Bella events are for dues current members of the Bend Bella Cyclists. Non-members are welcome on their first ride without a membership but must sign a waiver and give it to the ride leader before the ride. Please note that this privilege may only be used once — you must become a member before attending your second Bella ride. To become a member, please join HERE.
Our Ride Coordinator, Amy Brannan, can help you map out rides and/or suggest routes of your preferred length and level of difficulty. You can contact her at [email protected].
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August 2019
Hike! Green Lakes Trail
The Green Lakes Trail is a 9.1 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The elevation gain is 1,187 feet. This is a long hike and I anticipate it to take us at least 6 hours. I hike at a slow to moderate pace which means I go slow-ish but can go long distances. We will take breaks along the way as needed. Hiking sticks are recommended. The climb has beautiful…
Find out more »Easy Riders Eastside Airport Ride with Extra Miles
Hey Easy Riders, while Laury is out of town, I will lead the Eastside Airport Ride with an extra few miles. This is a fairly flat ride, with rolling hills, mountain views, and sometimes interesting livestock. The roads are mostly low traffic. We will start at Pine Nursery Park. Be there ready to roll at 9:00 am. We can have lunch at the food trucks near Jackson Corner, for those who wish. Here is the ride: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/30392347 This ride is…
Find out more »Detroit-Estacada-Detroit
Bellas and Fellas ride the Cascading Rivers Scenic Bikeway.Yay....we have a Sherpa and can finally schedule this overnight ride...thank you Janice Adair!!This challenging ride starts in Detroit at 9am on Wednesday and finishes 72 miles later in Estacada. We climb 3,300 feet and descend 4,400 feet on low traffic roads following the Breitenbush and Clackamas Rivers. Water and a a small selection of snacks are available at the Ripplebrook Ranger Station at mile 45. On Thursday, we will retrace the…
Find out more »Redmond to Smith Rock Loop – 28 miles
This is a beautiful, relatively flat ride to Smith Rock starting along the Dry Canyon Trail at Wiegand Family Dog Park, 1429 W Antler St Redmond. There are scenic views of the Cascades as we travel on mostly low traffic roads. We cross Highway 97 in Terrebonne which can be very busy, so be extra careful. We will stop at Smith Rock for a short break to use restrooms, refill out water bottles and have a snack as we admire…
Find out more »September 2019
Bend Bella Cyclists ExComm Meeting
Bella Cyclists ExComm Meeting Agenda 1. Approve August meeting minutes 2. President’s Message: (Janice Adair) 3. Discussion/Decision:a. Special Events & Hospitality Committee: new memberb. Retail Coordinatorc. Community Outreach Coordinator 4. Financial: (Moe Slater):a. Membership 2019 = 232 5. Special Events & Hospitality (Kelly O’Neill, Connie Axelrod)a. Picnicb. Autumn/Gear Swap Partyc. Holiday Party 6. Rider Development: (Amy Brannan) 7. Ambassador: (Kim Leahy) 8. Online Support: (Susanita Hicks)a. Website Update 9. Community Outreach: 10. Membership Outreach: (Mimi Graves)
Find out more »Cycle Oregon: Classic (for information only)
Come September, Cycle Oregon is setting off on a not-to-be-missed ride through the geological wonderland that is Crater Lake and the Central Oregon Cascades. We’ve handpicked for the pedaling an unforgettable journey through lava-hewn landscapes, cascading rivers, and ever-present peaks. We’ll ride through colorful communities that welcome visitors like family on our way to the legendary rim of Crater Lake – the sapphire jewel of Oregon’s only National Park. This is our invitation to you. When it comes time to…
Find out more »Bend Bella Cyclists Book Club
There is nothing better than curling up with a good book. Plan to join us on Thursday, September 12th at 5:30 PM for this month’s meeting, where we will meet, eat, drink and discuss this months selection, "The Paragon Hotel" by Lyndsay Faye. A gun moll with a knack for disappearing flees from Prohibition-era Harlem to Portland's Paragon Hotel. The year is 1921, and "Nobody" Alice James has just arrived in Oregon with a bullet wound, a lifetime's experience battling…
Find out more »Redmond to Smith Rock Loop – 28 miles
This is a beautiful, relatively flat ride to Smith Rock starting along the Dry Canyon Trail at Wiegand Family Dog Park, 1429 W Antler St Redmond. There are scenic views of the Cascades as we travel on mostly low traffic roads. We cross Highway 97 in Terrebonne which can be very busy, so be extra careful. We will stop at Smith Rock for a short break to use restrooms, refill out water bottles and have a snack as we admire…
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