Gravel Bike Ride, Crooked River, 37 miles and 3,200 feet

Saturday is lining up for the perfect day to step away from that bike trainer to join the Dirty Freehub team on a ride. This ride starts at the Crooked River Campground and includes amazing views of the Lake Billy Chinook area.

A few things to know: this is going to be a Dirty Freehub photo /video shoot, so wear your brightest coolest colors. KimE, aka Rock Doc, will be joining us which means we will toss in a geology discussion. Also, this route is ALL pavement, so technically this is a road ride. However, we ask that you ride your gravel bike because WE will be on gravel bikes and because we would like the photos to be of gravel cyclists. (This is going to be part of a larger route we are working on.)

Here’s the link to the route:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45641665

Start: Lat / Long: [44.542197, -121.256689](44.542197, -121.256689)
Link to start: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MvD5BPPc61qmTTBt7

This route is a simple out and bike which takes you to the HooDoos trailhead; if you aren’t quite up for 37 miles and 3,200 feet of climbing, you can easily turn around sooner. Ebikes are welcome.

My pace? 10-12 mph for average speed. This is not a supported event. If we drop you on the way out, you can see us on the way back! :-) Please download the route. Cell service is limited. We will ROLL OUT of the parking lot at 11.

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Questions? Linda at 541 550 8930.

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
By electronically signing up for this event through MeetUp, I acknowledge, agree, and understand that participating in BACE cycling events and group rides (“Activities”) has inherent risks, dangers, and hazards. I hereby assume all risks and responsibilities related to the Activities.

Acknowledgment and Assumption of Risk: I acknowledge that bicycling involves risks including, but not limited to, the risks of collision with pedestrians, vehicles, other cyclists, and fixed or moving objects; the risks arising from surface hazards, equipment failure, inadequate safety equipment; and the risk of injury, disability, or death.
Release and Waiver of Rights, Including for Claims of NEGLIGENCE: I hereby RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE BACE or Dirty Freehub, its officers, members, volunteers, sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of equipment (collectively, the “Releasees”) from any and all liability, claims, demands, or causes of action that I may have for injuries or damages arising out of my participation in the Activities, including, but not limited to, losses CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES.

Indemnification: I agree to INDEMNIFY AND HOLD the Releasees HARMLESS from any loss, liability, damage, or cost that may incur due to my participation in the Activities, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES or otherwise.

Acknowledgment of Rules and Standards of Conduct: I agree to observe and obey all posted rules and warnings, to follow any instructions or directions given by the Releasees, and to abide by any decision of any event official relative to my ability to safely participate in the Activities.
Photography/Video Release: I understand that photos or videos may be taken during the Activities, and I hereby consent to the use of these photos and/or videos for promotional materials by the BACE and/or Dirty Freehub. I understand that I will not receive compensation for the use of such photos or videos.

Medical Authorization: In the event of injury or illness, I consent to receive medical treatment deemed advisable in the best judgment of appropriate medical personnel.
Severability: I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.

Acknowledgment of Voluntary Participation: I acknowledge that I am voluntarily participating in the Activities and that I have read and understood this waiver, and I am aware that by signing this form, I am waiving substantial rights, including my right to sue.

Governing Law: This Waiver and Release shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the state of Oregon, and any dispute arising out of this agreement shall be resolved in the courts of that state.