Oregon Sea to Sky

Our cycling tour assembles in Hillsboro, just west of Portland, for the orientation and bike fitting on Day 1.

Distance: 78 miles

We ride to Tillamook on Day 2, where we’ll visit the famous Tillamook Cheese factory.

Distance: 64 miles

We’ll follow the Three Capes Scenic Route southward through Cape Mears, Lookout and Kiwanda and on to our overnight in the oceanside community of Lincoln City on Day 3.

Accommodation: Driftwood Shores Resort

Distance: 77 miles

Our ride along the coast continues to Florence on Day 4, as we pass through the progression of state parks, created to protect the entire length of the Oregon Coast, and the many quaint coastal villages along the way. We’ll overnight on the ocean at the Driftwood Shores Resort, visit the Sand Dunes outside of Florence the following morning and then turn east for our gentle climb over the Coastal Range.

Distance: 66 miles

Our Day 5 night is planned for Eugene, site of the University of Oregon, as we prepare for our transition from the sea to the sky.

Distance: 56 miles

It’s on to the Cascades on Day 6 as we trace the course of the McKenzie River to its source among the high peaks to the east.

Distance: 46 miles

McKenzie Pass is one of the West’s great alpine challenges. The grade on this climb, though long, is gradual and not intimidating. The emphasis here is the opportunity to absorb the spectacular variation in terrain that we encounter along the way. From the banks of the McKenzie, we climb through the heavily timbered Willamette Forest to the famous Belknap Crater and extensive, almost other-worldly lava fields and observatory atop McKenzie Pass. A spectacular descent precedes our overnight in Sisters.

Accommodation: The Lodge at Detroit Lake

Distance: 56 miles

From Sisters, it’s on to Detroit on Day 8, and an overnight on the shores of Detroit Lake.

Accommodation: Timberline Lodge

Distance: 84 miles

Early-morning of Day 9, we’ll ride the paved network of forest roads through a semi-wilderness area to the base of Mt. Hood, where we’ll spend our final night at the historic Timberline Lodge.

Distance: 48 miles

Our return to Portland is virtually a downhill cruiser for much of this final Day 10.