Photos: Is this the best bike ride in North America?
#1
The view is the reward
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Berkeley, CA
Posts: 334
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Photos: Is this the best bike ride in North America?
I've done a lot great cycling in North America, including
all of the big mountain ranges, but I now have a new
favorite ride. Here's my ride photo-report on what I think is the
best road bike ride in North America:
https://www.steephill.tv/galleries/2005/crater-lake/
Steve Hill
www.steephill.tv
all of the big mountain ranges, but I now have a new
favorite ride. Here's my ride photo-report on what I think is the
best road bike ride in North America:
https://www.steephill.tv/galleries/2005/crater-lake/
Steve Hill
www.steephill.tv
#2
Ameture Racing Cyclist
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Tri-Cities Washington
Posts: 238
Bikes: Trek 1000 road bike and Trek 820 Mountain Bike
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
very scenic, been there once with my step dad, but it was foggy, and at that point in my life I was still not interested in road cycling, sounds like a great ride though, sometime maybe I can ride it.
RacingPain
RacingPain
#3
Veteran, Pacifist
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Seattle area
Posts: 13,328
Bikes: Bikes??? Thought this was social media?!?
Mentioned: 284 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3898 Post(s)
Liked 4,832 Times
in
2,229 Posts
For me part of a great ride includes not being intimidated by traffic. If there are no shoulders and lots of cars it would detract from the experience enough to disqualify it as "best ride in North America". Especially dangerous are summer destinations where a significant % of the traffic is RVs, loaded with cranky kids and irate Dad drivers. I bet September after Labor Day would be the best time for cyclists.
#4
The view is the reward
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Berkeley, CA
Posts: 334
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Wildwood
For me part of a great ride includes not being intimidated by traffic. If there are no shoulders and lots of cars it would detract from the experience enough to disqualify it as "best ride in North America". Especially dangerous are summer destinations where a significant % of the traffic is RVs, loaded with cranky kids and irate Dad drivers. I bet September after Labor Day would be the best time for cyclists.
#5
...and SnowDog
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Dropped in Vermont
Posts: 343
Bikes: 2015 Scott CR-1; 2013 Kona Jake the Snake; 2003 Scattante XRL; 1991 Raleigh Talon drop bar conversion
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Crater Lake is one of the most beautiful places on Earth, but watch out for the mosquitoes.
#7
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Westchester NY
Posts: 578
Bikes: Merlin Cyrene, 1989 Nishiki International, Specialized Stumpjumer M2 Hardtail, ProFlex 856 Full Suspension
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Looks pretty stunning in the pics, can't imagine what it's like up close and personal. Thanks for the pics.
#8
Allez!!! Allez!!!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 834
Bikes: Gunnar Roadie w/Dura Ace, Benotto w/105
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I wish I had scenery to look at like that on every ride--I don't think I'd ever get off my bike....
#9
The view is the reward
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Berkeley, CA
Posts: 334
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by woodboy
Crater Lake is one of the most beautiful places on Earth, but watch out for the mosquitoes.
#10
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 947
Bikes: Albert Eisentraut custom w/DA, Kestrel RT 700 w/Ultegra, Jamis Tangier
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by steephill
I've done a lot great cycling in North America, including
all of the big mountain ranges, but I now have a new
favorite ride. Here's my ride photo-report on what I think is the
best road bike ride in North America:
https://www.steephill.tv/galleries/2005/crater-lake/
Steve Hill
www.steephill.tv
all of the big mountain ranges, but I now have a new
favorite ride. Here's my ride photo-report on what I think is the
best road bike ride in North America:
https://www.steephill.tv/galleries/2005/crater-lake/
Steve Hill
www.steephill.tv
#11
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Illinois
Posts: 1,015
Bikes: 2004 Raliegh Retro Glide 7(green of course), 2005 Stingray Pea Picker 2005 Specialized Hardrock 2014 Trek Crossfit
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Beautiful Pics!! The north-west has some amazing scenery.
__________________
We're gonna have the hap, hap, happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby tap-danced with Danny ****ing Kaye.~Clark Griswold
We're gonna have the hap, hap, happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby tap-danced with Danny ****ing Kaye.~Clark Griswold
#12
Member
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 34
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Those are incredible pics. I drove down the Oregon coast (on 101) a month ago and saw a bunch of bikers on that road. That would be a sweet ride as well, but quite hilly.
#13
The view is the reward
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Berkeley, CA
Posts: 334
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by midgie
Beautiful Pics!! The north-west has some amazing scenery.
#14
The view is the reward
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Berkeley, CA
Posts: 334
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by racingpain
very scenic, been there once with my step dad, but it was foggy, and at that point in my life I was still not interested in road cycling, sounds like a great ride though, sometime maybe I can ride it
RacingPain
RacingPain
Summer
The months of July through mid-September are generally mild with little precipitation. Due to the elevation of the park (6,500 ft. at Park Headquarters and 7,100 ft. at Rim Village), weather conditions may change quickly and a warm jacket and wool sweater are always recommended items to carry.
Winter
From October through June, weather conditions dictate preparing for extreme winter conditions. Blizzards, high winds, extreme cold, and low visibility dominate the weather patterns, Visitors should come with cold weather gear.
#15
The view is the reward
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Berkeley, CA
Posts: 334
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Doid23
Looks pretty stunning in the pics, can't imagine what it's like up close and personal. Thanks for the pics.