Welcome to Oregon Motorcyclist The beautiful Pacific Northwest, and Oregon in particular, boasts an abundance and variety of great motorcycling roads. From the spectacular Oregon Coast to the jaw-dropping Columbia Gorge, from majestic Mt. Hood to the surreal Crater Lake, from the Coast Range to the Cascades, from the Wallowa Mountains to the high desert, Oregon is unparalled in its beauty and opportunities for any type of riding that interests you. Oregon Motorcyclist is dedicated to opening a window on the motorcycling opportunities available in this great state and sharing our riding experiences with you. As the William Hazlitt quote above states, there is no substitute for personal experience. Our hope is that this site becomes your guide to the experience and your quest to "...know more of a road by having traveled it." Thanks for visiting and happy motorcycling!

Latest Ride Reports Updated 08/31/2010 Burns-Izee Road - Paulina-Logsdell Road to Hwy 20 Drewsey-Van Road - Hwy 20 to Hwy 395 Frenchglen Hwy - Denio Junction, NV to Burns Hwy 140 - Lakeview to Denio Junction, NV Fremont NFR33/NFR34 - Paisley to Bly Cascade Lakes Highway Hwy 126 - Eugene to Sisters

Road Conditions Update Updated 07/09/10 New - UPDATE: Wallowa Mountain Loop Road (NFR 39) Joseph to Halfway - Authorities anticipate having the road in a gravel, two-lane state and open to public traffic in mid-November 2010, barring any unforeseen issues. The paving will take place next summer (2011). One lane of the road will be open to traffic during the paving work. Siuslaw River Road (Lorane to Hwy 126) - This from Anthony: "Siuslaw River Road is closed from July 6 to August 20, according to a sign posted at the big sign at the Alma junction. Specifically, the road is closed for repair of the dirt/wood bridge by the little homestead a few miles from the Alma sign." Old McKenzie Pass (Hwy 242) - Stunning McKenzie Pass will reopen for the season on Wednesday, June 30, 2010. Elkhorn Drive Scenic Byway (Forest Road 73) - Forest Road 52 to Baker City - Expect major delays for repaving. This from the Forest Service: "Expect delays of up to one hour through the summer months. Construction begins at the Forest boundary [west of North Powder] and continues for approximately 10 miles to the junction with Forest Road 43 (Ladd Canyon Road), past Anthony Lakes." To contribute a road condition update, click here.

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DISCLAIMER: Due to possible changing pavement and road conditions, Oregon Motorcyclist cannot be held responsible for any damage or injury incurred by motorcyclists riding any road documented on this web site.

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