Just outside the town of Bend, start off with a bang. Ride from the Painted Hills up and over a pass to meet the John Day River. Cruise down into the tiny town of Monument (pop: 128). 83.3 mi +5040 ft / -5773 ft
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Itinerary
Spin an epic route - not for the faint of leg - through miles of incredible scenery. Ride from the athlete-and-brewpub mecca of Bend, Oregon east through the otherworldly region of the Painted Hills and John Day Fossil Beds. Tackle the peaks and valleys of the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness. Relax at Wallowa Lake. Ride Oregon's famously smooth bike-friendly roads through Eagle Cap Wilderness, Hell's Canyon...and the high pastures of central Idaho. Wow!
Program zájezdu
Den 1
Meet us in Bend, Oregon. Ride from the Painted Hills up and over a pass to meet the John Day River.
Den 2
Ride Spray, Monument and Long Creek. Head south to John Day and Prairie City.
Take a warm-up ride through orchards and ranches bordering the John Day River. Begin climbing as the scenery changes dramatically: twisty roads wind upward to a land of colorful rocks and soils filled with carefully stored fossils. Are you still on the same planet? Continue riding out of the Martian landscape into juniper forests, ghost towns, then forests of ponderosa pine. Enjoy a long descent into the town of John Day. Savor beautiful views of the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness as you cruise a flat final stretch into Prairie City. 71.4 mi. +5790 ft / -4294 ft
Den 3
Ride an Old West Scenic Bikeway Loop: Prairie City to the John Day River, then back to Prairie City
Today we cycle a century loop from Prairie City on the eastern portion of the "Old West Scenic Bikeway". Enjoy quiet, low-traffic roads on this mountainous loop with a pair of mile-high summits and great views both distant and close-up! Stay a second night in Prairie City. 105.1 mi. +7270 ft. / -7267 ft.
Den 4
Prairie City to Baker City: 3 high Blue Mountain passes in 67 miles.
Climb 3 high passes today, though the southern Blue Mountains past mostly deserted towns and quiet places. The scenery is spectacularly gorgeous; riding is challenging. Descend into Baker City, a one-time gold rush town surrounded by snowcapped peaks. 66.8 mi. +4603 ft. / -4712 ft.
Den 5
Elgin to Joseph - wow, what a ride! 50-ish miles.
Shuttle to the quiet side of the hills this morning. Bicycle beside the twists and turns of the Wallowa River as it skirts the foothills of the Wallowa Mountains of northeastern Oregon's Columbia Plateau. Closer to today’s destination, the views open up to farmland interspersed with occasional glimpses of Eagle Cap Peak. Round a corner - and suddenly you're in full view of Wallowa Lake and the Eagle Cap Wilderness. Chief Joseph Mountain and its neighbors - 30 peaks topping out at over 8,000 feet - tower overhead. Breathtaking! Watch for deer and eagles as you ride the lake shore to Wallowa Lake Lodge. Spend the next two nights enjoying spectacular views of the mountains and the tall pines. 60.2 mi. +3839 ft. / -2060 ft.
Den 6
Take a day off! Explore Joseph. Swim, hike, rent a canoe or paddleboard. Or go for a ride.
Take today off (there's plenty to see here.) Take a ride up the Wallowa Lake Tramway (not included) - possibly the easiest way to climb 3,700 feet! Swim, hike, or rent a canoe or paddleboard. Explore the town of Joseph's art galleries, shops and museums. Sample the offerings at the chocolate factory and several local breweries. Or spend the day enjoying the lodge and watching the deer on the lawn. Prefer to ride? There are two very good options: a mountain bike ride from the tramway down or a road ride to Imnaha with a 30 mile descent...followed by a 30 mile climb.
Den 7
Joseph to Hells Canyon. Ride down, then up again to Halfway - 70 miles total.
Ride from Joseph into the Hells Canyon Wilderness today. Climb the high Wallowa Mountain Loop / Hells Canyon Scenic Byway to the Hells Canyon Overlook. Peer down the deepest river gorge in North America. Snap a few incredible photos. Ride down to the river at the bottom, then climb up again to Halfway. Stay tonight at Pine Valley Lodge. 83.2 mi. +5819 ft. / -7626 ft.
Den 8
Cross the Snake River and Hells Canyon. Ride Payette National Forest and into McCall
Pedal (or coast) all the way down to the Snake River. Savor a ride along the banks of the river into a rugged and remote location of Hells Canyon on a road so quiet and free of traffic you'll have plenty of time to reflect on the past week. Spend another night at the Pine Valley Lodge. 63.2 mi. +3494 ft. / -4427 ft.
