Cycle Oregon Classic 2023 Trip Report

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OAS was able to support 4 athletes for the 2023 Cycle Oregon Classic! Cycle Oregon is a multi-day supported road ride through Oregon’s most iconic bike routes. OAS supported from day 2 to day 6, Sept 11-15th, of Cycle Oregon’s Classic, which totals up to 5 days of riding. To learn more about the route the OAS Team took, please check out Cycle Oregon’s details here: https://cycleoregon.com/ride/classic/.

Support Provided:

OAS provided on-course and in-camp support. On-course support looks like: Tandem captains, someone to ride with or near you, OAS sag team for on course repairs and simple fixes, transport of personal gear, and more. In-camp support included help setting up camp, loading and unloading equipment, guiding to and from events and meals, and other non-personal care needs as requested.

Adaptive Athletes

Bruce Creager
Kipp Wesslen
Max Woodbury
Nancy Stevens

OAS Volunteers & Staff

Hayley McClure
Melodie Buell
Jesse Stemmler
Charlotte Dadabay
Dan Eller
Jesse Brown
Randy Norris
Kris Graumer

Day Two

Carlton to Cloverdale

Miles: 57.4

Elevation Gain: 3000′

Theme of the Day: Finding our flow!

Day Three

Three Capes Ride / Layover Day

Miles: 33

Elevation Gain: 2200′

Theme of the Day: It’s all about the team.

Day Four

Cloverdale to Toledo

Miles: 80

Elevation Gain: 5155′

Theme of the Day: Today was all about strategy and tackling the unexpected. Knowing yourself, your teammates, and getting there together – everyone finishes together.

Day Five

Newport Out & Back / Layover Day

Miles: 37

Elevation Gain: 1000′

Theme of the Day: Friends, flats and fish. Today was a layover day here at Cycle Oregon. Which means the sights are at a premium; docks laden with sea lions, ocean views abound, and a day to ride to recover. Sandy beach walks, flat tires, fish, and stunning coastal views brought in a day for the books.