Bicycle Touring
Mid-Valley Bicycle Club's Annual Touring Events
Discover the thrill of exploring new destinations and revisiting beloved spots on two wheels with MVBC! Our members eagerly embark on multi-day bicycle tours each year, offering a diverse range of experiences suitable for every skill level and aspiration.
While our tours are exclusively available to MVBC members, becoming a member is simple and opens the door to countless exciting adventures. Join us today and unlock the opportunity to participate in our unforgettable tours!
MVBC Hosted Tours
Loop Tour - MVBC's Signature Tour - Two nine day tours each year, covering the same route, typically in Oregon, but sometimes in Northern California, Washington or Idaho. Loop Tour 1 typically starts in late June, and Loop Tour 2 typically starts in mid July.
Mini Loop Tour - A four day bicycle camping tour typically in early August. The tour is aimed at families and individuals who want to participate in a touring event along small roads and through beautiful country, but with limited duration and only moderate cycling challenge.
Spring Overnight - Usually around mid May, weather permitting, we do a one night, weekend, self supported tour to either Willamette Mission SP, Independence River Park, or Brownsville Pioneer Park. It's a great way to get ready for the touring season.
Columbia Gorge Campout - Four days and three nights camping and riding on the scenic Columbia River Gorge at the Eagle Creek Overlook Group Campground.
Crater Lake Rim Ride - Two weekends in September are set aside as car-free weekends on the eastern section of the Crater Lake Rim. We'll camp at Diamond Lake within riding distance of the Rim Ride or one can drive to get closer. The second day we will do a circuit around Diamond Lake.
Camp Sherman Gravel Camp - If you're into majestic mountain views this is the tour for you. A weekend campout on the very scenic Metolius River with ride options that range from very challenging to relaxing fun.
Siuslaw River Gravel Camp - Two days of mixed surface riding in the Oregon Coast Range and the famous Siuslaw River, in partnership with the Eugene GEARs.
Coast Range Gravel Adventure - Four days and three nights of bikepacking in the Oregon Coast Range. Now in it's seventh year the CRGA takes riders from the valley to the ocean and back again over old logging roads and the C2C Trail.
Baker City Gravel Excursion - Three days exploring the wide open possibilities of Eastern Oregon, while staying at a hostel.
In addition to these established tours, each year we may offer one off tours, or new tours that we want to make annual. Information will be added here as new tours are offered.
