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Elementary Sponsors:
Nancy P's Baking Company
Great Harvest Bakery
Devore's Good Food
Strictly Organic Coffee Company
No Whiners Sponsors:
The Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests
Volunteers and riders like you!
The Rides
Bend's Big Fat Tour 2008 is the 14th annual event. We've planned some awesome routes and a few new surprises this year. Anyone that's ridden this tour will tell you no two years are the same, even when the routes are similar. This year the routes may look similar to last year but looks can be deceiving! You'll have to sign up and ride to find out.
Photo by Woody Starr, 2001
Friday, October 17 is the Sacred Ochoco Loop. One hour East of Bend, past Prineville into the Ochoco National Forest this ride takes us through Old growth Ponderosa, Fir and Spruce, alpine meadows and rocky outcroppings. The route crosses over two summits - Round Mountain and Lookout Mountain, the latter being entirely within a Roadless Area. The route is 90% singletrack and the conditions can vary greatly according to the weather. Come prepared for anything, especially to have your mind blown!
Photo by Woody Starr, 2003
Saturday, October 18 is the Classic Mt. Bachelor to Town with Epic riders completing the circuit around Mt. Bachelor. Check back later to find out the final route - some things we like to keep as a surprise. All rides are shuttled from town, but don't let that lull you into believing the ride is easy. Epic riders will tackle almost 80 miles, Recreational riders will face almost 50. It's the jewel in the crown of single track riding in Bend.
Photo by Pat McCullough, 2004
Sunday, October 19 is the Cache Mountain Finale. This classic figure-eight loop climbs about 2000' in elevation and descends forever. This year we are contemplating a modification to this route, so please check back here when the time draws near. BBFT Veterans will tell you this is their favorite day, it's like the hangover cure and the social ride, all while surrounded in stunning Fall colors. Epic ride finishers will be awarded the highly coveted "No Whiners" Patch of Honor after this ride ends. Hope to see you there!
Photo by Woody Starr, 2002