Den 9
Ride the forested plains from McCall to Boise.
This last morning, ride through Idaho's high forested plains as you make your way south for one more long descent. Enjoy a finale celebration before the short shuttle into Boise. 56.7 mi. +3744 ft. / -3711 ft.
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Tour prices are per person, in United States dollars, fixed regardless of the number of people on a trip (no tier pricing), fixed regardless of foreign exchange fluctuations, and are the same if you are arriving alone or with others (no single surcharge). Prices include lodging; all meals as indicated in the trip descriptions; drinks and snacks from the van; maps and written route directions; all support vans and trailers as required; taxes; all gratuities to waiters (except for items that you pay for) and baggage handlers; leadership; all maintenance on rental bicycles; all park entrance fees; sea kayaking, rafting, canoe rentals, wildlife cruises, boat rides, snorkeling, horseback riding, and tourist attractions where noted in the trip descriptions; and ferry boat tickets where the ferry ride is part of a day's standard itinerary.
Excluded from the Trip Price are items of a personal nature such as alcoholic beverages, any discretionary gratuities for your trip leaders, excursion boat rides you charter, museum and tourist attractions entrance fees you purchase, food and beverages you purchase, room service charges, some meals where indicated in the trip descriptions, telephone calls you make, laundry, parts to repair your personal bicycle, and repairs to your personal bicycle done in a bicycle shop..
Podrobnosti o zájezdu
Ubytování
Our regional expertise, a constant re-evaluation of last year's inns, and a continuing search for the best experience ensure that our lodging is always among the finest the area has to offer. By limiting the number of guests on each trip, we expand our choices and are able to fit into some smaller, award-winning bed and breakfasts and country inns that wouldn't be able to accommodate a larger group.
Lodging is based upon two people sharing a room with a private bath. If you're traveling solo on any of our trips and you're open to sharing a room with another solo traveler of the same gender, you pay 50% of the single supplement fee up front. If we are able to assign you a roommate, that fee is refunded to you. You can guarantee a private room and bath if you pay the full Single Supplement Fee. Occasionally, a room with two beds consists of one bed plus a rollaway bed or sofa bed. Call our office to see if this is applicable to the trip and date you select.
Doprava
You are welcome to ride in the van at any time - no explanation required. Some want a lift for just a few miles; others have ridden in the van for the entire trip. It's your vacation - you decide.
We use a fleet of specially ordered and customized 15-passenger vans. Most have a seven-liter V-10 engine, high rear axle ratio, and heavy-duty trailer towing package for efficiently moving a van full of people pulling a large trailer full of luggage and food. Each van also has heavy-duty professional bicycle racks on top of a custom-made, steelwork platform on the roof.
Pojištění
Pojištění není v ceně. Pro tento zájezd je nutné cestovní pojištění. Ujistěte se prosím, že jste dostatečně pokryti.
Jídlo
All meals except for one lunch and one dinner are included in the cost of your tour. On the days that you're on your own for a meal, there will be ample options within walking distance of our location.
At Bicycle Adventures we like to eat well. Dinner is eaten together at the best restaurant in the area each night. If we have to shuttle everyone a short distance to get to that special place, we do it. At most restaurants, you order what you want from the menu. Except for alcohol, everything is included, even appetizers, salad, soup, and dessert. Breakfast is typically provided by the hotels and inns that we stay at, but if there's a local spot known for great breakfast, we'll find it and you'll be treated to a nutritious meal to start your day. Lunch is provided at a state park or similar scenic setting midway during the day’s ride. Guests are always surprised at the variety and quality of lunches we prepare. Besides sandwich fixings and cold drinks, we offer fresh fruits and vegetables and hot lunches such as tortellini with pesto or veggie burritos. If you prefer a certain item of food or drink, just let your tour guide know and we will be sure to prepare just the right lunch to keep your energy up for the rest of the day.
During the day water, fruit juices, soft drinks, energy bars, fruit, and snacks are available from the van. A cold beer from our cooler waits at the end of the day, and you can relive the day’s highlights at our wine and cheese party before dinner.
Guide
Our guides are selected and trained for unparalleled personal service. Their backgrounds vary, but all share a love for the outdoors and, most importantly, a desire to help people make the most of their vacation. There are several ski instructors, a political analyst, an Emmy-winning journalist, and a college professor, among others. Almost all are college graduates. All are mature adults with expertise in leading our tours and extensive knowledge of the region we travel through. Almost all of last year's guides will be returning to lead our trips again, so you can count on having experienced leaders who love what they do.
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