About us
Do you love bikes? Looking for people to ride with on a mountain bike, gravel/adventure bike, road bike, touring bike, fat bike, or tandems? Are you 18 years or older? Then this is YOUR tribe.
Bend Area Cycling Enthusiasts (BACE) offers a variety of organized bike rides, some ending at breweries. Some harder, some easier, some more technical. Many close to Bend, some include camping overnight or a few hours of carpooling. And sometimes, we are joining races as a group. It all depends on the ride organizer. (If you can't figure out if you belong on a ride, just text the ride organizer.) It's all about riding safe, while having a blast. Meeting new people to ride with or helping you coordinate with your riding buddies.
And speaking of ride organizers, the BEST way to ride your DREAM route at YOUR pace that works for YOUR schedule is to become an organizer. Drop Gravel Girl (Linda English) a note or text her at 541 550 8930.
BACE is supported by Dirty Freehub which is a nonprofit organization dedicated to gravel cycling. You'll find us at https://dirtyfreehub.org/. If you would like to support BACE, you can donate money to Dirty Freehub.
Come Join Us!
Upcoming events
2
- $10.00

Gravel Ride, Ochoco National Forest / Brothers, 37 miles, 1,700 Feet of Gain
Brothers, Brothers, OR 97712, USA, OR, USLet’s Ride: Little Brother
Rolling gravel, high-desert views, and a backroad adventure along the edge of the Maury MountainsWe’re heading out near Brothers, Oregon for Little Brother: a 37-mile gravel loop with about 1,700 feet of climbing, rolling farmland, desert sage, colorful rhyolite and basalt cliffs, and a few flowing creeks along the way.
This route skirts the southern edge of the Maury Mountains, part of the Ochoco National Forest, and lands on the friendlier end of the adventure scale: mostly rolling terrain, moderate technical difficulty, and 100% gravel.
The Vibe
A scenic, remote high-desert ride with lots of room to settle into settle into your a rhythm, enjoy the views, and spend a few hours exploring a quieter corner of Central Oregon.
Riders may naturally split into smaller groups by pace, with brief regroups when it makes sense.A Quick Reality Check
This is not a supported or no-drop ride. Bring enough food, water, tools, layers, and navigation to be self-sufficient for a full day in the Ochocos.
That means:
- Route downloaded ahead of time - there may not be cell service at the start
- Comfortable riding your own pace
- Flat kit, tools, fuel, and hydration
- Enough food and water for a remote day with no services
A few things to know:
- Route + GPX: Little Brother
- Start Coordinates: Lat / Long: 43.872560, -120.487960
- Important Start Notes: Do not use the Meeup Pin. Use the Lat / Long in the ride guide for precise directions.
- Questions: Welcome by the night before. Service may be limited at the start.
Registration
$10 per person
If you've contributed to Dirty Freehub within the past 12 months, use coupon code "Brother" during registration to receive complimentary registration.About Dirty Freehub Community Rides
Dirty Freehub community rides are informal, volunteer-led group rides that bring people together to explore gravel roads and trails while building community. Our ride leaders are unpaid volunteers who share their time and local knowledge with fellow riders.Dirty Freehub is a nonprofit organization, not a commercial guide or outfitter. Participation in our community rides is not the purchase of a guided service, and each rider is responsible for their own decisions, equipment, safety, and well-being throughout the ride.
To help sustain our year-round community ride program, we encourage participants who have not contributed to Dirty Freehub within the past 12 months to make a $10 administrative contribution. This contribution helps offset the costs of operating the program, including Meetup, insurance, and other administrative expenses. It is not payment for guiding services or for this specific ride, and no portion is used to compensate ride leaders.
About Me
If I’m a new face, I hope to be a familiar one soon — learn more about me here.To participate:
- You must be registered for the event and as such agree to the Meetup and BACE rules. These include one’s concurrence that cycling can be dangerous and cause serious bodily injury or even death.
- The organizers of this group and its members will not be held responsible for the actions of any participant at any event.
- Please do not bring pets.
- You must wear a helmet.
- You must be an adult.
- You must be self-sufficient.
