10.2
PDI
15.1 mi
DISTANCE
2,537 ft
GAINED
3 %
AVG. GRADE
FULL CLIMB STATS
Page Contributor(s): Steve Jones, Olympia, WA; Joel Blatt, Bend, OR; Mark Mathewson/Catherine Dubay, Santa Rosa, CA
INTRO
Our source of cycling in Central Oregon, Joel Blatt, recommends this loop which includes most of the Mt. Bachelor from Bend climb (Start at Wanoga Sno-Park, climb to Mount Bachelor Ski Resort, loop past Elk Lake Resort, left on NF-40, and left on NF-45 (Sunriver Cutoff climb) - Bacherlor Loop.
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Skotscott
July 4, 2024
This is a long, gradual climb from Bend on a good road with a smooth, wide bike shoulder. Lots of high-speed traffic - 60+mph. This is a very popular climb so vehicle drivers are courteous and move over. Descent down is nice and not too fast because of the low gradient. I combined this with a 17 mile descent down to SunRiver for a quick snack then climbed back up and down to Bend. HWY 45 down to SunRiver is also a good road with wide shoulders and very little traffic. Adds 34 miles RT and 2100ft.
joelmblatt
Climbing up to Mount Bachelor is safe, given wide shoulder. The problem comes if/when you descend from Bachelor back to Bend. Oncoming traffic (scenic byway) will often be passing slower cars and not see you! You could be going upwards of 50 mph, which means you won't have much time to react, if necessary.
