2021 Ochoco Overlander Update

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COVID 19 VACCINATION REQUIRED TO RIDE

The 2021 Ochoco Overlander is quickly approaching, and frankly we couldn’t be more excited to get into some of the most beautiful country Central Oregon has to offer.

Following public health recommendations, a Covid 19 vaccination will be required to participate in this year's ride. Proof of vaccination must be received by Good Bike Co. NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 1, 2021. All event staff and volunteers will be vaccinated. Thanks for your help in respecting our small Central Oregon communities.

Any rider who has not submitted proof of vaccination by September 1 will not be allowed to ride. Please email James, jgood@goodbikeco.com, if you have any questions or concerns.


Day 1

70 miles, 5,300ft

Enter the world class Ochoco National Forest as you embark on your FOUR day adventure; camp, swim, and fish along the John Day River

Day 2

25 miles, 2,000 ft

Take the morning easy, you deserve it!

Casually pedal through the breathtaking Painted Hills one of the Seven Wonders of Oregon. “When you travel to the Painted Hills, you can see millions of years of history revealed in the layers of mountains of earth, one color at a time. A journey to the hills is a journey through ancient and recent history”. (Travel Oregon)

Refuel in the small town of Mithcell, OR (pop: 124). Accommodations at Spoke’n Hostel. Be sure to check out Mitchell and enjoy a pint at Tiger Town Brewing Co.

Day 3

27 miles, 3,900 ft

Climb out of Mitchell and back into the Ochoco National Forest. Enjoy the summit of Mt. Pisgah and the vistas it and the Mill Creek Wilderness provides; Camp, swim, and fish at Walton Lake

Day 4

46 miles, 2,550 ft

As you cross over the Ochoco Divide on day Four you will traverse over the North edge of the Mill Creek Wilderness on a dirt two track road (read single track’ish). Roll down McKay Rd. back into Prineville where we will finish with a family-style dinner and bonfire on the outdoor patio at Good Bike Co.

BIG THANKS to our 2021 Ochoco Overlander Sponsors

Salsa Cycles, Burley, Backporch Coffee