[10] 🔴 ADVANCED RIDE: ➡️ Crater Lake National Park – Ride the Rim Event 🌋🚴‍♀️

🔴 ADVANCED RIDE: ➡️ Crater Lake National Park – Ride the Rim Event 🌋🚴‍♀️

🕣 8:00 AM meetup, wheels rolling by 9:00 AM
📍 Meetup Location: Crater Lake – Park & Ride Staging Area (exact pin and parking info TBA)
🔗 Official Event Info & Registration (You must register individually)

🌟 Ride Overview:
Ride the Rim is one of the most breathtaking and unique cycling events in Oregon! For two Saturdays each September, 24 miles of Crater Lake’s East Rim Drive are closed to cars, allowing cyclists to enjoy a car-free, awe-inspiring ride along the rim of a volcanic caldera. 🌲🌀
With steep climbs, high altitude, and winding descents, this is a ride to remember — and conquer.

📏 Distance: 24+ miles (loop or out-and-back options)

⛰️ Elevation Gain: ~3,500 ft
🕒 Estimated Duration: ~3+ hours
🔗 Surface: 100% paved
📍 Elevation Range: ~6,500–7,700 ft

⚡ What You Will Need ⚡

• Fully charged Class 1 or 3 e-bike (750Wh or greater strongly recommended)
• Helmet (required)
• Extra battery (optional but helpful!)
• Layers, gloves, and wind protection (weather can vary drastically)
• Water, nutrition, and sunscreen
• Camera or phone for panoramic photo ops!
• Signed event waiver and advance registration at ridetherimoregon.com

🎯 Who’s this ride for?
Experienced riders looking for a bucket-list challenge in one of Oregon’s most scenic parks. This ride includes long climbs, high-elevation riding, and some narrow segments, so confidence with descents and good endurance are key.

🔴 Why Advanced?
Ride the Rim is considered advanced due to the significant elevation gain (~3,500 ft), high-altitude riding, remote location, and variable weather conditions. Even with an e-bike, you’ll need solid fitness, smart power management, and climbing confidence to fully enjoy this unforgettable ride.

📝 NOTE: This is not an officially guided group ride. Each participant must register independently via the Ride the Rim website. We’ll coordinate meetup & group riding options for those interested in staying together. 🚴‍♂️💨