EAST LANE COUNTY BICYCLE TOURISM STUDIO

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1 EAST LANE COUNTY WORKSHOP # 3 Oakridge DECEMBER13, 2016

2 DRAFT STRATEGY ROAD AND GRAVEL ROUTES

3 GAP ANALYSIS

4 SPIDER GRAPH

5 SPIDER GRAPH

6 ROUTES/TRAILS + High-quality routes + Iconic road riding

7 ROUTES/TRAILS - Mostly roads; not a lot of separated facilities - Not unique

8 ROUTES/TRAILS Rating = Moderate

9 LODGING + Range of lodging options + Some lodging is bike-friendly

10 LODGING - Mostly generic, limited quality - Vast majority does not have bike-specific appeal

11 LODGING Rating = Low

12 BUSINESS SERVICES + Can get the basics + Bike shops

13 BUSINESS SERVICES - Quality varies greatly - Few integrated offerings (lodging, bike rental, guides, shuttles, etc)

14 BUSINESS SERVICES Rating = Low

15 TRANSPORT + Public transit (intrastate and regional)

16 TRANSPORT - Public transportation typically has limited capacity for bikes - Private shuttles are not geared towards road/gravel riding

17 TRANSPORT Rating = Low

18 BIKE CULTURE/EVENTS + Strong bike culture + Long-standing iconic rides/races

19 BIKE CULTURE/EVENTS - Mostly geared towards enthusiasts = limited appeal

20 BIKE CULTURE/EVENTS Rating = Moderate

21 OVERALL ASSESSMENT

22 DRAFT STRATEGY ROAD AND GRAVEL ROUTES

23 ROUTES/TRAILS Destination-quality routes for three-day weekend Road Gravel Family-friendly

24 ROUTES/TRAILS Road Route Criteria Distance: miles Elevation: 2K - 4K climbing Origin/Dest: Start and end in a hub (not necessarily the same hub) Have reasonable shuttle/public transpo return Surface: Max. 2% unpaved

25 EAST LANE CIRCUIT Distance: 142 miles Elevation: 9,700 Origin/Destination: Combination of hubs (McKenzie, Oakridge, Cottage Grove, possible to Veneta) Road Surface: Paved

26 AUFTERHEIDE Distance: ~50 miles Elevation: 2,500 Origin/Destination: McKenzie to Oakridge Accessed by 91 Lane Transit District bus Road Surface: Paved

27 LARRISON TO BRICE CREEK Distance: 43 miles Elevation: 3,500 ft Origin/Destination: Oakridge to Cottage Grove Road Surface: Paved

28 MT. JUNE/BEAR CREEK Distance: 86 miles Elevation: 5,155 Origin/Destination: Veneta (loop) Accessed by Lane Transit District bus in Creswell, Veneta Road Surface: Paved

29 POODLE CREEK TO JUNCTION CITY Distance: 53 miles Elevation: 2,300 Origin/Destination: Veneta (loop) Accessed by Fern Ridge Path Road Surface: Paved

30 WOLF CREEK/ TERRITORIAL Distance: 53 miles Elevation: 4500 ft Origin/Destination: Eugene Accessed by Loraine Highway Road Surface Paved

31 ROUTES/TRAILS Gravel Route Criteria Distance: miles Elevation: 1K - 3K climbing Origin/Dest: Start and end in a hub (not necessarily the same hub) Have reasonable shuttle/public transpo return Surface: At least 50% gravel

32 BLUE RIVER NORTH RIDGETOP Distance: Elevation: Origin/Destination:

33 BLUE RIVER NORTH RIDGETOP Distance: Elevation: Origin/Destination:

34 ROUTES/TRAILS Family-Friendly Route Criteria Distance: 8 15 miles Elevation: Max. 500 climbing Origin/Dest: Start and end in same hub Surface: 100% paved in good condition Safety: Low traffic volumes and speeds

35 ROW RIVER TRAIL Distance: 16 miles Elevation: 300 Origin/Destination: Cottage Grove (Loop) Road Surface: Paved, multi-use path

36 Distance: 5 miles Elevation: 10 Origin/Destination: Eugene Road Surface: Paved, multi-use path FERN RIDGE PATH

37 Q&A