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Albany Corvallis - via Tangent - N. Albany

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Albany Corvallis - via Tangent - N. Albany

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Albany - Santiam Bluffs - Scravel Hill Lp.

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Albany - Santiam Bluffs - Scravel Hill Lp.

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Jefferson - Independence via bridge & ferry.pdf

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May 26 • Jefferson - Independence - Buena Vista Lp.

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May 26 • Jefferson - Independence - Buena Vista Lp.

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Description:   Starting at the middle school  the route crosses I5 and passes on the southern edge of the Ankeny Wildlife Refuge. It climbs the foothills south of Salem and crosses the Willamette River via the bridge. Lunch in Independence. Return via the Buena Vista ferry and back flat into Jefferson. This is a scenic & mildly challenging ride.
Distance:   37 mi.
Time:   Start at 10:00 AM
Climb:   Rolling hills, 505 ft. climbing
Start:   Jefferson Middle School
Lunch:   Between Independence & Monmouth
Leaders:   Jo & Ace Johnson. (503) 428-0654
Map:   Detailed map provided day of ride. Basic route at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27567309

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Description:   Cross the Willamette river and follow Peoria Rd. to the Mennonite bakery for a break and a tasty treat. Return via the back roads east of Peoria Rd. until just outside Corvallis. Cross the Willamette and find lunch in Corvallis. This is a very nice, traditional ride.
Distance:   39 mi.
Climb: Flat
Start:   Corvallis, Harrison Street bridge
Lunch:   Lunch in Corvallis w/tasty snack at the bakery
Leader:   Lynn Trimpe. (503) 580-2879
Map:   Detailed map provided day of ride. Basic route at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12248986

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Distance:   35 mi.
Climb:   1332 ft.
Start:   Helmick Park south of Monmoth
Lunch:   In ?
Leaders:   Shirley & John Schoberg/Hebda. (541) 979-1129
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Description:   Leave Lebanon on Berlin Rd and climb gradually until reaching the last steeper climb to McDowell Creek Falls. Take a break and eat a snack that you bring. Then it’s mostly downhill in the fun ride back into Lebanon. This is a classic ride with a little challenge.
Distance:   32.3 mi.
Climb:   1172 ft. of climbing
Start:   Big Town Hero, Lebanon
Lunch:   In Lebanon at Big Town Hero
Leaders:   Kari & Ron Kropf. (541) 401-3349
Map:   Detailed map provided day of ride. Basic route at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27560771

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Description:   A pleasant ride in the rural flats west, north and east of Millersburg. With a short, steep climb to the bluffs overlooking the Santiam River. (Alternate flat return via route through Millersburg) Continue south over Scravel Hill and loop south and west back into Albany.
Distance:   31.6 mi.
Climbing:   Flattish with two hills. 670 ft. of climbing. An alternate flat and shorter route is available avoiding Scravel Hill.
Start:   Two Rivers Lot, Downtown Albany
Lunch:   In Albany upon return
Leader:   Bill Pintard. (541) 979-5397
Map:    Detailed map provided day of ride. Basic map available at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27559308

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Jul 7 • Jefferson - Stayton via Ridge Dr.

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Jul 7 • Jefferson - Stayton via Ridge Dr.

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Description:   Starts at Jefferson Middle School and follows a flat route south of the N fork  of Santiam River into Stayton. We’ll lunch at Big Town Hero or Ixtapa and return on a very flat route west of Stayton to Jefferson. This is a nice, gentle route.
Distance:   36.3 mi.
Climb:   742 Ft climbing. Flat option available.
Start:   Jefferson Middle School
Lunch:   In Stayton
Leaders:   Jo & Ace Johnson. (503) 428-0654
Map:   Provided day of ride and at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27550605

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Jul 14 • Scio - MtPleasant Lp. w/Alternates & Potluck

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Jul 14 • Scio - MtPleasant Lp. w/Alternates & Potluck

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Description:   This is a nice ride of 32 miles with a 9 mi cut off and a 19 mi cut off. There are spectacular views north of the Santiam River basin and south of the Thomas Creek  basin. This area is one of the oldest settled places in Oregon with a church (1854) and a school (@1910) and several barns (1910-1930) still standing from early times. The roads are quiet and the countryside quite scenic.
Distance:   31.38 mi. Alternate routes of 9 or 19 mi.
Climb:   Main route climbing total of 1116 ft.
Start:   38795 N. Main, Scio
Lunch:   Potluck at May & Roger’s house in Scio
Leaders:   Kari & Ron Kropf. (541) 401-3349
Map:   Detailed map showing alternates will be distributed on the day of the ride. The basic full loop is available at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5795402.

