Bend and Central Oregon

† Explanation of BAC Ride Fee – This fee is not included in the Estimated Cost and is non-refundable once submitted. The Ride Fee for US and Canada is $85 and $100 for all other countries, both are per participant.

Ride Description

OVERVIEW:  Visit and tour the recreation mecca of the Pacific Northwest, Bend, OR.  Cycle in high desert surrounded by snow-capped mountains, drop down through Crooked River Canyon, climb McKenzie Pass to the Dee Wright Observatory and take your time cycling the Aufderheide National Scenic Byway. Take a rest day in Sisters or cycle to Camp Sherman for lunch along the Metolius River. Enjoy an evening in cabins along the McKenzie River and relax, hike, or boat at Odell Lake Resort. You will be cycling on scenic, quiet roads with limited traffic for most of this tour.

RIDE RATING:  This is a high level 2B with an average of 48 miles/day and an elevation gain of 2387 feet,  Longer rides will be offered for stronger cyclists.

Day 1 Bend Loop 44.7 miles with 1800 ft. gain

Day 2 Bend-Prineville 52 miles with 1475 ft. gain

Day 3 Prineville-Sisters 50 miles with 1650 ft. gain

Day 4 Rest in Sisters or do a loop ride to Camp Sherman 43 miles with 1510 ft. gain

Day 5 McKenzie Pass  44.5 miles with 2408 ft. gain

Day 6 Aufderheide Scenic Byway  64 miles with 3650 ft.  gain ***Please  note this is above 2B rating.

Day 7 Oakridge-Odell Lake Resort 33.7 miles with 4269 ft. gain. Shuttle is offered on this day for all cyclists, since this day is above 2 B rating and there is moderate traffic.

Day 8 Odell Lake Resort to LaPine 49 miles and 1568 ft. gain

Day 9 LaPine-Bend 49 miles with 2274 ft. gain

WEATHER:  Average temperatures in the Bend area for September are 74 degrees for a high and 40 degrees for a low. Please remember this is an average and it could be much warmer.  The potential for rain is slight, but rain gear should be with you.

LODGING AND MEALS:  Accommodations range from 3 star motels, to cabins on the McKenzie River or to a rustic lodge and cabins at Odell Lake Resort. Two group dinners and 8 breakfasts are included on this tour.

ADMINISTRATION:  Estimated cost of $1350 includes 10 nights lodging double occupancy, 2 group dinners, 8 breakfasts, luggage van, leader expenses, daily social hour, bike maps, RWGPS links, and cue sheets.  The ride deposit is $700 with the remaining balance of $650 due March 31, 2018. A fee may be required for cars left in Bend during the tour. 

LOGISTICS:  The Bend and Central Oregon tour starts at 5 pm on September 23, 2018 at the Red lion Inn, Bend, OR. This tour ends on Oct. 3rd after breakfast. Bend can be reached via the Redmond, OR airport  (Roberts Airport) with daily direct flights to and from San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, Los Angeles and more. Shuttle service is available to Bend from the airport.  

SINGLES AND SOLOS POLICY:  Singles are welcome! It is recommended that singles, who want a roommate, try to find their own. However, after receipt of the initial deposit, a single without a roommate will be placed on the ride and given until February 1, 2018 with a full refund (minus the BAC fee and processing fees) or pay the $700 single supplement and stay on the ride. Single supplement payments will need to be made directly to the Ride Leader. If a single pays the supplement, they may continue to seek a roommate, but must plan to participate without a roommate if necessary. The ride leader will assist by attempting to match singles applying for the ride.

CANCELLATION POLICY:  The BAC ride registration fee and payment processisng fees are not refundable unless the entire tour is cancelled. Refunds of tour payments will depend upon whether a replacement rider signs up, and on costs that can be recouped. The amount refunded will be based on the principle that the tour’s remaining participants will not incur any additional cost as a result of cancellations. If the cancelling participant is replaced, a refund will be made at that time. If the cancelling participant can’t be replaced any refund will be determined after the ride and final expense report are completed. If a single participant cancels and another roommate cannot be found, in addition to other costs that cannot be recouped the cancelling roommate may also be liable for the single supplement fee of the roommate remaining on the tour. BAC encourages members to purchase trip cancellation insurance.

PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITY:  Please remember that BAC Ride Leaders are volunteers, and that successful tours depend on participants providing much of their own support. Participants are expected to come to the ride well trained, in good health and ready to accomplish the required daily riding using well-maintained bicycles. All participants should accept responsibility for a safe and enjoyable tour. We encourage you to read the ride description carefully and respond to requests from Ride Leader. While on the ride, support your Ride Leader with offers to help with various tasks such as happy hour preparation and clean-up. Please do not interfere with the ride by inviting non-participants onto any portion of the ride or tour. Please keep the Ride Leader informed of any special request you may have and respect the Ride Leader’s decisions.

SIGN-UP:  To register for this ride, use the sign-up links just above the Ride Description. After preliminary acceptance, you will be moved to the pending list and receive an email requesting you to go back to the BAC site to digitally accept the Release of Liability (ROL), and pay the non-refundable BAC fee ($50) and tour deposit ($700) by credit card. As soon as your deposit has been processed, your name(s) will be added to the Participant List. BAC members with questions may contact the Ride Leader by "clicking" the name at the top of this Ride Description, or call Loretta at 206-300-8898.