WeSTOC 23 - Baker City, OR - August 27 - 30, 2018

[AdamK]

I can see why that was the favorite ride. If you did it counter clockwise, you start out in the little alps (passing Anthony Lakes) and end going over Dooley Mountain, with lots of those "straight roads" between those.

Just Outstanding planning!
If you are not from the area, I recommend getting a Butler Map of Oregon.

We did the loop clockwise. Getting to the 7,500' elevation around Anthony Lakes in the afternoon was key to heat management, that and the early departure. The Dooley Mountain road was awesome the first time we rode it but the second time there was a fair amount of gravel probably dragged out by the logging trucks we saw. We had a few deer on Dooley and one snake on the highway near Unity. It actually took a shot at striking Mike as he rode by!

 

[AdamK]

If you are not from the area, I recommend getting a Butler Map of Oregon.

I created the map below by stitching together 150+ Oregon county maps I found online. Then I superimposed all of the road ratings from the https://rever.co site. I use this and Garmin Basecamp to create my ride routes in/through Oregon.

 

[AdamK]

The https://WeSTOC.org website has been updated with restaurant/cafe info as well as recon photos added to the 'rides' page. The WeSTOC23 recon team included FJR riders RedNeckJay and SquadFiftyOne from this forum.

Sunridge Inn Baker City, OR

Hell's Canyon Overlook

Talking with Johnny in Vinson, OR, population 2. Johnny and his wife are the only residence.

 

[FJRay]

If you are not from the area, I recommend getting a Butler Map of Oregon.

I created the map below by stitching together 150+ Oregon county maps I found online. Then I superimposed all of the road ratings from the https://rever.co site. I use this and Garmin Basecamp to create my ride routes in/through Oregon.

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It's a great map. I use it to plan rides. It will be at the Reuben Run for viewing.

Thanks Adam.

 

[AdamK]

Any unused rooms in our block will be released by the hotel this coming Friday, August 3rd. If you are considering coming book a room. You can always cancel within 24 hours of the event if your plans don't work out. https://WeSTOC.org

 

[escapefjrtist]

Soooo, how was the event(?)...working stiffs need to know!

~G

 

[AdamK]

Just saw your message George.

The event was GREAT! Probably one of the top 3 WeSTOC events based on the quality of the riding in the area. We ended up with about 110 players. Food was good. The hotel is still under renovation so there were still some shipping containers in the parking lots and some parts of the hotel were still being worked on. The layout of the hotel with patios facing in to the pool area really made it a perfect for socializing. Nice and cozy.

Next year's event will be in West Calgary at the end of June. We should have the details finalized later this week. The https://WeSTOC.org site will be updated then.

Shared Google Photo album here: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipN-o7z1dKu1_A0mdZiQp0PDDQxzKSTJqoEo8g2DRmNO62sJZLKLRk06EC1SLefseA?key=TURhVnBRTGtUQWVoc19wM0pQQUlrZXFQOVlVV0l3