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C/37/Freq - Progressive Tues #5 - Prineville to Jasper Point SP

  • May 08, 2018
  • 11:30 AM
  • Prineville - Ochoco Creek Park (Juniper St. @ tennis courts)
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Progressive Tuesday #5

Prineville to Jasper Point S.P.

 Ride Classification Leader  GPS My Ride
     C/37/Frequent    Terry Belunes         Link

This week’s ride is a 37-mile “there and back” route that starts at the Ochoco Creek Park in Prineville; park on NE Juniper Street near tennis courts and bathroom. Since this ride is in Prineville, it’s a great opportunity to ride share (I can take one rider).


The route will take us to Prineville Reservoir, via Juniper Creek Road, to Jasper Point State Park. The park is to the east of Crooked River Canyon. We will stop for a snack before heading back to Prineville. This an exploratory ride for me (never done it) so it should be fun.

Interesting, this route travels through the Crooked River caldera – a super volcano that erupted about 30 million years ago. The caldera is 17 miles by 25 miles in size and is one of the 10 largest in the world. It includes Smith Rocks, Steins Pillar and Twin Pillars. Even for such a large caldera, it wasn’t discovered until 2005 because it doesn’t look like Crater Lake or Newberry crater, two well know calderas just down the road.

The objective of the Progressive Tuesday rides is to prepare riders for longer rides like those associated with the Tour the De Chutes or the Firecracker 100. Rides will take place in the Tumalo and China Hat road areas, and if interest supports, scenic bike rides like the Sisters to Smith Rocks rides. These rides are a great way to increase endurance, learn about new ride routes, and enjoy the scenic beauty of rural of Oregon.

Questions? Call Terry: 503.929.1417

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