Welcome to the first, final, and only update for this year’s running of the Oregon Stampede! We’re working hard getting our spurs polished and the beer lined up for the big day. However, before we get into the details, let me tell you what this is NOT. This is not a bike race, bike event, or anything similar. It is a fully self-supported ride. We are not responsible for you whatsoever, either before, during or after your ride. You are riding as an individual. That means YOU are responsible for YOU. No one else is responsible for you, especially not us. If you get lost, hurt, can’t finish, or your bike breaks down, you must take care it yourself. Under no circumstances are we responsible for helping you out, rescuing you, etc. You should have an emergency contact who know where you are going in case you do not return.
Note: Because this is not a race, event, etc., there is no registration. Just show up if you want to ride.
RIDE DETAILS
Biking: 127 miles, 60% dirt, 9,000 ft of climbing
Cue Sheet / Route Map / Garmin Data / More Details
Drinking: As always – we’ll have a keg of beer
Camping: Camping is available the night before and night of – May 31 & June 1
ROUTE
We found out recently that the convenience store in Grass Valley is closed. We do not know if it was seasonal or permanent. If it turns out to be permanent, we will do a slight re-route through Moro. I will NOT be creating a new cue sheet or GPS route (I’m too busy these days), but it should be a pretty straightforward re-route. We will provide an update and the re-route details sometime to week before June 1st.
Otherwise the route is the same as all previous editions. See details above, or check find out more about the route here.
PLEASE NOTE: We do not bring copies of the cue sheet or maps for you.
CAMPING
Once again we’ve reserved two group campsites at the Deschutes River State Rec Area for May 31st and June 1st. We have group sites C and D again, giving us room for 50 people each night. If you want to camp with us, you must email me your name/s and which night/s – we’ll give preference to folks camping both nights. I’m fine with non-riding friends and family camping with us as long as it’s not a big group. Camping with us is $5/night per person. Donnie@velodirt.com
The 50 person maximum for our group campsite is not negotiable. If we get enough folks beyond 50 who want to camp we’ll reserve another group spot.
If you want to camp but don’t really like us, there are still plenty of other spots currently available at the recreation area. A link to camping reservations can be found here.
Details:
* Group spots C & D down near the end of the park road
* There are very nice, free showers along with sinks, drinking water, etc. The showers and flush toilets are over in the RV section.
* Parking is IN the group spots, along with all our tents, etc. We are going to have a full house, so please pack in accordingly and carpool to the extent you can. They are picky about where/how you park and where you set up tents, so you may be asked to move.
* Bring firewood if you’re camping. We will appreciate it, so will your neighbors. Don’t rely on someone else to do – you’re the someone else…
* They usually sell ice and firewood at the campground. I assume they still do, but if not, Biggs is only 5 miles down the road.
* There are fire pits in the group sites, but I don’t believe they have grates for grilling. Feel free to bring a grate or full grills, etc. I know lots of folks would appreciate it if you did.
* The spots under the willow trees are reserved. Those are mine…
RIDING IN THE DARK
The sun sets at ~8:45 p.m. on June 1, 2012. If you plan on taking more than 13+ hours to complete your ride, bring appropriate lights. The final descent down Gordon Ridge and Fulton Canyon is not fun in the dark.
SELF-SUPPORTED
II want to remind everyone that this is a completely self-supported ride. So the following apply:
* You are totally responsible for yourself. Under no circumstances are we responsible for anything you do or anything that happens to you before/during/after the race.
* This is not a bike race or bike event. This is just a bike ride. There will be no one associated with VeloDirt to assist you at anytime, whatever your circumstance. There is no sag wagon; there is no mechanical assistance; there is no medical assistance. In some cases, there is not even cell phone coverage in the event of an emergency. Just as if you rode this route all on your own (which you are doing…) – you have to be able to get yourself out of any jams you get yourself into.
* There are commercial services available at mile 40, 65 and 95. Bring money – that shit’s not free.
* Bring spares, patch kits, pumps, etc. Know how to use them…
COURSE WARNING
PARKING
BEER
And last, but not least – BEER. We will of course have our customary keg-o-beer at the finish line and tap into it the night before as well. If you have a beer hook-up in Portland and want to help us help you out, drop me an email with details.
-Donnie
donnie@velodirt.com
