In addition to the normal scheduled rides, GEARs will offer several overnight trips or tours throughout the year. These trips are only open to GEARs members. If you have any questions about a trip, contact tours@eugenegears.org or the ride leader.
Day Tours
Wild Rivers Coast Scenic Bikeway – August 8 – Signups now open!
Explore the Wild Rivers Coast Scenic Bikeway from Port Orford. Highlights include Cape Blanco, the westernmost point in Oregon, and Elk River Road, which runs through a scenic coastal valley. Elk River Road is also the western end of the Golden Gravel Trail bikepacking route. Many riders are planning on staying overnight in Port Orford, if that is your plan you will need to book your accommodations soon. Mark LaPage has a campsite at Cape Blanco booked for two nights, contact him for details at (541) 556-5569 if you want to split it.
| Date | Start Time | Start Location | Route Link | Ride Pace | Distance & Grade | Ride Leader | Sign Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, August 8 | 9:00 AM | Battle Rock Wayside Park, Port Orford | Wild Rivers Coast Scenic Bikeway | 12-15 mph | 61 mi 3,030 ft C | Larry Diffie and Craig Congdon |  |
Overnight Tours
Cottage Grove Weekend – June 26-28
A 2 night trip to Cottage Grove and back. Ride out and camp for two nights at Schwarz Campground. On Saturday, enjoy a ride up the Row River trail, or around Dorena Reservoir and Cottage Grove lake. This is a great trip if you have been enjoying riding with GEARs and want to give self supported touring a try. View More Details
| Date | Start Time | Start Location | Ride Pace | Distance & Grade | Ride Leader | Sign Up |
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| Friday, June 26 – Sunday, June 28 | 11:00 AM/11:50 AM | Alton Baker Park/Pleasant Hill | 10-12 mph | View details here | Mark LaPage and Larry Diffie | |
Aufderheide Mixed Surface Bikepacking Loop – July 20-24
A 4 night trip through Cottage Grove, Oakridge, and Fall Creek. This tour includes the Row River Trail, two long gravel climbs up ridges followed by fast gravel descents, and a day of riding along Lookout Reservoir and Aufderheide Drive. This trip is ideal if you have done a few self-supported bikepacking trips, and want to try something longer or more adventurous. The main ride will start from Eugene, but there will be an option to start from Pleasant Hill to shorten the first and last days (parking available at Mark LaPage’s house). View More Details
| Date | Start Time | Start Location | Ride Pace | Route Details | Ride Leader | Sign Up |
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| Monday, July 20 through Friday, July 24 | 9:00 AM/10:30 AM | Alton Baker Park/Pleasant Hill | 10-12 mph | View details here | Sam McCamant | |