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LOOP TOUR 2026�Cascading Rivers

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touring.mvbc.com

looptour.org

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The 2026 Loop Tour is dedicated

to the memories of

Linda and George Shaw

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George & Linda Shaw Loop Tour Shirts

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(orders are closed)

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Logistics�

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  • Presentation recording and slides available: looptour.org

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  • Mute yourself at start

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  • Write questions to Chat (Brian D will monitor)

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  • Breakout rooms for Loop Tour 1 and Loop Tour 2
    • Ask questions
    • Arrange carpooling and cooking groups if desired
    • Arrange Friday night lodging for out-of-towners

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Agenda�

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  • Introduction and meet the LTC
  • Safety
  • Rider’s Brochure and Participant’s Guide
  • Route highlights
  • Tour amenities (charging, beverages, portable shower, SAG, ..)
  • Route navigation
  • Cancellation policy
  • Emergency Medical Form
  • Questions
  • Breakout Rooms: Loop Tour 1 and Loop Tour 2

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Your 2025 Loop Tour Planning Committee�

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Steve Martel

John (JP) Wilson

Melissa Dawley

Alex Vincent

Steve Moore

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Tour Dates�

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TOUR #1 June 20-28

TOUR #2 July 18-26

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Loop Specific Safety

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  • Read guide.looptour.org for general bike safety
  • Ride single file when motorized traffic present
  • Leave space between small (2-4) groups for motor vehicles to pass
  • Use hand/voice signals for turns, slowing, stopping, car back
  • Move far off road when stopped
  • Be visible (hi-vis clothing, lights, slow-moving vehicle triangle)
  • Wear helmet when riding, even in camp
  • Interacting with SAG
    • Signal for help with thumbs down
    • Call SAG if deviating from route
    • Leave bike visible to SAG when off road (answering nature's call, etc.)

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Rider’s Brochure

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  • Find in rider.looptour.org (Rider’s Link)

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  • Read Brochure before your tour!

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  • Print or download just before your tour (to catch last-minute edits)

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  • Particularly important for LT2

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  • Other docs at Rider’s Link
    • Tips for hot days
    • Packing lists
    • How to use Ride with GPS (RWGPS; navigation app)

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Loop Participant Guide

  • Find at guide.looptour.org
  • General information on Loop Tour
    • How can I prepare?
    • What happens on tour?
    • What do the SAG volunteers do?
    • What about problems?
  • Safety!
  • Must read for first time loopers and good review for veterans

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The Full Route: 305 miles�

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305 total miles

17,060 feet of elevation gain

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Challenges

  • Day 1 is long: 51 miles
  • No 110/120V power at first 4 campsites, but 2 power stations
  • Little/no cell phone service first 4 days
  • High temperatures? (Loop 2)

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Day 0/1: Friday Night in Corvallis/Albany Area, Saturday Morning at Timber Ridge

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  1. No camping at Timber Ridge School (ride start)
  2. Lodging options (for out-of-towners)
    • Hotels
    • Homes of LTC members (check availability in breakout rooms)
    • Friday night at Whitcomb Creek County Park sites 30AB/30B, 29B, 28B, 27B, 26B, and 24B. Confirm with LTC first.
  3. If starting elsewhere (e.g., Corvallis), drop SAG gear off late Friday afternoon (location TBA)
  4. No restrooms at Timber Ridge School
  5. Nearest on-route restrooms in Lebanon (~mile 15)
  6. Water available at school (SAG will have key to spigots)
  7. Park in side lot (near football field), not in front of the school�

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Day 1: Timber Ridge to Whitcomb Creek �51 miles +2380’ -1360’

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  • Long first day - start early
  • SAG truck departs at 9 AM
  • Food options en route
    • Lebanon (mile 15)
    • Sweet Home (mile 33; slight detour required)
  • Light dinner provided at camp (sandwiches, chips and pie)
  • First night mandatory group meeting

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Day 2: Whitcomb Creek CG to Riverside CG�44 miles +4250’ -3160’

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  • Mostly gentle grades on quiet back country roads
  • No restaurants or grocery stores
  • Purchase any required food on Day 1

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Day 3: Riverside CG to Breitenbush/Cleator Bend CG�23 miles +978’ -1165’

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  • This area burned in 2020!
  • Unclear which restaurants and stores will be open
  • A few small food markets near Detroit Lake
  • No markets on days 4 and 5

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Day 4: Breitenbush CG to Raab CG�33 miles +1913’ -2554’

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  • Mostly quiet backcountry roads�
  • Raab Campground on Collowash River�
  • Catered group dinner

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Day 5: Raab CG to Milo McIver SP�33 miles +1233’ -2950’

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  • Relatively easy, mostly downhill

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  • Multiple food options in Estacada (~3 miles prior to camp)

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  • Short stretch of easy gravel going into Milo McIver SP

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Day 6: Rest Day at Milo McIver SP�

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Potential activities

  • Disc Golf (27 holes)
  • Hiking (7 miles of trails)
  • Swimming (in Clackamas River)
  • Kayaking (“dependable class 2+”)
  • Fish hatchery
  • Visit Estacada (~5.4 miles round trip)
  • Eating (several restaurants, including a bakery)
  • Laundry
  • Estacada Library (10 AM - 5 PM)
  • Hang out and relax!

