Contest closed. Congrats to the winner: Jennie S. from Hawthorne, CA
Travel Oregon Contest - Enter To Win!
Travel Oregon is giving away a FREE Oregon Mountain Bike Vacation. Choose from 11 different adventures courtesy of Cog Wild Bike Tours. The 3-Day vacations run from May - September and include such great riding locations such as the Cascade Mountains, Bend, Hood River, Umpqua River and Mackenzie River.
How To Enter Simply reply to this post (with your email) with what Oregon trail you would like to ride the most and why. Haven't ridden any trails in Oregon? No problem, your favorite Oregon trail could be one that you've heard about from friends or fellow riders. Tell us what it is you look for in your favorite trails. The winner will be chosen on June 9.
If you like beer, the Bend and Hood River locations offer private tastings at select local breweries. And if camping is not really your thing, there are tours with hotel options as well.
No matter which of the vacations you choose, you will be provided with:
-Routes chosen based on optimal trail conditions and your riding level/style.
-Amazing food from the first day to the end of the tour.
-2 nights' accommodations in either a hotel or camping location, depending on which tour you choose.
-Local professional guides.
-Post ride refreshments, including beer from Deschutes Brewery.
-Transportation throughout your tour to the trailhead, brewery, swimming hole and more..
-Cog Wild t-shirt.
Note: Contest does not include Baja, Family, Ellsworth or Cannondale tour.
(If you do not have your own mountain bike, rentals are available at an additional cost. Travel to Cog Wild in Bend, OR is not included)
Entries from Facebook up to May 2, 12:19 pm.
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ick Kalb Both my kids go to college in Oregon. So any trail is perfect since I get to combine my 2 passions. My kids and mountain biking!
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Brian King Lawler & Hardesty! At least that's the one I remember the best... Reminds me of Laurel and Hardy
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Eric Stobin North Fork in Bend is my favorite because it passes over 7 waterfalls and has awesome climbing and scenery
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Rudy Spajic Post Canyon outside of Hood Riv
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Andrea Sparzo Blomquist We went there last year- it was pretty much destroyed by loggers ):
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Tim Michalik I've never been able to travel for mountain biking yet. But a good friend of mine has really helped me get into it. Josh Flori. I've always wanted to travel to Oregon and what better reason than to do something I love! It would be epic.
Like · Reply · 23 · 23 hours ago via mobile
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Roger N. Denver I hear you Chris. It should just be a Random Drawing, not a matter of who got the most likes. I've never ridden Oregon and by Fall, my wife's shoulder should be healed so this would be a great trip to win, but I have no illusion that I stand even the slightest chance of winning. We'd totally be open to suggestions from the MTBR or Travel Oregon crews on where to go if we win - a total mystery trip!
Like · Reply · 12 · Tuesday at 7:55pm · Edited
Josh Flori Can I just say all of them?
I've never been to Oregon. But when I saw the travel Oregon ad on mtbr, I thought it was really cool, so I youtubed the rest of them. When I saw the two-wheeled love story, I was hooked. Now, every time I go ride and hit a...See More
Like · Reply · 10 · Yesterday at 8:43am · Edited
Lance Lau I've never been to oregon, so I don't have a favorite trail, but if I get a chance to ride there, I'll be sure to tell the world about it!
Like · Reply · 30 · 19 hours ago
Rob Huguez On my end-of-twenties bucket list before going to Physical Therapy school: McKenzie River trail as part of the Oregon Three Rivers bikepacking route.
Like · Reply · 6 · Yesterday at 8:11am
Jerri Halgowich Any one you send me to! I have never ridden any of them and being from Miami, I would love to have the experience of riding them. Will let you stay in my place on the bay and a short 5 mile bike ride to the Virginia Key Bike Trails that I helped build while I ride your trails!
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Justin Kennedy My favorite is the McKenzie trail. I love that trail. I have more stories about that trail than any other I have ever ridden. Most recent broke my pelvis on the lava section and the ride before that stitches to the chin after endowing off one if the bridges. And I would do it all again.
