Calendar

Ok folks, this is it – we’ve finalized the calendar for 2013.  Things worked out great last year so we’re sticking with the same general schedule:

Dalles Mountain 60 – March 9

This is the event that started it all and that’s part of the reason we continue to do it.  The other reason it that it’s a great early season ride and a good introduction to those interested in trying their hand at grinding some gravel.  It will be run exactly the same as prior years – same route, same start, etc.  The only big difference is that access to the Maryhill Loops is potentially compromised.  Access it at your own risk – as with everything we do, we take no responsibility whatsoever for anything you do…

You can click here for all the ride details.  For those that haven’t ridden it, it’s very low key, we don’t keep track of times or anything.  Just show up and ride.

Amazing day out.  Read the recap here…

Rickreall Gravel Classic – April 6

VeloDirt is sponsoring Oregon’s newest gravel grinder – the Rickreall Gravel Classic being put on by Jason and Ryan.  Not only does this event slot perfectly into the VeloDirt calendar, but the course is also significantly different than anything we’re doing.  We love this new event and can’t wait to grind out some long miles of Willamette Valley gravel.

Race flyer here, with more details here.

The Rapture – May 4

Once again we rented the pavilion at the Flying-M-Ranch.  There will be camping and beer again this year.  The pavilion is being rented courtesy of Wabi Woolens.  Beer and grillables/food are being provided courtesy of 21st Avenue Bikes.  We encourage you to return the favor and support these two awesome local businesses.

You can read all the details here.  Feel free to search the web for write-ups if you’re itching for more photos, writeups, etc. from prior years.  There is no registration, signup, etc.  Just show up and ride.

The Oregon Stampede – June 1

We’ll be running the Stampede in the early summer again, same as last year.  Hopefully we can snag some of that perfect weather from last year.

You can read all the details here and learn more about the route here.

There is no registration of any sort except for camping.  Show up, ride your bike, take care of your own shit, have fun…

Name TBD – Date TBD

I haven’t set a date for this, but expect it to go down sometime in September or October.  Expect it to conflict with cross season.  So be it.  Expect it to be hard.  I’m not down for making things hard just for the sake of being hard, but the route will circumnavigate Mount Hood mostly on dirt.  It’ll be around 180 miles with a shit-ton of climbing.  We’ll set a date soon, but we won’t have the final details together for a few more months since most of the route is covered in snow right now.  This will be our little experiment to see if there is any demand in Oregon for something really truly big.   And no, skinny tires won’t make it on this one, I promise.

About Our “Rides”

As a reminder, these aren’t bike races.  They aren’t real bike events.  They are completely unsupported and unsanctioned bike rides – we come up with a route, you come ride it if you want – but we take no responsibility for anything you do before, during, or after your ride.   There are no entrance fees, no prizes and while we generally keep track of folks times, we don’t really care whether you choose to ride it as fast as you can or enjoy a leisurely day out with your friends.