Painted Hills

Mitchell, OR

Day 2

October 12

Registration will close down by Wednesday, October 4th.

For the last three years there have been a number of Central Oregon Wheelers that have taken on the Famous Twickenham or Priest hole (gravel) loops in the Painted Hills region.  October is a wonderful time of the year to take on these challenging rides.  This year we would like to expand our pilgrimage east.  The Wheelers are offering up a 2 day adventure with road (w/SAG support), gravel riding and hanging!  

October 12th Road Ride

Mitchell to Thomas Condon Paleo  (challenging climb to start but a flat, down hill along the John Day River)-67 miles.  Lunch will be provided by Summit Cycling Adventures in Spray.

NOTE the 9:00 AM start.  It will be a bit cooler start.

Probable Gravel Rides: 

Priest Hole,  Loop, 42 miles, 50/50% grave/paved, 3500' - https://dirtyfreehub.org/routes/oregon/priest-hole/

Six Shooter, Loop, 48 miles, 40/60 gravel paved, 4400' - https://dirtyfreehub.org/routes/oregon/six-shooter/

Mitch & Walt, 53 miles, 60/40 gravel/paved, 4800'  (w/o popsicle stick) - https://dirtyfreehub.org/routes/oregon/mitch-walt/

Note we can make a decision from the registered gravel riders which rides they would like to do. 

Our Road Rides will be supported by Marc McConnell for both days (Summit Cycling Adventures) and 50% of the cost will come from the registered rider, the remaining from the club.  Marc's trailer is professionally stocked with water, Liquid IV's, nutritious snacks, pop-cycles, tools, charging stations, ice and the list goes on..... Marc can also SAG up to 8 bikes at a time. 

Day one Twickenham will be lunch on your own at Service Creek.  There will be 4 scheduled SAG stops roughly 12-15 miles apart.

Day two to Thomas Condon Paleo Center and lunch will be provided by Summit Cycling Adventures.  There will be 4 scheduled SAG stops roughly 12-15 miles apart.

Note:  We will have to SAG our own vehicles on day 2 as our start and end points are different.  (Mitchell is around 32 miles from Thomas Condon Paleo Center). Marc will be able to SAG 8 vehicles back to Mitchell, while any others on the trip will have to work that out.  I can accommodate 4 vehicles as well.  

Gravel Rides are non-supported. 

Accommodations:

Each rider would be responsible for their own lodging reservations.

Camping in Mitchell City park -https://www.mitchelloregon.us/camp

Spoke N Hostel - https://www.spokenhostel.org

The Oregon Hotel - https://www.theoregonhotel.net

Painted Hills vacation cottages

https://paintedhillsvacation.com/cottages/

New Barn Dominian https://www.vrbo.com/1109533

Additional Camping Options - 

https://traveloregon.com/plan-your-trip/ask-oregon/are-there-campsites-near-the-painted-hills-with-restrooms/

Questions email Brian.