We have routes that serve riders of all riding styles, bikes and brands - on-road, off-road, big, small - we welcome and have rides for all y'all. Maps will be available on paper as part of your packet or by download one week prior to the event, so you can plan your days. The Poker Run map is released on Saturday morning at check-in.
For those that arrive on Thursday we are hosting a Salmon Bake (in the price of your 3-day ticket). Bold Coffee will get you going in the morning, Smash Burger are back (last with us in 2023) for breakfast, lunch & dinner, Wanderlust is serving beer & cocktails, Tygh Shaved ice cart will cool you down at the end of a full day ride. We have live music in the evenings, a fire pit for socializing around and making new friends. On Saturday, it's all about the Poker Run. Last year the "Low Hand Loser" won $300. You can only guess how much the 'High Hand Winner' walked away with! There's a raffle & super raffle, bike show, merch to purchase and our band for the evening is 'Safety Third'. All of this in support of Veterans who ride bikes.
There is a two-day off-road skills building class offered by our sponsors Cascade Moto. For new riders, we will host a 10 am “Coffee, Meet and Greet”, then some shorter guided rides that are not technical, lots of fun and taking in some amazing views. We have some incredibly talented women (and men) riders who have coached trainings in the past and by making connections (who may become your new moto community), you would have the ability to ask questions, gain feedback, and gain confidence in your riding abilities.
A friendly, small-town pace and unspoiled desert beauty await you in Maupin, Oregon on the wild and scenic Lower Deschutes River. Maupin is celebrated for superb whitewater rafting, world-class fishing, exceptional upland bird and big game hunting on public and private land, breathtaking cycling routes, hiking trails, waterfalls, and much more! Located just 45 minutes south of The Dalles on Hwy 197, and a short drive from the Portland or Bend areas, Maupin is the perfect getaway for year-round outdoor recreation in Central Oregon.
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This project has been funded in part by a grant from Travel Oregon.