South Wasco County offers several great cycling routes from beginner to ultra cyclist.  These routes are best in April/May or September/October when there is mild, dry weather & very little traffic.  Listed are some basic distances, please feel free to contact the Maupin Area Chamber of Commerce to get more specific information or to schedule a cycling event in the area. 

Race_Across_Oregon has adopted Maupin as their second home.  The spring season kicks off with the Deschutes_Time_Trial_Festival on April 25 & 26.  There are three stages for riders to test their skills upon.  In the fall the Ring_of_Fire_Time_Trial offers 12 or 24 hours of endurance pleasure for the ultra cyclist.  Both events are staged at the Imperial River Company, right down on the Deschutes.

Local rides of interest include these:

26 Mile Paved Course:
City Park (by the River) to Sherar’s Bridge to Tygh Valley, to Juniper Flats, to Greenway (park area in uptown Maupin) or City Park

60 Mile Paved Course:
City Park (by the River) up Bakeoven Road to Highway 97 North to Shaniko, to Grass Valley, then down Highway 216 West to Sherar’s Falls, then along Deschutes River upstream to Maupin City Park or Greenway.  (long uphill, long downhill)

14 Mile Paved Course – Family Friendly River Ride:
Harpham Flats to Sherar’s Falls – up & down stream from Maupin along Deschutes River

24 Mile Unpaved Course:
Sherar’s Falls to Mack’s Canyon along Deschutes River – round trip 48 miles