Like · Reply · 4 · 15 hours ago via mobile
Craig Pullen Flagline, no, Umqua River, erm, MacKenzie River, um, Waldo Lake was awesome, oh, but I loved Alpine..... All some of the best rides I've ever done and totally worth the travel time from Australia. But I have to say....... Bunchgrass! is the most memor...See More
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Scott Bojanowski I grew up riding in Corvallis, Oregon, but only recently started mountain biking again. I got back into it while stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado, and read the article in Mountain Bike Action about the McKenzie River Trail while I was deployed in Afghanistan last year. Now that I'm stationed back in the PNW...I would love to ride the McKenzie River Trail!
Like · Reply · 3 · 21 hours ago
Nat Kidder I went to U of O in the early 90's and spent lots of time riding in the Oakridge area--Larison rock, Hardesty, Alpine Trail, Tire Mt, etc. Even though it's not that long, the Moon Point trail stands out in my memory as one of the most fun downhills I'v...See More
Like · Reply · 2 · Tuesday at 6:55pm · Edited
Jean-Paul Bouvier I always ended up getting dysentery too early on and dying... Had I lived longer I'm sure I'd have enjoyed all trails.
Like · Reply · 2 · Tuesday at 6:04pm via mobile
Wesley Wells I have been in love with mtb for 4 years now and have dreamed of doing makenzie river trail. Through this excitement my wife has to become addicted to riding and is now my riding buddy and we are going to oregon in august to ride for our anniversary!
Like · Reply · 1 · 5 hours ago
Chad Billings ive always wanted to ride my bike in oregon. Always see lots of cool trail videos. tiddlywinks looks fun.
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Douglas Byrne I've only been to Oregon once and it was on my birthday so i rented a mountain bike in the afternoon and rode it up from Portland to Forest Park and around on some of the fireroads and singletrack up there. Then i went to a McMenamens pub for a post-ride refreshment. That was a pretty good birthday.
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Evilous Toad Whoomps because of the flow, jumps and....
WHOOMPS, THERE IT IS!!! Shaka laka shaka laka....
Like · Reply · 1 · Tuesday at 7:28pm via mobile
Jack Mahler Mrazek trail near Bend, because super flowy and tons of fun.
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Zach Seely BULL GAP, bull gap, bull gap! A fast and flowy ribbon of singletrack that rips through the trees and down the mountain. You cant help but be grinning ear to ear when you are done riding this trail. Plus it leads to trails that bring you right back into Ashland where you can ride right to the brew pub, down a couple of cold ones and catch the shuttle back to the top to do it all again. Doesnt get any better than that.
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YakapAral YA Looks like the person who wins will have a blast Good luck everyone !
Like · Reply · Tuesday at 5:47pm
Jake Sawyer Middle Fork of the Willamette. Like the MRT only a fraction of the people and just as beautiful and challenging!
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Sophie Riddle im 16 and from and i i love mountain biking ive never been futher than aussie and would love to travel with my mountain biking. also ive never been to oregon trails would be amazing
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Naoko Fujimaki ATC in Oakridge OR. I it is fast and almost like an outer space experience.
Like · Reply · 16 hours ago via mobile
Scott D James The best trail is the trail not yet ridden...so I hope to ride one of these this year!! The pictures are killing me though!! Pick me Pick me...LOL
Like · Reply · 17 hours ago
Tim Doyle It would have to be McKinsey trail, I have read so much about it feels like its my back yard, but have yet to actually ride it sssoooooo jealous !!!!
Like · Reply · 18 hours ago via mobile
Angela Coupe Boss One of my favorite bike trails in Oregon is the McKenzie River trail. So beautiful, such variety of riding and nice and long!
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Maverick Moto Media our favorite Oregon trail? All of them! why pick just one?!
Like · Reply · 3 · 19 hours ago
Jeff Newman Tiddleywinks. Built by masterful craftsman and loving volunteers. It has it all, Swoopy single track, climbing, options, dirt jumps, downhill radness. What isnt there to like about it!!!
