Description: Kick off the summer cycling season with an epic ride to the top of Central Oregon’s iconic McKenzie Pass scenic bikeway! This is an OAS-supported road ride for individuals looking for a challenge and epic views to ride to the McKenzie Pass Summit.

McKenzie Pass Essential Eligibility Criteria (EECs) – REQUIRED

Day: Saturday, June 7th

Time: 8:45 am – 2 pm 

Location: Village Green in Sisters, OR

Cost: Free

Transportation Options: OAS can transport up to 12 athletes and their equipment from the OAS HQ in Bend, OR. Space is limited and will be offered to those with the highest need. Start times will be earlier for those riding with OAS. 

Ride Options

Short Course: From the Gate:

Distance to Summit: 6.5 miles, 13 miles round trip

Elevation Gain: Approx. 1,300ft

Estimated ride time: 2+ hours to summit, 1+ hour descent to Gate

Long Course: From the Village Green Park in Sisters, OR:

Distance to Summit: 15.2 miles, 30.4 miles round trip

Elevation Gain: approx. 2,200ft

Estimated ride time: 2- 3 hours to summit, 1-2 hrs descent to Village Green

Ride Details: 

The McKenzie Pass Scenic Bikeway is a seasonal highway, only open to cars in the summer months when the high elevation snow has melted and the roads are cleared. In the late spring however, enthusiastic cyclists take advantage of the partially plowed roads from maintenance activity, to ride the pass while it is still closed to vehicle traffic. 

Cyclists may start their ride along OR HWY 242 from Sisters, OR, or park at the gate for a shorter ride to the summit. Both rides are a rewarding experience and offer the same panoramic views of the Cascade Range. 

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