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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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Easy Road Ride – Culver to Scenic Overlooks and back – 24 miles
April 27 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
This is a beautiful ride which starts at the Culver City Park in Culver, OR. We will head out on this section of the Madras Scenic Bikeway to the Overlooks of Lake Billy Chinook where we can stop and take in the gorgeous views.
We will then continue on Mountain View Road to Belmont St. This will be our turn around point. We will backtrack along Mountain View Road and back into Culver. This will be an easy paced ride as we our dust off our road bikes and begin the season! E-bikes are welcome.
The restrooms may not be open, but there is a porta potty at the park.
Ride Level: Advanced Beginner
Length of Ride: 24 miles
Terrain: Fully paved with small gravel section to the overlooks
Pace:10-13mph
Elevation: 697ft
For Safety: Bring lights for your bike, helmet, a rear view mirror and a flat tire repair kit
Be Ready to Roll at 10am – arrive 15 minutes prior for a pre-ride meeting
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42620320
It is helpful to download the route prior to the ride to see where the elevation gain is located.
Cancelation Notice: Rain will cancel this ride. Look for an update on Meetup by 8am on the day of the ride.
Optional Lunch: We will go to Wild Ride Brewing 332 SW 5th St in Redmond for those interested. It is about a 20 min drive from Culver.
Contact: Mary Fajer: 503-369-2914 or Nancy Todd: 503-810-2627 for questions.
1. 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!
2. 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!
3. 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.
4. No guests are allowed on this ride. You MUST be a current Bella member to attend.