Like · Reply · 19 hours ago
Michał Klimek McKenzie River Trail! I've never been to Oregon, for riding or otherwise. This trail has been on the list of destinations for years; maybe with the contest this will happen!
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Thomas Bouse Already planning my trip Oregon MTB trip for August. MRT has got to be the ride I am looking forward to the most. Hook-up with CogWild in Bend for a shuttle!
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Cary McLaren I could list all the trails in Bend, But from Mt. Bachelor to Bend is one my favorite ways to spend a day!
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Scott Bigalke I did a solo motorcycle trip to Oregon last summer from Minnesota to do the Bike and Brew tour. And it was fabulous. But, on my wish list is the Mackenzie River trail for it's epicness. Seeing pictures and watching video, it looks amazing and is now on...See More
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Andrea Sparzo Blomquist My favorite oregon trail, so far, is "Funner" in Bend, because I love its drops and techy stuff.
Like · Reply · 1 · 23 hours ago
Tim Schaefer Years ago I had the opportunity to ride the McKenzie River trail with my brother-in-law and nephew, probably the most beautiful and enjoyable mountain bike ride of my lifetime. I recommend that every mountain biker add this one to their bucket list. Simply spectacular!
Like · Reply · 23 hours ago via mobile
Jim Courtois but yeah I love riding singletrack so pick me
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Jim Courtois My favorite Oregon Trail is the original one that came out for PC back in the 90's. You played it on a green screen monitor and the hunting was way harder than it needed to be. You'd name your crew after your friends and then they'd all slowly die before you made it.
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Sarah Bacon The Mackenzie River Trail is, hands down, the best trail in Oregon. You cannot beat the old-growth forest, the amazing waterfalls and getting beat up by lava rocks. Mackenzie has set expectations that I'm not sure any trail in the US can exceed!
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Bill Salie I love my California trails!!!! I need someone to prove Oregon is better. Bring it on!!!!
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Kim Carter My husband and I started mountain biking last year. We took a trip to Bend in July and fell in love with the trails. Our favorite so far is the Phil's Trail system. Never get bored, always another trail to try out there. This summer we have four camping vacations booked in Bend for the summer. LOVE, LOVE that place!
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Sharon Godlewski Has to be bike and brew. I was just in Portland and went to Mt Hood to ski while I was there. I didn't know about your trips!!! I will have to talk to my gang out there and see who wants to ride. I WANT TO WIN!!! I'm happier on a bike than on my skiis
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Sharon Godlewski Bike and Brew is HOOD RIVER. I went to Multnomah falls along the Columbia. I would love to explore more trails and more falls!
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Matt Dorgan Josh didn't know oregon existed?! Move back to mars
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Matt Dorgan I've been trying to ride In Bend for 5 years. Flagline baby!
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Paul Brent Just riding these trails makes one a winner!
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Rachell Lindley The post canyon trail systems in Hood River. Built by the riders who love it & make it awesome. It's where I learned to love Mountain biking, and look forward to riding every chance I get.
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Ben Doney "ATC" or Alpine up in Oakridge!
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Stephen Alrubaiie The one that doesn't give me dysentery. Pick me!!
Like · Reply · Tuesday at 7:19pm via mobile
Ryan Gibson Bull gap. Would love to win...holding my breath
Like · Reply · Tuesday at 7:05pm via mobile
Sara Ballantine Because I want to show my little brother (who lives there) that there are places where his fixie just can't take him.
Like · Reply · Tuesday at 6:57pm via mobile
James Scarlett-Lyon FlagLine! Awesome trail in every way! I've only been to Bend once but loved this trail, starting from Tumalo Falls and doing the loop was wonderful....definitely in my Epic category.
Like · Reply · Tuesday at 6:56pm
Justin Miller Deschutes river trail in early spring. Fun, fast, flowy and long!
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Rick Brown I've really been wanting to ride the trails in Sandy, and can't wait to ride at Timberline when they get their trails built!
