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Our Ride Coordinator, Audrey Murray, 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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Advanced Beginner MTB – Catch & Release To DRT
August 19, 2022 @ 2:00 am - 4:00 am

It looks like Friday is going to be a little cooler and, so far, we have been lucky to avoid any major smoke issues. The trails are dry and dusty so you will return dirty and might need to slow it down a bit through the sandy spots.
Be ready to roll at 9:00am. Please arrive 10-15 minutes earlier.
This is an advanced beginner mountain bike ride from the Welcome Center.
We’ll take Catch and Release from the Welcome Center, skipping the last rocky bit by taking a forest service road then on to Slough Camp. We’ll take a short break and enjoy the view before returning via the Deschutes River Trail and the alternate DRT bike trail.
The ride is not very technical. The route is around 12 miles with 700′ of climbing. We’ll stop to regroup at the intersections. We will plan to average 6-7 MPH to be finished in a little over 2 hours.
Bike Route Planner – Ride with GPS
Cancelation notice: Rain/smoke may cancel – check meetup by a time at least 2 hours prior to the ride
Contact: Michele Briggman 541-788-4445
- You MUST sign up to go on this ride. After you press ATTEND, be sure to fill out the “Complete Your RSVP” form with your cell number and Emergency Contact Information, then Submit. PLEASE CANCEL AT LEAST 24 HOURS BEFORE RIDE SO THOSE ON WAITLIST CAN ATTEND!
- Bella rides are “no-drop” rides and no one will be left behind. IN CONSIDERATION OF OTHERS,PLEASE CHOOSE A RIDE THAT IS SUITED TO YOUR PRESENT SKILL LEVEL FOR DESCRIBED RIDE. THANK YOU!
- If you choose to leave the group by going significantly faster, or taking a different route, you have an obligation to let the leader know. When you leave the group, you are on your own.
- No guests are allowed on this ride. You MUST be a current Bella member to attend.