Liability Waiver
Dirty Freehub Group Ride Waiver
Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, and Assumption of Risk Agreement
(Version 1.2 / Dated August 2, 2025)
By registering for any organized group bike ride led by Dirty Freehub through Meetup.com (or any other registration platform used by Dirty Freehub), you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to the following terms and conditions. Participation in these rides is conditional upon agreement to this waiver.1. Acknowledgment of Risk
I understand and acknowledge that participating in a group bike ride organized by Dirty Freehub involves inherent risks. These risks include, but are not limited to, collisions with other cyclists, vehicles, pedestrians, or objects; accidents caused by road hazards, gravel, weather conditions, wildlife, and mechanical failures; as well as risks associated with riding in remote areas with limited access to emergency services. Such risks can result in serious injury or death.2. Assumption of Risk
By registering for the ride, I voluntarily and knowingly assume all risks associated with my participation, including those resulting from the actions or negligence of other riders, third parties, or environmental conditions. I understand that it is my responsibility to ride safely, wear appropriate safety gear, and maintain my bicycle in proper working condition.3. Release of Liability
I hereby release, waive, discharge, and hold harmless Dirty Freehub, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, agents, and any affiliated individuals or organizations (collectively referred to as "Dirty Freehub") from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses, including but not limited to personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death, arising out of or in connection with my participation in the group ride.4. Indemnification
I agree to indemnify and hold Dirty Freehub harmless from any and all claims, causes of action, damages, judgments, costs, or expenses, including attorney’s fees, that may arise as a result of my participation in the group ride or from any breach of this agreement.5. Medical Treatment
I understand that Dirty Freehub does not provide medical services, supervision, or insurance coverage for participants. In the event of an injury, I consent to receiving medical treatment deemed necessary by emergency personnel and agree to be financially responsible for any costs associated with such treatment.6. Fitness to Participate
I declare that I am physically fit and capable of participating in the group ride. I confirm that I will ride within my abilities, follow all traffic laws, and adhere to any instructions or safety guidelines provided by Dirty Freehub ride leaders.7. Personal Responsibility
I understand that I am solely responsible for my actions during the group ride, including my own route decisions, hydration, nutrition, and mechanical preparedness. I acknowledge that participation is at my own risk.8. Binding Agreement
I understand that by registering for a Dirty Freehub group ride through (http://meetup.com,/) this waiver and release is binding upon myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns. It is recommended that you print and retain a copy of this waiver for your records.8 attendees - $10.00

Gravel Ride, Madras, 44 miles, 3,100 feet of gain
Pelton Park, 3300 NW Pelton Dam Rd, Madras, OR 97741, USA, Madras, OR, USLet's head to north of Madras to ride the Path of Totality which has a whole lot of waterfront riding along Lake Simtustus plus a tour of Madras.
Just a warning to you gravel purest: the route has a whole lot of pavement (75%) mixed with single track and gravel. I plan on over inflating my tires! Ebikes are welcome … you do have some rocky single track to get through. Last time I did that section, I had to walk through a bit. Just a bit.
We are celebrating Gravel Girl's birthday so we will toss in some singing and cupcakes for sure.
The Start:
Use the starting location on the Ride Guide. This is the corner of Highway 26 and Peleton Dam Road. When you turn onto Peleton Dam Road there is a pullout immediately on your right.The Route:
https://dirtyfreehub.org/routes/oregon/totality/Pacing:
Note that we will be regrouping at several locations, so if you want to race off the front and keep on trucking you should find a different event. This is not meant to be a race but a social outing. After all, it’s nice to chat and get to know other people. eBikes are not welcome because we have some single track that doesn’t allow them.You should have the route downloaded and are able to use your device or phone. I plan on riding about 11-12 mph. I will pull out of the park exactly on the posted start time.
Weather
If the weather takes a dive, you can assume we are canceling but we will post on the event.
Sorry to say, but this is NOT a no drop ride. (Gosh, there are a lot of NOs in that last sentence.) but we WILL regroup a few times.
Text or call Linda at 541 550 8930 with any questions.Registration
$10 per person
If you've contributed to Dirty Freehub within the past 12 months, use coupon code "Birthday" during registration to receive complimentary registration.About Dirty Freehub Community Rides
Dirty Freehub community rides are informal, volunteer-led group rides that bring people together to explore gravel roads and trails while building community. Our ride leaders are unpaid volunteers who share their time and local knowledge with fellow riders.
Dirty Freehub is a nonprofit organization, not a commercial guide or outfitter. Participation in our community rides is not the purchase of a guided service, and each rider is responsible for their own decisions, equipment, safety, and well-being throughout the ride.
To help sustain our year-round community ride program, we encourage participants who have not contributed to Dirty Freehub within the past 12 months to make a $10 administrative contribution. This contribution helps offset the costs of operating the program, including Meetup, insurance, and other administrative expenses. It is not payment for guiding services or for this specific ride, and no portion is used to compensate ride leadersTo participate:
- You must be registered for the event and as such agree to the Meetup and BACE rules. These include one’s concurrence that cycling can be dangerous and cause serious bodily injury or even death. The organizers of this group and its members will not be held responsible for the actions of any participant at any event.
- Please do not bring pets.
- You must wear a helmet.
- You must be an adult.
- You must be self-sufficient.
- You need to sign a liability waiver at the start.
3 attendees
Past events
2017