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Jessica Ryder Lanier Bend!!!! Bring it on!
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Emmett Ryder Cascade mountains!! Pretty please!!!
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Matt Schockmel Bend!
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Dave Patterson My favorite Oregon trail is one you can't win a vacation to . A trail that has been built by blood , sweat and gears ! A trail that is right in my backyard ! One where if you advertise it and too many people know about it you would ruin it ! So choose me so I can win the trip to one of those "other" places on Oregon that everybody already rides .
Like · Reply · Tuesday at 6:17pm via mobile
Lindsey Bauer Wins*
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Sam Hollis My favorite OR Trail??? Whichever trail I'm on with my mtn bike
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Paully SuperSlack I have no idea what trail's the best in OR, I live in CO. Send me for free and I'll report back
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Lindsey Bauer I've never been to Oregon so I don't have a favorite trail. Unfortunately, I have over a 180k in student loans and will probably never get to go unless I win the lottery or win. Hope who ever wind has fun! Lol.
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Ryan Chambers Never ridden in Oregon, but would really love to!
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Frank Stanton I have friends who have told me I need to hit up the trails along the Umpqua, Hood River and in Bend.... It would be hard to pick just one that I'd want to ride as long as I can get some elevation, technical rocky rooty stuff and some fast and flowy trails in as well, that's all I care about.
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Grant Matsushige Aloha, I take a mountain bike trip somewhere every year. I had the pleasure of riding out in Oregon a handful of times. My favorite trail I have to say is the McKenzie River Trail. I liked it because it had a bit of everything from smooth flowy to rocky volcanic rock to crazy beauty!
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Randall Stephens Trail of my dreams - because I have never had the pleasure of riding in Oregon. My fenders came from Woody's in Bend though, so that's where I want to ride.
Like · Reply · Tuesday at 5:36pm
Justin Stroud I have never been, but my step-mom is from there, and from what she's told me, it's paradise compared to Florida. I don't know any trails, but I'd love to go to Oregon and find them for myself!
Like · Reply · Tuesday at 5:32pm
Dan Krause This is my favorite Oregon Trail -
No explanation necessary.
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Chris Gartenmann I hate contests like this. There is always the guy who has a million facebook friends, I don't add everyone I have ever met, so I can't win. That being said, would LOVE to mountain bike in Oregon.
Like · Reply · Tuesday at 5:31pm
I went to school in Oregon 20 years ago. I haven't been able to ride it but I've heard a lot about the MacKenzie River Trail. I'd really like to ride there.
Mackensie River, for starters! My brother-in-law is in Corvallis. Need to ride with him and catch some trout on the fly! Oh, and I'll promote the heck out of Cog Wild if I win
4 years ago I took a 17 day driving vacation from Alberta through Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Utah and back. Oregon was the most beautiful state. I always tell everyone what a beautiful state it is. I have not had the opportunity to ride the trails but would love to experience the Umpqua River trail.
Give me a reason to take a vacation from work! I've ridden once with Cog Wild and it was a blast. If I don't quit my job and move to Bend, maybe I could at least win this contest and ride McKenzie or Umpqua.
I would love to try the McKenzie River Trail as I haven't been outside Norcal and some of my MTB friends have been there. It is also where some new bikes are being test- ridden so I would like to have a go at the trail. After a day's ride, a beer is a most refreshing sight!
My favorite trail in Oregon is Sandy Ridge! I really wanna ride Mackenzie River, because it's supposed to be one of the best rides anywhere. I look for a little variety on my rides - a little technical climbing is good and I like both technical and flowy descents. Flat is boring.
I would be so stoked to get to ride all the trails up at Post Canyon with my dad. I have ridden many trails and riding areas in Oregon, but still need to get Post Canyon off my bucket list, and then back on it because I will like it so much I will want to go back!
Would be the perfect excuse to travel half way across the world for a MTB adventure, I don't have a favourite but anything that's fast and flowing single track with some north shore fun, finishing with a few beers would have to be and epic 2 wheel experience to remember for a lifetime!!
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