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Day 7: Milo McIver SP to Champoeg SP�34 miles +1870’ -2180’

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  • Multiple dining, coffee shop and grocery options in Canby at Mile 23

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Day 8: Champoeg to Silver Falls SP�42 miles +2280’ -1040’

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  • Silverton at Mile 26: multiple grocery, dining and coffee shops�
  • Silver Falls SP has a small market that has snacks, some hot food and sandwiches�
  • Swimming and hiking options

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Day 9: Silver Falls SP to Timber Ridge�39 miles +1015’ -2125’

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  • After high point at 2 miles, descend back to Albany
  • Bypass Stayton and ride through Sublimity, Aumsville, Marion, and Jefferson
  • Jefferson is a good place for lunch
  • Meet SAG drivers and pick up gear at

Timber Ridge School

  • See you on the 2027 Loop Tour!

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Route Summary

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Services

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Charging

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  • No 110v power Days 1-4 �
  • MVBC will provide two power stations (500 watt hour and 677 watt hour)

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  • Bring your own USB charging cords�
  • Bring spare battery to charge cell phones, fitness watches and other small electronic devices�
  • Solar chargers might recharge batteries for small devices�

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Cold Beverages

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  • $27 cold drink allotment (= $3/day) included in registration

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  • Take the Cold Beverage Preferences survey at rider.looptour.org

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  • Select beverages of choice from coolers in SAG truck

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  • SAG drivers will not collect or secure cash

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  • Keep track of your beverage consumption

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  • Pay for any overage at the end of the tour by cash or Venmo to Brian D. (Tour 1) or Dan B. (Tour 2)

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  • Community coolers available for small amounts of perishables

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Shower Option

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MVBC provides a

Privacy Shower Tent

Bring your own

Solar Camping Shower Bag

(i.e. $10 Amazon item)

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SAG And Packing

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SAG

  • LT1: Lyle Dalton and John Rodecker in car; Kathy and Frank Hall in truck
  • LT2: Dan Arbogast and Eileen Marma in car; Robert Williams in truck
  • SAG has first aid kit, some spare bike supplies (maybe not what you need)
  • Cooler etiquette

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Packing

  • Pack lightly!
    • Less than 50 pounds of gear excluding bike
    • No bag more than 25 pounds
    • Tag your bags with your name
  • Carry critical items on your bike
    • Drinks, snacks, tube repair, medication, etc.
  • See packing list in rider.looptour.org

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Ride with GPS

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Connect your RWGPS account with MVBC

benefits.mvbc.com

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Find usage instructions and routes

rider.looptour.org

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Download routes at home for offline

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Email loop@mvbc.com if you have any specific RWGPS questions

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“Routes” subdirectory

Has links to the RWGPS “Collection” and four file export formats

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Asbell Custom Cue Sheets�

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Cancellation Policy

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  • Full refund (regardless of timing) if someone on waiting list replaces you; if no waiting list, no full refund
  • 50% refund if cancellation is more than one month prior to start of your tour (20 May for LT1 or 18 June for LT2) and no one replaces you
  • No refund if cancellation is within one month of the start of your tour and no one replaces you
  • If your tour is cancelled (fire or another emergency), you will be refunded as much as possible after fixed expenses are covered
  • No refund if the route changes (fire, road construction, etc.)
  • No refund of membership dues

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Rider Emergency Medical Information

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  • All participants must carry this completed form

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  • Blank form at: med-form.mvbc.com�
  • Place in handlebar bag or smallest bag if no handlebar bag

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Participant List (With Permission)

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To be emailed to riders prior to start of tour

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Questions From The Chat

Have a question later? Email loop@mvbc.com

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Breakout Rooms��

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  • Hosted by
    • Brian Daellenbach - Loop Tour 1 Room
    • Dan Barrett - Loop Tour 2 Room
    • Alex Vincent - Main Room
  • Agenda
    • Introductions
    • Questions
    • Arrange carpooling and cooking groups if desired
    • Arrange Friday night lodging for out-of-towners
  • Logistics
    • On computer, click Breakout Rooms on toolbar, hover mouse over your room, click Join and Confirm
    • On mobile device, tap Breakout Rooms on the top-left of screen, tap your room, select Join
    • Click Leave Room to return to main room or leave meeting

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This concludes the presentation. Thank you everyone!