Types of Rides
Century Bike Ride (100 miles) advanced riders will enjoy the diversity (new route this year!)
An amazing ride that takes you through forested areas, along rivers and creeks, past enchanting vineyards, through historic towns and includes scenic beauty and diversity that is a true feast for the eyes. Rolling terrain with few major inclines allows the riders to enjoy the beauty and diversity of Jackson & Josephine Counties. Well supplied rest stops, rider and sag support. Includes rest stops, ride support and gourmet feast meal ticket.
Metric Century Bike Ride (65 miles) great intermediate ride (new route this year!)
This scenic ride takes you through the beautiful Evans & Sams Valleys, past historic towns, vineyards, by creeks and rivers and even a covered bridge. Great rest stops, rider and sag support. Terrain is rolling with one good climb before lunch allowing the riders to take in the beauty of the area. Includes rest stops, ride support and gourmet feast meal ticket.
Quarter Century Bike Ride (25 miles) good first event ride
Tour the beautiful Evans Valley with tall trees, country farms, year around creek and enjoy the Rest Stop refreshments on the historic Wimer Covered Bridge. Gentle rolling terrain with no major inclines. Includes rest stops, ride support and gourmet feast meal ticket.
Wildflower Family Fun Bicycle Ride (2 miles) easy and fun for all ages
Great ride for the whole family to enjoy the Rogue River Greenway trail as it winds along the Rogue River into Valley of the Rogue State Park. Stop along the way to toss wildflowers along the trail, learn about flora/fauna and wildlife along the trail from a State Parks Representative (includes wildflower seeds). Includes rest stop refreshments. Gourmet feast tickets available for purchase.
Historic Nature Hike (4 miles)- great for the power walkers
A hike through the historic town of Rogue River then onto the Rogue River Greenway where you will meet a State Parks Representative who will take you on a narrated river side nature hike. Includes wildflower seeds for tossing. Includes rest stop refreshments. Gourmet feast tickets available for purchase.
Historic Hay Ride followed by (3 mile) Nature Hike into Valley of the Rogue State Park
Step back in time on this narrated historic horse drawn hay wagon trip through the town of Rogue River. You will be dropped off downtown and proceed to the Greenway trailhead where you will meet a State Parks official who will take you on a narrated river side nature walk then a hike back to the park. Includes wildflower seeds for trail. Includes rest stop refreshments. Gourmet feast tickets available for purchase.
Rest Stops and Finish Celebration
Rest stops are manned by volunteers from various businesses and organizations from around the Rogue Valley. The comment cards from our last Ride the Rogue rated our rest stops as “incredible and filling”. The one complaint was “they wouldn’t have eaten so much on the ride if they realize we were serving up a gourmet feast at the finish.” A grand post ride celebration usually including Salmon and Tri-tip steak, live music, raffles, silent auction and more at the finish at Palmerton Park Arboretum in Rogue River.
All Rides and Hikes begin and end at Palmerton Park except the Family Wildflower ride that starts and ends at the Depot Street Bridge visitors center.
Date
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Location
Palmerton Park, Rogue River, Oregon
Registration and Ride Packet Pick Up
Online & Mail-In Registration closes September 1st, 2010
Online & Mail-In “Late” Registration closes September 10th ($5.00 late fee)
**Late Mail-in registration postmarked no later than September 7th, 2010
Onsite Late Registration and early Packet Pick Up on September 17th from 3-6 PM
(cash & checks only) or on Event day from 7 -10 AM.
**You cannot pick up someone else’s packet. However, a family member may pick up another family member’s packet with photo ID verifying their last name is the same.
Official Start Times
Century Ride: 7:30 am Palmerton Park
Metric Century: 9 am Palmerton Park
Quarter Century: 10 am Palmerton Park
FamilyWildflower Ride: 1 pm Depot Street Bridge Visitors Center
Historic Nature Hike: 11 am Palmerton Park (leave as a group)
Historic Hay Ride and Nature Walk: 11:30 am Palmerton Park
Rest Stops on courses are scheduled to open based on above start times. See “Maps” page for details.
Release Form
One per rider required. Please fax, mail or bring to registration (click here for downloadable form).
Safety
An ANSI or SNELL certified helmet is required to be worn by me at all times while riding a bicycle in the Ride the Rogue event. Riders must obey all applicable traffic laws and ride in a courteous manner. Please use appropriate voice and hand signals and be considerate of slower riders. Event staff may remove unsafe riders from the course if necessary.
The Celebration
At the finish of the ride, there will be a gourmet feast with dining options to suit most dining preferences. There is a vegetarian option available.
