Mt. Adams Country Bicycle Tour

Mt. Adams Country Bike Tour participant group photo

Mt. Adams Country Bike Tour participants

Sat., June 29, 2019

Registration Now Open!

** Note Forest Route change below.

The southern slopes of Mt. Adams in June are a bicyclist’s paradise with good roads, exceptional weather, cool temps, easy to challenging rides and unequaled vistas against the glorious snow clad backdrop of magnificent Mt Adams. The Mt. Adams Country Bicycle Tour is the perfect way to enjoy and explore this spectacular sun-drenched area and awesome views with your fellow riders in the fresh mountain air—and raise needed funds for non-profit community projects.

The 17th Annual Mt. Adams Country Bicycle Tour (MACBT) will be another glorious opportunity to ride the beautiful Mt Adams Country with well marked routes, rest stops, safe sag support, and of course wonderful weather. You can choose from the 11.5 mile Family Fun Ride (Trout Lake Valley), the 51 Mile Loop through Trout Lake, BZ Corner, Glenwood, and back, the 54 Mile Forest Loop (up and down the flanks of Mt Adams) and the combined 105 Mile Infinity Ride (51 + 57 ** revised mile loops). Each well-marked ride takes you on quiet country roads through some of the most beautiful countryside around

** Because of major damage in 2016 on USDA forest roads 23, 90 & 88, the Forest Route is not 100% traversable by bicycle. This road damage consists of a few short(< 50 yards) sections of repaired road with gravel surfaces, several potholes and uneven pavement on FS 90, and two large washouts on FS 88. As of autumn 2018, a loop route is possible for riders willing to dismount and walk their bikes pass the two large washouts. We are recommending most riders ride the forest route as two out-and-backs. However, adventurous riders who are able to safely walk their bikes across the washouts may wish to complete a partially supported loop ride. We will assess road conditions in Spring 2019 after snow melt and provide an update here.

The rides are fully safety-supported with sag wagons, emergency teams, radio coverage, snacks/rest stops, optional box lunch and post-ride meals. And we’ve lowered the price on the Family Fun Ride so more families can afford to participate, and added more options for meals and T-shirts/jersies.

Our routes are available on RideWithGPS.com and Strava.com.

Help us spread the word!!! Please Download and Distribute these PDFs:

2019 Mt Adams Country Bike Tour Poster (PDF) – 8.5 x 11, updated each February — then add some creative magic marker color and exhibit your masterpiece to help spread the word!
MACBT Press Release (PDF)
:30 and 1-minute Media Spot Scripts (PDF)
100 word Media Release (PDF)
2018 MACBT Brochure (PDF)
the major fund raising event organized by the non-profit Trout Lake Area Business Association to help support community charity and service groups. Since 2003, we have raised $3000 to $7000 annually to help school programs, area fire departments, the local grange, etc. With your help we hope to do even better this year! For more information please contact us.

Registration at Eventbrite

Refund information: Full refunds less a $10 processing fee are available up to 10 days prior to the ride. No refunds after that date, which is Wednesday 6/19/2019. Please contact us at troutlakebiketour@gmail.com for information.

Other Nearby Bike Rides (PDF)

Mt Adams Country Bike Tour (MACBT) Routes

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Lloyd DeKayJanuary 16, 2019

We offer 4 fantastic routes whose beauty (and challenges) bring riders back year-after-year:
See Note below for 2019 Forest Route change.

11.5 MILE FAMILY FUN RIDE (White Loop Map) The not too demanding Fun Ride loop circles the beautiful Trout Lake Valley with panoramic views of Mt. Adams and Mt. Hood. All but 1 mile of this route is on country Roads with minimal traffic. Post-ride meal and T-shirt not included.

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Check-In/Registration Time: 9:00am to 11:00am

51 MILE Trout Lake-BZ Corner-Glenwood LOOP (Red Loop Map) This loop, formerly known as the “Valley Loop,” takes you south to BZ Corner where you make a left turn and climb for 6.5 miles through spectacular rural and farmland scenery. You pass by Conboy Lake Wildlife Refuge with many glimpses of Mt. Adams and may see elk, deer and birds indigenous to the area. The route then circles back through pine forest and back into the Trout Lake Valley. 51 miles and total 2,700′ elevation gain. Post-ride meal and T-shirt included.

Check-In/Registration Time: 8:00am to 10:00am

Forest Route Options

54 MILE FOREST ROUTE (Green Loop Map) From Trout Lake climb 14.5 miles, (2,000′ gain), including a short 10% incline and then a long ride down with waterfalls, creeks, eagles and all the majesty this special country provides. From there 10 mile climb up to Big Tire Junction and then on to a downhill you will never forget, back to Trout Lake, (3,800′ gain). Post-ride meal and T-shirt included.

** NOTE for 2019: We recommend most cyclist ride the Forest Route as two out-and-back sections totaling 58 miles, as the prior winter road damage will not be repaired until after June 2019. This split route offers more options for shorter or longer distances. Adventurous riders who are physically able to safely walk their bikes past two large washouts along narrow paths may wish to ride as a partially supported loop.

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Check-In/Registration Time: 8:00am to 10:00am

105 MILE INFINITY RIDE (Green & Red Loop Maps) Begin with the BZ-Glenwood Loop. Then stop at Heavenly Grounds on the east side of the gas station for lunch before continuing on the Forest Route to complete your 100 – 105 mile ride. Total 6,500′ – 7,000′ elevation gain. This ride is fully supported with sagwagons, emergency teams, radio coverage, snacks/rest stops, and dinner. Post-ride meal and T-shirt included. A box lunch is available to purchase separately for $10.

Check-In/Registration Time: 7:00am to 10:00am

MACBT Online Registration

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Lloyd DeKayFebruary 18, 2019

Register at Eventbrite

Online pre-registration prices are lower than Day-of-Tour prices for the loop rides. We strongly encourage online pre-registration. Only Visa/Mastercard, cash or check payment accepted day-of-tour. (Discover and American Express are only available online).

Step One: Choose Your Event, Meal and T-Shirt options and hit “Order Now”
Step Two: Enter Registration Information (next screen)
Step Three: Review Order and Enter Payment Information (final screen)

If you’d like to pre-register yet pay by check or at the door, please choose the “Show other payment options” link below the Order Now button and choose “Pay Offline.” The Order Now button is for credit card payments only. Only one form of payment per registration is available through the online registration software. For example, you can not elect to pay half with a credit card and half with a check. If this is your desire, please submit a separate registration for each form of payment desired.

Note: Online discounted pricing is available through Noon on Friday, June 28, 2019.

(Day of event pricing is $10 more for each route, except the Family Fun Ride which is always $10 per participant.)

Registration Now Open!

THANK YOU MACBT SPONSORS!

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Lloyd DeKayFebruary 3, 2017

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