Lower Bridge

Development Route / Bend, Oregon / Published: Oct 2018 / Directions

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Cyclists on Barr road, gravel, near Tumalo, Oregon.

The "pump and chunk" section.

Route:

Loop | 76 mi

Gain:

3,100 ft

Surface:

40 % gravel, 60% paved

Technical Difficulty:

Moderate

Navigation:

Straightforward

Locale:

Rural

Tire Suggestion:

38 mm+

Options:

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This is a great mixed gravel ride that takes in many elements of other routes like Alpaca, Westside Tour and H2O.

Caution, this is a Development Route. It has not been fully vetted or ridden by the Dirty Freehub Team. Go prepared and expect a bit more adventure. Any feedback you have would be much appreciated. You can leave it below in the comments block.

Map

Brown = gravel / dirt road

Blue = single track

Red = paved road

Purple = paved bike path

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Highlights & Remarkable Spots

Rainshadow Organics / ~ Mile 35

Around mile 35, you’ll pass Rainshadow Organics, an incredible locally owned farm, open seasonally (check their website for hours of operation!), where you can buy snacks and use their water spigots! Rainshadow uses sustainable practices and is deeply committed to solving the problems currently facing human health, regional food security, local economics and the environmental conservation of a shifting global climate.

Ride Details

When We Like to Ride This

A great late fall to early spring route.

Terrain & Riding

Without moisture, the “moon dust” on Barr road can be brutal. Also, Barr road has a 3 mile section of “pump and chunk”. Even though the route is 60% paved road, we recommend tires of 38 mm or better. Miles 56 to 59 (Barr road) are demanding with sand, big pump track like features, and some rocks.

The Start

Lat / Long: 44.058724, -121.357051

Northwest Crossing roundabout.

Food & Water

None.

Notes & Options

Route Notes

Expect some traffic on the road sections. A red blinky light is recommended.

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