*Breitenbush Hot Springs. I imagine doing this ride like a roller coaster. Shuttle you and your bikes to the top, hang out for a couple days hiking and soaking, coast most of the way home. Not every ride has to be an epic test of endurance. First of all, a bike ride should be fun. And that’s why I’ve put this idea first.

*Historic Columbia Gorge Hwy. The Gorge makes for an excellent shuttle option. You pedal almost the entire length, and then shuttle back. Or vice-versa depending on the wind forecast for when you take your trip. Either way, it’s usually a strong tail-wind the whole way.

*Oregon Coast. The Oregon Coast along US101 is truly an epic ride. We are lucky to have it in our own backyard. Cyclists from Europe and Asia have to fly across oceans to experience it. Oregon has an excellent series of State Parks with sites specially reserved for bicycle tourists. There is absolutely no need for moderately experienced riders to pay for a fully-supported and guided tour if they don’t want to. Normally Arcata CA is outside my range, but I make an exception for riders wishing to experience the Oregon Pacific Coast.

*N Cascades Hwy and Methow Valley, then head south through Yakima to the Dalles and the Gorge, or head further east before turning south so as to pick up the Gorge at Umatilla. You can see almost the entire Gorge with the latter route. And your stopping point can be tailored to your speed and available time: you can ride all the way back to Portland or I can pick you up at any point before then. I certainly cover Washington for shuttle service.

*Rapha Continental Lakes Loop. I mention this ride because I go a ways back with both Tony and Ira. Tony agreed to build me a lovely long-tail back before he won his first NAHBS trophy and got all famous. Ira I was eating pastries with on the Broadway bridge when he was still kickin’ it with Magpie Messengers full-time. I think this gives a glimpse of what a great town Portland is -- that one can bump into and get to know master craftsmen such as Tony and Ira. And the cycling is infectious. Hence, I’ve quit my own 9-5 job to start this service and be part of the industry.

*Bend, OR, and Newbury Crater. It’s not Moab, but it’s some great mountain biking nonetheless. I did the Newbury Crater loop on my tandem with my honey in our BC (before Cody) days. I cherish the memories more every year. Unfortunately the photos are on film and I haven’t gotten them scanned.

*Fields, Steens Mountain, and the Alvord Desert.  Bring an extra water bottle.

*Cycle Oregon. I certainly have nothing against supported tours. There are a lot of great people putting on great tours. If you need a ride to one, like world-renowned Cycle Oregon, I’d be glad to assist. There may even be space with an existing party in which to share costs, so definitely ask if you are interested.