September 11-18, 2010

Where?

It’s the Round-Up Ride – a two-state ramble through the canyons, wheat fields, vineyards and forests of northeastern Oregon and southeastern Washington that includes a two-day stop in Pendleton during the 100th anniversary of the Pendleton Round-Up (and we’ve reserved 2,000 tickets!). Starting and ending in the historic host town of Elgin, the route includes stops in Enterprise, OR; Clarkston, WA; Waitsburg, WA; and Pendleton, OR.

How?

You pedal; we’ll take care of everything else. Beautiful campsites, plentiful food, hot showers, massage, cold microbrew, Oregon wine, live entertainment and a fully supported route.

How Many Miles?

Roughly 450, if you ride on the two layover days.

Cost?

$850 including an optional $25 donation to the Cycle Oregon Fund.

How Many Riders?

2,200 (approx.)

Pendleton Round-Up

How did Cycle Oregon and the Pendleton Round-Up not officially cross paths before? They’re two of the biggest events in Oregon, and they both happen in early to mid-September… Well, we’re just happy that it’s going to happen this year – and for the 100^th anniversary edition of the Round-Up, no less.

The first Pendleton Round-Up, on September 10, 1910 was “a frontier exhibition of picturesque pastimes, Indian and military spectacles, cowboy racing and bronco busting for the championship of the Northwest.”  The “largest crowd in Pendleton’s history,” 7,000 strong, showed up for that first show.

In 2010, Cycle Oregon is going to be adding more than 2,000 folks to the mix in Pendleton. As a matter of fact, we’ve reserved 2,000 tickets to the Round-Up and the nightly Happy Canyon Indian Pageant.  Order yours when you register for the ride!

The Round-Up holds a special place in Oregon’s history, and has been named to the Oregon Cultural Trust’s list of official Oregon cultural organizations. We’re excited to bring together two of the touchstone events in our state.

Learn more about the Round-Up at the event’s official site.