Klootchy Creek MTB event kicks off new series of rides and races on the Oregon Coast
An exciting new series of MTB rides and races kicks off June 3rd and 4th at Klootchy Creek Trails.
bicycle tourism
Oregon’s upgraded biker campsites will get you excited to ride
These sites will make some drivers jealous.
Travel Oregon will revamp tourism strategy and cycling could play stronger role
Travel Oregon, the state’s tourism office, has released a 10-year draft transformational strategy for the Oregon tourism industry. Some cycling and transportation advocates think this could be a good opportunity to push the agency to promote car-free tourism and biking as part of its strategy. Travel Oregon appears to want to make a dramatic change … Read more
Cycling wins big in statewide tourism recovery grants
Oregon’s tourism commission Travel Oregon has just announced $2.4 million in economic recovery grants to help create more Covid-safe tourism opportunities. Among the 60 winners, many of the awards will improve cycling trails and riding destinations all over the state. Here are the projects (emphases mine): Central Oregon Trail Alliance ($25,000) to construct a new … Read more
ODOT will build hiker/biker campsites at Viento, releases photos of Mitchell Point Tunnel path
(ODOT renderings of Mitchell Point tunnel portals.)
Ready for a challenge? Harney County’s ‘Skull’ ride is waiting
Challenge yourself and help boost a rural Oregon economy.
Travel Oregon bike tourism update: Summit coming, fat biking the coast, big award for the Timber Trail, and more
Start with loads of natural beauty, then add smart advocacy and promotion.
Nascent ‘Oregon Statewide Trails Coalition’ comes into focus with summit planned for fall
The new org could become a powerful force statewide.
Travel Oregon mulls need for statewide trails advocacy organization
Would more coordination lead to more trails?
Bikes and trains: Free meetup at the Green Dragon tonight
They’re the smallest and the biggest vehicles many people use during their lives, and they keep becoming a better travel pair.