Western Valley Cycling

Beautiful rides on every surface, for every experience level.

We're here in the Western Willamette Valley to offer you the best routes and cycling hospitality in the state of Oregon. Partnering wth the cities of Monmouth and Independence, as well as other warm and welcoming communities in Polk County and the surrounding area, you're assured of a great time filled with natural wonders, historic landmarks, and great food, drink, and shopping. Featuring road, gravel, and mountain bike routes of various difficulties and distances, you're sure to find something for everyone.

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Routes

Western Valley: Hops, Crops, and Winery Stops

24 mi 506 ft
Western Valley Cycling

Beautiful rides on every surface, for every experience level.

24 mi 506 ft
Monmouth, OR, US
Paved

As the name implies, this easy, relatively flat ride loops through the scenic farmland, hop field... more

As the name implies, this easy, relatively flat ride loops through the scenic farmland, hop fields, vineyards, and historic small towns of south Polk County. Wineries, breweries, and wildlife areas along the way make it easy to turn this into an all-day ride. (less)

Monmouth, OR, US

As the name implies, this easy, relatively flat ride loops through the scenic farmland, hop fields, vineyards, and historic small towns of south Polk County. Wineries, breweries, and wildlife areas along t...more

As the name implies, this easy, relatively flat ride loops through the scenic farmland, hop fields, vineyards, and historic small towns of south Polk County. Wineries, breweries, and wildlife areas along the way make it easy to turn this into an all-day ride. (less)

Western Valley Bikeway: Miles of Smiles

28 mi 536 ft
Western Valley Cycling

Beautiful rides on every surface, for every experience level.

28 mi 536 ft
Salem, OR, US
Paved

A beautiful ride on it's own connecting 3 great cities, lots of food, drink, and shopping, that f... more

A beautiful ride on it's own connecting 3 great cities, lots of food, drink, and shopping, that finishes with a ferry ride. Also, a more peaceful alternative to a crowded section of the Willamette Valley Scenic Bikeway. (less)

Salem, OR, US

A beautiful ride on it's own connecting 3 great cities, lots of food, drink, and shopping, that finishes with a ferry ride. Also, a more peaceful alternative to a crowded section of the Willamette Valley Sc...more

A beautiful ride on it's own connecting 3 great cities, lots of food, drink, and shopping, that finishes with a ferry ride. Also, a more peaceful alternative to a crowded section of the Willamette Valley Scenic Bikeway. (less)

Western Valley: Ritner Creek Covered Bridge

47 mi 2,248 ft
Western Valley Cycling

Beautiful rides on every surface, for every experience level.

47 mi 2,248 ft
Monmouth, OR, US
Paved

A beautiful ride with a mildly-challenging start takes you by one of the few remaining covered br... more

A beautiful ride with a mildly-challenging start takes you by one of the few remaining covered bridges in Oregon, past world-class wineries, and into the warm and welcoming communities of Monmouth and Independence. (less)

Monmouth, OR, US

A beautiful ride with a mildly-challenging start takes you by one of the few remaining covered bridges in Oregon, past world-class wineries, and into the warm and welcoming communities of Monmouth and Indepe...more

A beautiful ride with a mildly-challenging start takes you by one of the few remaining covered bridges in Oregon, past world-class wineries, and into the warm and welcoming communities of Monmouth and Independence. (less)

Western Valley: Wings, Wine, and Wonder (Gravel)

54 mi 1,802 ft
Western Valley Cycling

Beautiful rides on every surface, for every experience level.

54 mi 1,802 ft
Polk County, OR, US
Mixed surfaces

Ready for a challenge? This gravel grinder will test your mettle with distance and elevation, bu... more

Ready for a challenge? This gravel grinder will test your mettle with distance and elevation, but reward you with incredible vistas, tasty wineries, and a perspective of the wide array of farming that happens in the Willamette Valley. The amazing quantity of birds and wildlife you’ll see along the way is a bonus! (less)

Polk County, OR, US

Ready for a challenge? This gravel grinder will test your mettle with distance and elevation, but reward you with incredible vistas, tasty wineries, and a perspective of the wide array of farming that happe...more

Ready for a challenge? This gravel grinder will test your mettle with distance and elevation, but reward you with incredible vistas, tasty wineries, and a perspective of the wide array of farming that happens in the Willamette Valley. The amazing quantity of birds and wildlife you’ll see along the way is a bonus! (less)