Weyerhaeuser enforcing gravel road permits amid confusion over public right-of-way
Pedaling private timber land? Better have a permit.
gravel riding
After Outback incidents and poop-fire, event will teach ‘Leave no Trace’ ethics
Bikepacking without leaving a trace. It’s possible, but it takes a bit of preparation.
The Oregon Outback is dead, long live the Oregon Outback!
Rumors of the death of the Oregon Outback have been greatly exaggerated.
The gear that got me through the Oregon Outback
A few thoughts on key pieces of my Oregon Outback kit.
The Ride: Exploring Barney Reservoir and rugged timber roads west of Forest Grove
Many roads like this beckon adventure seekers just miles west of downtown Forest Grove.(Photos by J. Maus/BikePortland) This ride recap is sponsored by 21st Avenue Bicycles. They’ve stepped up to bring you more coverage of the great bike adventures that await right outside your door. Stay tuned all year long as we explore the best … Read more
The Oregon Outback was the hardest — and best — ride I’ve ever done
One year ago I rode up central Oregon’s spine and I still get chills thinking about it.
McMenamins Grand Lodge as a base camp for biking adventures around Forest Grove
Get a room. Then ride your bike.
The Ride: The Gifford Gravel 50, an exhilirating day in the saddle
Forest roads beckon you across the border.
Hey gravel road riders – runners want in on the action too
It turns out, some runners want to use remote gravel roads too.
The Ride: Scappoose to the Banks-Vernonia Trail via logging roads
Pisgah Road near Gunners Lakes Mainline was a wrong turn that turned out right.(Photos J. Maus/BikePortland) Note: Welcome to the first in a series of posts sponsored by 21st Avenue Bicycles. They’ve stepped up to bring you more coverage of bikepacking and adventure rides. Stay tuned all year as we explore the best backroads and … Read more
The Ride: Unpaved fun on Banks backroads (photo gallery)
Just beyond Banks awaits a world of backroads possibilities.
Travel Oregon adds gravel routes to bicycling portal website
Now you have one less excuse to not explore Oregon’s excellent unpaved roads. RideOregonRide.com, the awesome resource developed by Oregon’s tourism commission Travel Oregon, now includes a handful of the best gravel rides our state has to offer.