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We know we have something special but check out what those in the know say- Oregon Trail has been named one of the best events to do by the top in the industry! Velo News: The 5 Most Fun Gravel Races Gran Fondo Guide: Top 10 North American Gravel Fondo 2024 Global Cycling Network: Top 10 Must-Do US Races in 2024

From Airport Shuttles, Race Headquarters, Start/Finish Line, & Host Hotel- It has never been easier to OTG! Oregon Trail is one of the most complex and challenging gravel events in North America to produce, covering 350 miles of Oregon’s scenic and wild backcountry gravel roads.  It is our mission at Team Breakaway, to make the logistics for each and every rider easy so that they can focus on nothing more than pedaling some of the most amazing gravel roads in North America for 5 days straight!  We are incredibly excited with what we have planned for the 2024 Oregon Trail Gravel Stage Race. For 2024 getting here and onto the trail just got a whole lot easier! NEW START/FINISH LINE We are excited to announce that we are partnering with Oregon State University to use their Cascades Campus in Bend, Oregon as our official race start and finish location.  Located on Bend’s westside the campus is a beautiful facility that will play host to the grand departure of this year’s Oregon Trail on Wednesday June 26th. PARKING AT OSU We have secured parking for all participants who drive to the race starting Wednesday June 26th through Sunday June 30th.  OSU Cascades parking has both security cameras and personnel onsite to help add extra protection of your vehicles. RACE HQ & HOST HOTEL- HOTEL PEPPERTREE For those flying to the event we encourage you to book lodging at our official host hotel, the Best Western Peppertree.  Not only will the host hotel be offering a significant discount on rooms they are also located just a quarter mile away from the official race start at Oregon State University Bend Campus. If you are staying at the host hotel we will have our staff come and pick up your travel bins from the hotel so that you can simply pedal the quarter mile from your hotel room to the official race start on Wednesday morning.  The host hotel will also offer secure storage of your luggage and anything else you need to leave behind while you are on the trail. After you finish stage 5 on Sunday, your travel bin will be waiting at the hotel for you if you are staying at the Hotel Peppertree Best Western, as well as any stored luggage you left behind. FINISH LINE PARTY IN BEND Oregon State University’s incredible chefs will be preparing this year’s final meal after stage 5 saving the best for last.  In addition, we have secured dorm rooms that will be converted to changing and shower facilities for any athlete needing to clean up before the final party or rinsing the dust off before driving or flying home. FLYING IN?  WE WILL PICK YOU UP! How does it get even easier or better than that?  How about a $10 shuttle service from the Bend/Redmond Airport to the host hotel both before and after the race!  We have set up extremely affordable shuttle service on both Monday June 24th and Tuesday June 25th from the Bend/Redmond Airport (RDM) to the host hotel. We will also have shuttles serving riders on Monday July 1st from the hotel back to the airport.  The cost is ONLY $10 per rider per shuttle!  To reserve your shuttle click here. We know that taking on the challenge of 5 epic days in the mountains and forests of Oregon can be daunting so we want to make sure your logistics of getting here and leaving are as easy as possible.  What other event offers to pick you up from the airport?! EVERYTHING YOU NEED IS SO CLOSE! Check out our map of Bend and Race HQ.  We've marked some key spots you'll want for pre and post race, including the host hotel (HQ), Sagebrush Cycles bike shop, grocery store and coffee, the start/finish line, and our favorite swimming hole!  All walking distance from the Hotel Peppertree Best Western.

Top 10 North American Gravel Fondos 2023. Published Gran Fondo Guide There are a handful of gravel rides that have shaped this new genre of cycling, invented in the U.S. Midwest nearly 20 years ago which has spread globally Perhaps the greatest appeal is the adventure inherent in riding 100 or more miles – and not for prize money but for pride. Because most gravel rides are unsupported, you're on your own dealing with the weather, broken roads, or broken bikes. As one "grinder" puts it, there's none of that "happy bullshit with team cars and stuff." The established North American gravel rides are weekend long festivals attracting thousands of riders with inclusivity encouraged for all ages, juniors and the LGBTQ community. Equality reigns, all genders in the North America ride the same distance as men. Gran Fondo Guide has reached its 11th year of operation, the Worlds Leading Amateur Cycling Platform has reached a global audience of nearly 4 million unique users, over 185,000 visitors per month and over 1.61 million page impressions per month. Make sure you add at least one of these outstanding events to your Bucket List! ___________________________________ #2 Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder Summer Camp for adults who like bikes, mountains, river swims and making life-long friends! The state of Oregon on the United States’ “Wild West” coast has arguably some of “the best” gravel roads in the world. The Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder has firmly established itself as the “Grand Tour of Gravel” with gravel enthusiasts around the world. This is the #1 Gravel Stage race in the USA, with jaw-dropping scenery, camaraderie, and the legendary tenting and camp fires. Every respectable gravel rider need to add the OTGG to their bucket-list at least once (probably more than once). The EPIC 5-day Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder returns next June 21-25 with limited places left. It’s for racers AND adventure riders who want to test their limits and push personal boundaries, so much so, it sells out well in advance every year. It has one of the biggest prize purses ($10,000 USD) in North America gravel racing that attracts many of the biggest names in the sport internationally. This five-day event located in Sisters, will challenge and reward racers and adventure riders not only on the epic days in the saddle and celebrate every night back at camp. Each stage has two distances for Settlers and Pioneers. The e-bike category continues but still limited to just 25 riders. The fabulous team at Breakaway Promotions will take care of all of the details and support you on your journey - from tents to gourmet food to professional massage and nightly entertainment - you'll come away sore, accomplished, and with unmatched tales and friendship from the trail. There a HUGE range of additional options to suit everyone’s needs including VIP tent service, Shuttle, RV Parking, Bike Ship Service, Post Ride Massages and Meal packages for all your friends and family! < READ FULL ARTICLE >

