key event. The purpose is:
to build momentum for gravel cycling in and around […]
Past Event: Gravel Ride, Madras, Oregon
Fingers crossed, the smoke gods will be kind and we continue with blue skies. But to give us a slight edge, let’s head to Madras to ride the Path of Totality. I haven’t done this ride in a few years, but my local pal DeWayne says we are all good to go. Here’s the Dirty Freehub Ride Guide.
To register for the event which is free go […]
Past Event: Gravel Ride, Sisters, Oregon
With temps cooling on Monday, it’s the perfect time to get in a fun gravel ride: Gravel Cracker (The Classic Version). Here’s the Ride Guide from Dirty Freehub. To register for the event go Meetup.
Past Event: Gravel Ride, Painted Hills, Oregon
Join the Dirty Freehub team on the Priest Hole Ride in the Painted Hills. Registration is a must. Here are all the details: https://www.meetup.com/bend-area-cycling-enthusiasts/events/302988914/
Past Event: Gravel Ride, Camp Sherman, Oregon
The early bird might not get the worm … but we are hoping to find some cooler temps for some gravel riding fun. It’s an early start with an early hill climb that means you will be buzzing downhill when the temps start roasting you. The route? Green Ridge Lookout! Register on Meetup.
Past Event: Gravel Ride, Bend, Oregon
With the smoke blowing in from LaPine, let’s escape and head toward Sisters. Coffee run is an easier one with only 1,200 feet of climbing… plus we have a coffee stop at the turn around point. The start is at the Tumalo Reservoir.
Here’s the full Ride Guide. To register, go to Meetup.
Past Event: Gravel Bike and Birding Event – Bend City Nature Challenge
On April 27th, Bend will have its first-ever City Nature Challenge through efforts of Think Wild and supported by Dirty Freehub. The City Nature Challenge is a global event that encourages citizen science to find and document wildlife observations while reducing the barriers for people to connect with nature. We will be recording our […]
Past Event: Bike Ride – The HooDoos in Central Oregon
Saturday is lining up for the perfect day to step away from that bike trainer to join the Dirty Freehub team on a ride. This ride starts at the Crooked River Campground and includes amazing views of the Lake Billy Chinook area.
A few things to know: this is going to be a Dirty Freehub photo /video shoot, so wear your brightest coolest […]
Past Event: Taking Photos for Dirty Freehub
Taking great photos for our Ride Guides and for marketing Dirty Freehub is no easy task. After all, you are on a bike ride! So let’s bring in professional photographer and cyclist, Don Miller who does an amazing job at both wildlife photography and landscapes. When: November 14th from 6 pm to 7:30 PST. Here’s the recording:
Specifically, […]
Past Event: Join us for the Baker Bash 2023!
Hanging out at campfires, gravel cycling, heading to the Taste of Baker … this event is half tailgating party, half bike camp. Limited to 50 intermediate cyclists. All in historic Baker City, in Northeast Oregon.
This is a great way to contribute to the missions of Dirty Freehub while getting some great riding in with new and old friends. […]
Past Event: 10 Year Anniversary Party & Ride
Wowzzzer, it’s been ten years since we posted the very first route on a website. So, of course, it’s time to celebrate. We have an online event and a bike ride to mark the occasion.
The Online Party
When:
August 23rd, 7 pm
Location:
Join Zoom Meeting
Dial in remote for this fireside chat (yes, it’s been a hot summer) with our […]
Past Event: Best of Bend Gravel
Meet with our two founders, Gravel Girl and Captain O, in this highly interactive webinar to find out about their top Dirty Freehub gravel routes in Central Oregon. (Which is damn hard to select.)
We have also invited a special guest, Serena Bishop Gordon, our hometown badass gravel cyclist to toss in her perspective. She will also talk […]
Past Event: Wallowas Bikepacking Tour
Let’s dial in with route designer, Ben Groeneveld, with this drill-down webinar covering his latest adventure, the Wallowas Bikepacking Tour. We will kick it off with why this is his favorite place to ride in northeast Oregon and drill- down into the nitty-gritty details with his insider view.
This is one fun bike backing route: The […]
Past Event: Skyline Forest – 20 Minutes w/ Brad Chalfant
The Skyline Forest: What You Can Do To Have an Impact
We love the Deschutes Land Trust; they are all about conserving land for wildlife, scenic views and local communities. That includes some of the beautiful places that you ride. One of the places that is on their radar is the Skyline Forest, one of our favorite places to ride gravel out […]
Past Event: 20 Minutes w/ MacGyver
Worried about being stranded by an unexpected mechanical when you are out riding your bike? This event will help you think through the top mechanical issues and how you can be ready for quick fixes in the field. Andrew, aka MacGyver, has tons of experience with patching together bikes with little or no gear. (He’s the kind of guy who always […]
