Willamette Valley

Today you head south from the logging town of Vernonia through rolling farmland and forests to the wine-country town of Forest Grove. The Intermediate ride follows quiet country roads through the lush Coast Range foothills, passing farms and small communities before arriving in Forest Grove — gateway to the Willamette Valley wine country. Leisure riders take a shorter route on flatter roads, joining the Intermediate route for the final approach to Forest Grove. Challenge riders take a longer hillier loop through the forested hills before descending to Forest Grove.

Today you enter the heart of Oregon's Willamette Valley wine country. The area is famous for world-class Pinot Noir and you'll pass countless acclaimed wineries.

The Intermediate ride heads south through vineyards and hop fields on quiet country lanes. The route passes several excellent winery tasting rooms before arriving in McMinnville.

Leisure riders have two options: the WillaKenzie route takes a scenic loop through the northern wine country, while the standard Leisure route follows quieter valley roads.

Challenge riders take a longer loop into the Chehalem Mountains for more climbing and sweeping views of the valley.

Today's rides explore more of the spectacular Willamette Valley wine country around McMinnville.

Leisure riders have two options: a shorter direct route through the vineyards, or the Stoller direct — a scenic loop past the renowned Stoller Family Estate winery.

Intermediate riders take a longer loop through the rolling wine country hills.

Challenge riders head up into the Chehalem Mountains for a strenuous day with panoramic valley views.

Today you ride south through the French Prairie — the agricultural heartland of the Willamette Valley, named by French-Canadian fur traders who farmed here in the 1800s.

The Intermediate ride heads south through hop fields and nurseries to the historic town of St. Paul and the charming Silver Falls area. The route continues through the wine country hills before arriving in Silverton.

Leisure riders take a flatter route through the valley floor, joining the Intermediate route near Silverton.

Challenge riders take a longer hillier route through the Eola Hills wine country before heading to Silverton.

Today's final rides explore the beautiful countryside around Silverton, with the option to visit the spectacular Silver Falls State Park.

The Intermediate ride heads east into the foothills to explore the trails of Silver Falls State Park. The Trail of Ten Falls passes ten magnificent waterfalls including the iconic South Falls — a 177-foot waterfall that you can ride behind.

Leisure riders take a shorter loop through the countryside around Silverton.

Challenge riders combine the Silver Falls loop with additional climbing through the forested hills east of Silverton.

Whichever route you choose, your guide will meet you in Silverton for your end-of-tour transfer.