Top 10 Must-Do US Gravel Races in 2024 From Arizona to Oklahoma and everywhere in between, we looked high and low for the best US gravel races – here are 10 we believe you should check out 09:53, Wednesday 22nd November 2023 Logan Jones-Wilkins, Junior Writer - North America The United States is the heartland of gravel, and has very much been the epicentre of the discipline's enormous growth in recent years. There has been an explosion of events in the US, but a select few have truly captured the imagination of gravel racers and riders alike. To sort through the countless races that dot the country, we are starting with the top, identifying 10 of the races that have proven to be the best around. If you're interested in gravel racing these are the 10 that you should follow, or who knows, maybe even enter. From the Great Plains of the United States, with the rolling hills, mud and wind that create hard endurance tests, to the technical races of the Southwest that demand handling skills well beyond that of a road race, the 10 races on the list all provide a unique experience and landscape to test oneself. While this list is not exhaustive, we have selected 10 races that you should look into, and perhaps even attend yourself, in 2024. ___________________________________ Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder (OTG) – June 26-30 The Oregon Gravel Grinder is a breathtaking lap through some of the most diverse ecology in the United States Location: Sisters, Oregon Distances: 350 miles (30,000 feet) over five days Website: Oregon Trail Registration: $1,200, spots available Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder will be in its fifth edition in 2024, but its first as a stop in the Gravel Earth Series. With this added emphasis, expect some big names to come to the premiere American gravel stage race. Consisting of five point-to-point stages, with a travelling campsite provided for every rider, the Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder is a gravel summer camp. Every tough day of racing is followed by a leisurely evening of lounging by creeks and campfires, eating freshly cooked dinners while making fast friends with your fellow travellers. Since it is a stage race, the distances are much more manageable, with days ranging from 40 miles to the 90-mile queen stage. However, what it lacks in daily distance it makes up for in beauty and difficulty. The race circum-navigates the Cascade mountains of central Oregon, offering every rider the chance to test themselves on hour-long climbs, high-desert sand and lush temperate forest descents. While the five days of racing, meals and logistical support come with a decent price tag, it is a unique race that meets a niche in the American gravel calendar. Tech tip: Let's talk about the camping. At the race, everyone gets one bin and the option to get a tent provided for you by the organisation. If you have your own tent, you are welcome to use it, but then it has to fit in your bin, along with a sleeping pad, sleeping bag, nutrition and spare kit. There is also the option to bring a spare set of wheels, with each day offering a distinct terrain challenge. < READ FULL ARTICLE >

The five-day gravel stage race in Oregon will share the marquee with events like the Traka, the Migration Gravel Race, and the Rift. Published Oct 27, 2023 BETSY WELCH One of the US’ most beloved gravel races is going global. Next year, the Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder (OTGG) will join the Gravel Earth series. Gravel Earth debuted last year, uniting six gravel races around the world and culminating with the ‘Earth Final’ in Spain. The series was a hit, and this year organizers plan to expand with more races in more countries. One of the new additions is the Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder, which will be the first American gravel race to join the series. Also confirmed for Global Earth in 2024 are the Traka in Spain, the Migration Gravel Race in Kenya, and The Rift in Iceland. The organizers are expected to announce the full lineup in the coming weeks. “We are thrilled with this opportunity,” said OTGG race director Chad Sperry. “When Klassmark Events (owners of the Gravel Earth Series and the Traka) reached out with the official invitation to be a part of the Gravel Earth Series, joining these other amazing gravel events, we jumped at the chance. It is an honor to have been selected as the North American event to be included in next year’s race series. We feel strongly that our core values of focusing on the environment, spirit of adventure, and amazing experiences for every single rider, aligns well with all the values of this series.” < READ FULL ARTICLE >