Dirty Freehub

09/06/2026

Fingers crossed that next Saturday we have great weather ..... because the Big Summit Prairie is a Dirty Freehub classic. 30 miles and 1,800 feet of gain. Here's how to register: https://dirtyfreehub.org/events/big-summit-sept-2026/

09/05/2026

Join us on Sept 8th for the Espresso version of the Pawn! (Yeah, we were smoked out of it last week.). With a 10 am start, the conditions should be PERFECTO ... Here's how to register:

Call it the last day of summer as the rain moves in this week (yippie!) If you love to climb gravel and then descend on pavement, this ride is for you. We

09/03/2026

Ding d**g the dust is dead …. A solid day of rain in Central Oregon means the roads and trails are awesome. Just pack your woolies, your gloves amd a hat. You’ll thank us later as soon as you get out of summer riding mentality. Even leave that spare water bottle at home. Eric Artzt on Oktoberfest.

09/01/2026

Version 6 today of McCool route near Davis Lake (about an hour south of Bend, OR.). A little less down tree hopping than version 5. More pelicans and more washboard and a more rugged finish. Long debates about the start — where to endure a long climb and how to have a memorable finish. Rolled into the finish about an hour before the rain. Feeling grateful! (Even though a few different roads didn’t exist when our maps were sure they did.). All part of creating routes. So hoping to have a route soon … minus the down tree hopping sections. 😜😜😜😜

08/30/2026

Lowers your blood pressure just looking at the photos! This is our Panther Creek route in southern Washington state. Skye has nothing but encouragement for you to go ride this route, 21 miles and 2,600 feet of climbing. Skye did this on an Adaptive: Lasher e assist w/700x45.

“Rode this on June 12 on a bluebird perfecto weather day.
I’d give it a 10/10. The climb has some aspajlt to start off then jumped onto a quality gravel FS road that takes you up up up and away. It was a great pitch and nothing to steep. The asphalt downhill through the trees is a blast. Not much traffic. It feels more remote than it is. That said Definitely carry the gps and extra bike parts as it may be a challenge to get reception in some sections. Like most climbing routes for adaptive riders, I do not recommend this route without e assist. Beverages and food at backwoods on the drive back down is always rad. Nice find DFH!”

https://dirtyfreehub.org/routes/washington/panther-creek/

08/30/2026

Join Us to ride the Pawn (Espresso version) gravel route as the final summer ride! Registration is on our events page at Dirty Freehub. We hope to see you! https://dirtyfreehub.org/events/

08/27/2026

RIDER REVIEW: MYRTLE TREE | GOLD BEACH, OREGON

Looking for a big Southern Oregon Coast adventure? Chip Weinert rode Myrtle Tree yesterday—and gave it a big thumbs up.

🚲 51 miles | 5,600 ft gain | ~60% gravel / 40% paved

“This is actually the second time I've ridden it, and it won't be my last.” — Chip Weinert

The route starts along Lobster Creek before tackling the long climb toward Lake of the Woods Lookout. From there: spectacular views, fast descents, plenty more climbing, and a beautiful return along the Wild & Scenic Rogue River.

Chip’s warning on the descent? Watch those potholes: “I think they hide the biggest pot holes in the shadows just out of spite. 😉”

And there’s a reward! Cougar Lane Lodge comes at about mile 37—perfect for refilling bottles, grabbing snacks, or sitting down for a full meal before finishing the ride.

Chip sums it up perfectly: “Be prepared for plenty of climbing, some spectacular views, and a bunch of fun descents.”

👉 Find Myrtle Tree on DirtyFreehub.org. Thanks Chip!

08/26/2026

CANNIBAL 5: For Those Who Like Their Gravel Pointed Uphill

If shaded climbs, quiet forests, creek crossings and a whole lot of up-and-down sound like your kind of fun, Cannibal 5 on the Oregon Coast delivers.

Glen Scruggs recently rode a modified “Cannibal 4”, skipping one of the five climbs, and gave us the scoop:

“Excellent route if you enjoy shaded climbs, quiet and healthy forests.”

And about that middle climb? Glen calls it the crux, with an extended section hitting 13–15% near the top. 😳

“There are some flatter sections after the first and second descents. From there you're almost always headed up or down.”

The route mixes remote-feeling forest gravel with paved logging roads and a bit of pavement—and Glen noted several creeks along the way where you could refill with a filter.

Cannibal 5
Oregon Coast — between Waldport & Yachats
61 miles
7,500 feet of climbing
5 significant climbs

https://dirtyfreehub.org/routes/oregon/cannibal/

08/25/2026

Join us this Friday (Aug 28th) to ride McCool, a new 36 miler with 2,200 feet of climbing near Davis Lake, Oregon. We hope to see you .... Good climbing, good fun. We roll out at 10:00.

Here's the route we are riding: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56853899?privacy_code=8GvHtgPwFrbVAnbsKspniKNVydSb7Snk

Here's the location to register: https://www.meetup.com/bend-area-cycling-enthusiasts/events/316257793/

We are changing this route because of fires, with major shift in location. This will start near Davis Lake. Start Lat/Long: 43.662780, -121.805720 (This is a dirt road lead