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Oregon Cycling Event to Benefit Two Rivers

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST!

Pedal power can do a little good for your own well-being … and this June it will also do a little good for the well-being of two special Oregon rivers. On Saturday, June 18, the National Forest Foundation, in partnership with Cycle Oregon, will host a Ride for Two Rivers -- Metolius & Whychus cycling event in Sisters, Ore. This ride, which is planned to go up beautiful McKenzie Scenic Pass, will incorporate two routes – a 25-mile family friendly route, as well as a longer 51-mile training ride for more serious cyclists. The event will include full support as well as an evening of dinner and music at Black Butte Ranch. Riders who wish to stay at Black Butte will receive a 10 percent discount on lodging. One hundred percent of the proceeds will support stewardship and restoration efforts on the Metolius River and Whychus Creek as part of the NFF’s Treasured Landscapes campaign. Plus, proceeds will be matched by the National Forest Foundation – giving riders twice the conservation bang for their buck! For more information, contact the NFF’s Lisa Leonard at lleonard@nationalforests.org.

 

Ride Options

McKenzie Pass Ride (51 Miles)

Rider Cost: $100 per rider, includes full support, dinner at Black Butte Ranch, and T-shirt

Family Ride (25 Miles)

Rider Cost:  includes full support, dinner at Black Butte Ranch, and T-shirt

• Adult: $50
• Youth 6-17: $25
• Children under 6: Free

Community Dinner Event

Evening dinner & music at Black Butte Ranch

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Thank you to our Sponsors-

Cycle Oregon, ODS, and Bend Broadband.

Lodging

These lodges participate in the National Forest Foundation's Forest Stewardship Fund, collecting $1 per room night to support on-the-ground conservation work on the Deschutes National Forest:

• Black Butte Ranch  (Offering a 10% discount for riders June 16-19; call 1-877-594-3137 and  mention the Ride for Two Rivers.)
• Sisters Best Western Ponderosa Lodge
•  Five Pine Lodge
• Lake Creek Lodge
• Sunriver Resort
• Cascade Vacation Rentals
• Cold Springs Resort
• Hoodoo Camping

A complete list of lodging is available through the Sisters Chamber of Commerce.

Cancellation, Refund, and Rider Substitution Policy

Cancellations made on or before June 3, 2011, are eligible for a $50 refund. No-shows and cancellations after June 3, 2011, are not eligible for a refund, nor are they eligible to receive a ride t-shirt or attend the BBQ. Rider substitutions / registration transfers are not allowed. All cancellation openings will be made available by the ride organizers to the next rider(s) on the waiting list.