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Jul 21 • Luckiamute Loops - Lp 1 in AM. and Lp 2 in PM

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Jul 21 • Luckiamute Loops - Lp 1 in AM. and Lp 2 in PM

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Description:   This day has two distinct loops and riders can choose either one or both. Doug Tedrow will lead loop 1 and Roger Gaither will lead loop 2. Each loop is about 24 mi. and offers great scenery. Both start and end in downtown Monmouth, and it works well to do loop 1 ending with lunch in Monmouth. Some riders may come/continue to do loop 2. Loop 1 has considerable early climbing and spectacular views west of Monmouth. Loop 2 travels more familiar terrain to the east and south toward Buena Vista and then loops back by Helmick Park to Monmouth. Taken together, these two loops make for a formidable, but rewarding 50 mile day of bicycling.
Distance:   Loop 1: 24.4 mi. • Loop 2: 24.2 mi.
Climbing: Loop 1: 1100 ft. • Loop 2: 500 ft.
Start:   The park in downtown Monmouth
Lunch:   In Monmouth
Leader:   Loop 1: Doug Tedrow. (503) 873-1244
Loop 2:   Roger Gaither. (503) 394-3696
Maps:   Detailed maps provided day of ride. Basic maps at: Loop 1: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27558818. Loop 2: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27558970

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Jul 28 • Albany - N Albany - Corvallis - Tangent Lp.

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Jul 28 • Albany - N Albany - Corvallis - Tangent Lp.

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Description:   This is the longer and somewhat more hilly of the loop routes between Albany and Corvallis. Start in the Two Rivers parking lot  and wend the way through Albany and Tangent south. Go west to Corvallis; cross the Willamette via the bike path, and find lunch  in Corvallis. Return to Albany via 99W and N. Albany.
Distance:   35 mi.
Climb:   Flat with rolling hills on return from Corvallis
Start:   Two Rivers lot downtown Albany
Lunch:   In Corvallis
Leader:   Roger Gaither. (503) 991-2571
Map:   Detailed map provided day of ride. Basic route at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27561011

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Distance:   34 mi.
Climb:   791 ft
Start:   At Rogue Hop Farms
Lunch:   At Rogue Hop Farms upon return
Leaders:   Shirley & John Schoberg/Hebda. (541) 979-1129
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Description:   A mostly flat route including two striking cities.
Distance:   29 mi.
Climb:   Flat
Start:   Silverton
Lunch:   To be decided
Leader:   Doug Tedrow. (503) 873-1244
Map:   To be provided

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Distance:   28 mi.
Climb:   1164 ft.
Start:   Helmick Park south of Monmouth
Lunch:   In Monmouth?
Leaders:   Shirley & John Schoberg/Hebda. (541) 979-1129
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Sep 15 • Willamette Mission Park - McMinnville Loop 

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Sep 15 • Willamette Mission Park - McMinnville Loop 

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Description:   Ride starts at Williamette Mission State Park, crosses the Wheatland Ferry, and follows back roads to McMinnville.  Returns to park via the same route.  Point of Interest: Evergreen Aviation Museum in McMinnville.
Distance:   36 miles
Climb:   566 ft.
Start:   Willamette Mission State Park. Once in the park, drive past the guard station (where you’ll need to pay a $5 fee to park), continue past the world’s largest cottonwood tree, past the horse trailer parking area, and meet in the parking lot near the restrooms.
Lunch:   In McMinnville at Harvest Fresh Grocery and Deli, 251 NE 3rd Street
Leader:   Lynn Trimpe. (503) 580-2879
Map:   https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27439245

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Sep 22 • SLCH (Lebanon) - Brownsville Lp

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Sep 22 • SLCH (Lebanon) - Brownsville Lp

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Description:   This route goes south and west of Lebanon following a flat route to Brownsville where we’ll have lunch. The return is over Washburn Heights back into Lebanon. This is an excellent, traditional ride through pretty country and with a good lunch stop in Brownsville.
Distance:   32 mi.
Climb:   676 ft.
Start:   Big Town Hero in Downtown Lebanon
Lunch:   In Brownsville
Leaders:   Kari & Ron Kropf. (541) 401-3349
Map:   Detailed map provided day of ride. Basic route at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27567523

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