Route Info

Tour des Chutes Century/100-Miler:

The route uses portions of 2 proposed State Scenic Bikeway routes: McKenzie Pass and Twin Bridges Loop. The course winds its way to the quiet town of Sisters, with a great rest stop complete with mechanical support from Blazin Saddles.  Riding on mostly low-traffic country roads, you’ll pass farm areas with beautiful views of several Cascade Peaks. From Sisters, the route heads up McKenzie Pass, arguably one of the most beautiful and varied rides in all of Central Oregon. The twisty, narrow, and basically constant climb gains 2170 ft in slightly less than 16 miles.  It transitions through stately stands of Ponderosa, mixed Fir, Lodgepole, and finally breaks out into the windswept, moonscape lava fields and the turn-around point at Dee Wright Observatory.  After a revitalizing descent back to Sisters, the route meanders its way back to the small town of Tumalo using a portion of the second State Scenic Bikeway, Twin Bridges Loop. From there, its a gentle climb back to Bend, and the well-earned Post Ride Party.

Special note: This route contains an unavoidable 2.5-mile section on heavily traveled Hwy 20.  Use caution and ride single file!

Total gain: 3760 feet        Follow WHITE arrows.

• 6:00 am start?  Are we kidding?  NO, we want you back for the great food and music at the Post Ride Party before it closes @ 3:00 pm.
• This is a challenging Century, and may take longer than you anticipate.
• If you can’t average 15mph on the flats, we recommend the 72- miler.
• You can drop your ‘layers’ at the Sisters Rest Stop. Place them in a bag with your name on it, and claim at the venue after your ride.  Before you discard layers, make sure you won’t need them on the descent of the pass.
• Descend under control…watch for traffic and debris on the road.

Link to Map & Elevations

Printable Map

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72-Miler:

Link to Map & Elevations

Printable Map (click on the 2nd line on the map page)

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48-Miler:

This route uses a majority of the proposed State Scenic Bikeway Twin Bridges Loop.  Fast rolling terrain, great mountain views, lots of farm and ranch land on mostly low-traffic roads highlight this ride.  A pleasant pause on the Deschutes River at the Cline Falls State Park rest stop marks the halfway point.  A quick climb back out of the canyon, and its more rolling terrain and great views as the route winds its way back to the town of Tumalo.  From here, its a gentle climb back to Bend and the Post Ride Party.

Total gain:  1300 feet          Follow the RED arrows.

• 8:00 AM start.  Perfect.
• A NEW ROUTE CHANGE eliminates 3.6 miles of the Old Bend-Redmond Hwy.  The new route has MUCH less traffic and is definitely MORE scenic.  Enjoy!

Link to Map & Elevations

Printable Map (click on the 2nd line on the ‘map’ page)

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25-Miler:

The route heads out towards Shevlin Park on wide-shouldered Shevlin Park Road.  After a quick climb out of the canyon, the route passes through Juniper and Pine forests along Johnson Road.  The next 11 miles seem effortless, as the gentle rolling terrain of low-traffic country roads take you past agricultural land and great Cascade views.  After a refreshing pause at the Tumalo rest stop, its a gentle climb back to Bend and the Post Ride Party.

Total gain:  700 feet          Follow the ORANGE arrows.

• 9:00 AM start
• Other than the climb out of Shevlin canyon, the first 16 miles to Tumalo rest stop are a piece o’ cake.
• Use caution when crossing Hwy. 20!

Printable Map (click on the 2nd line on the ‘map’ page)

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7-Miler:

This is a family-friendly loop through the Broken Top neighborhood in Bend, suitable for almost anyone!  The route travels to Broken Top using Mt. Washington Drive, and loops through BT on paved paths, then retraces its way back to the venue.  Safety riders follow to ensure no rider is left behind.

Total gain: 130 feet              Follow Dr. Archie Bleyer and signs.

• 9:20 AM start
• Records:  Youngest solo rider:  4 years old!   Oldest rider:  92 years young!
• You’ll be the first ones back to the Post Ride Party!

Printable Map (click on the 2nd line on the ‘map’ page)

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Interactive map for all routes