GOLD RUSH

Saturday, August 8 – Monday, August 10, 2026

This year’s Gold Rush ride destination is John Day, OR. No sign-up necessary. Just show up and you are entered in the weekend of shenanigans. Keep your eye out for an email with more details closer to the ride date.

Lodging:

• Book a room at the Dreamers Lodge in "downtown" John Day - To book a room, call (541)-575-0526 and ask for a room from the “SFRC” block

• Camp at the Grant County Fairgrounds - There are with restrooms and showers for $10/night

Ride Breakdown:

• Saturday - Meet in Government Camp and ride to John Day (there will be a dual sport option if you want to ride some awesome gravel and dirt roads!)

• Sunday -  Choose one of 4 day rides that have been mapped out, or nurse your hangover with a Bloody Mary at one of the watering holes (again, there will be a dual sport route provided). Ride to Magone Lake, located up in the hills north of John Day at 5000' at around 3pm for a BBQ and swim, plus a post BBQ event that will take us back towards John Day.

• Monday - Ride back to Portland!