Ellsworth Bicycles & Cog Wild's Pacific Northwest Singletrack Tour.
Join Cog Wild, Ellsworth for three fabulous days of singletrack on the North Umpqua Trail, an IMBA designated Epic ride! Camp two nights with Cog Wild, enjoying Deschutes Brewery beers around the campfire and three days in the company of other Ellsworth riders, Ellsworth frame fabricators (as in, your bike frame) and the man himself, Tony Ellsworth!
"Thanks for another great trip. These trails were fantastic. Loved the riding everyday. Thanks for taking care of the details. Everything was great". - John, 2010 Ellsworth Cog Wild tour rider
Tour Details - 2012 Tour details coming soon!!
Tour starting time & location: Meet at Cog Wild's office in Bend at 8am OR our Umpqua location Campground, where we will camp for two nights (2 hours south of Bend) at 11:00am. Those leaving with us from Bend, we can swing by Webcyclery (the local Ellsworth dealer and great bike shop) for any last minute needs. As a group, we will be on the trail by 12 noon and will spread out into smaller riding groups so everyone can ride at their own level.
Friday: Today we’ll ride from camp at Horseshoe Bend on some of the fastest, smoothest trail of the trip. At first, the trail contours up and away from the river to a viewpoint high up in the river canyon. Keep an eye out for soaring raptors such as eagles, osprey and peregrine falcons. From this high point, you will be rewarded with a long, continuous downhill back to the river. Our ride takes us through drier, though no less spectacular, forests to Marsters Trail Head. After the ride, relax at camp with a refreshing swim or Deschutes Brewery beer while the guides prepare the feast. After dinner you are welcome to soak in the natural hot springs up the road from our campground. Today's tour starts either in Bend at 8am or 10:30am at the campground.
Mileage: 18 miles
Saturday: Today's ride takes us through some of the most spectacular country in Oregon. As we continue downriver, you may see some migrating Chinook salmon and Steelhead heading up river to spawn. We’ll climb more today than on the previous days, but the pay off will be descending smooth, flowing singletrack to an old growth forest.
Mileage: 19 miles
Sunday: Our journey starts above Lemolo Lake, at the top of the North Umpqua River Trail. Within the first mile we’ll check out the 135-foot Lemolo Falls. In the native Chinook language Lemolo means “wild” or “untamed”, a name that will seem apt as you continue through the rugged canyon. We’ll follow the North Umpqua River along steep forested slopes and over tight rocky stream crossings to our first destination at Toketee Lake. The trail includes rollers and banks for those looking for some bonus airtime. By the end of the day you will have the satisfaction of completing one of the most famous rides in the country!
Mileage: 19 miles 
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Ellsworth Owners Pacific Northwest Retreat
2012 Tour Date
July 27-29, 2012
Maximum # of Riders
24
Riding Distance
66-79+ Miles over three days. We will break up into smaller groups based on riding interest & ability.
Altitude
2800-5000 ft.
Level
Intermediate to advanced rider.
Terrain
Amazing singletrack cross-country with roots, rocks,
exposure & fun creek crossings. Great downhills and short steep climbs. You will see few other riders on the trail, remote riding bliss!!
Purchase a new Ellsworth Bike:
Purchase your new Ellsworth from Webcyclery.com, Bend's local dealer and it will be waiting for you here in Bend for the start of your tour! Check it out!
Price
$465 Per person for Ellsworth riders
Includes:
* 2 nights of camping.
* 3 days of riding.
* Every fabulous meal from lunch on Friday to after ride snacks on Sunday. Great fresh and filling food!!
* Transportation to and from Bend, shuttles as needed through trip. You are also welcome to meet us at our campground.
* Cog Wild guides to spoil you.
* Event t-shirt
* Deschutes Brewery
Beer
* An experience you will never forget!
Note: Before and after accommodations are not included but Cog Wild can help plan your stay. Stay a few days and ride more, including the McKenzie River Trail - Cog can organize this too!
"The meals were better than any expensive restaurant I've eaten in all year" - Tony Ellsworth, about 2009 tour
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