Going east (again) for Cycle Oregon
This year’s ride poster.Something about eastern Oregon keeps calling me back.In the past six months I’ve made three trips east of the Cascades and tomorrow I’ll shove off for yet another one: the Cycle...
View ArticleThe Dalles welcomes Cycle Oregon on eve of week-long ride
“The Floozies” — The Dalles official greeters.(Photos by J. Maus/BikePortland)Shopkeepers in historic downtown The Dalles did their best to welcome riders.“Day 0″ of Cycle Oregon is winding down here...
View ArticleCycle Oregon Day 1 – The Dalles to Glenwood
Leaving The Dalles at sunrise.(Photos by J. Maus/BikePortland)Mt. Adams was never too far from view todayDay 1 of Cycle Oregon 2014 is in the books and we’ve settled into camp here in Glenwood,...
View ArticleCycle Oregon Day 2 – Glenwood to Dufur
Sunrise on Mt. Adams, as seen from the door of my tent pitched on the football field of Glenwood High School.(Photos by J. Maus/BikePortland)Mt. Hood came into view as we bombed down Canyon Road (just...
View ArticleCycle Oregon Day 3 – Dufur to Tygh Valley
Mt. Hood was the star of today’s show.(Photos by J. Maus/BikePortland)Route map(Click to enlarge)On Day 3 of Cycle Oregon, we’re finding our rhythms. In camp and out on the bikes, daily routines are...
View ArticleCycle Oregon Day 4: Tygh Valley to Madras
After conquering the hardest climb in Cycle Oregon history, riders fell deeply in love with a water crew member assigned to spray us at the top.(Photos by J. Maus/BikePortland)Day 4 official route...
View ArticleCycle Oregon Day 5: Madras to Smith Rock State Park
Crooked River canyon just south of Lake Billy Chinook.(Photos by J. Maus/BikePortland)[Disclaimer: I apologize for taking the day off my usual photographing duties. For the first four days carried...
View ArticleCycle Oregon Day 6: Madras to Tygh Valley
Riding outside of Maupin alongside the roaring Deschutes River.(Photos by J. Maus/BikePortland)Day 6 route map. (Click to enlarge)The penultimate day of Cycle Oregon 2014 was a 90-mile route took us...
View ArticleLast Day of Cycle Oregon: Closing the loop in The Dalles
The final descent into Riverfront Park in The Dalles.(Photo by J. Maus/BikePortland)After seven days, 489 miles, and 35,000 feet of climbing, my Cycle Oregon 2014 experience concluded in The Dalles on...
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