About the Barrel to Keg
Join us for the second annual Barrel to Keg Ride. This is a “sister event” to the Barrel to Keg Relay and will take place the day after the running event and utilize most of the same course and all of the proceeds benefit Community Services Consortium (CSC), a public non-profit helping people overcome poverty! We will have a special prize for anyone who competes in both events!
New for 2017 is a road ride course option too! Learn more below.
ROUTE DESCRIPTION
The route is gravel from start to mile 44. You will need to have a bike capable of riding rough dirt and gravel roads. At rest area #2, mile 44 ~ Elk City County Park, the road turns to pavement and any bike may be used for this section.
Bus Return Service
For those that need transportation from finish in Newport back to their vehicle at winery, we will have a bus available.
Bus info: $20 for bus ride from Yacht Club to winery. We have one bus ride available & bus will leave Newport at 4:30 & return to winery by 5:30. Bikes will be transported in a separate vehicle that will follow bus. Bus spots must be purchased in advance.
TRANSPORTATION
This is a point A to point B ride and riders are responsible for their own transportation to start and pick up at finish. Teams are responsible for their own transportation to exchange points including start and finish. We encourage everyone to have friend or family member drop them off at start & head to Newport to enjoy the day & meet you at finish for celebration.
MIXED SURFACE ROUTE DESCRIPTION
The route is gravel from start to mile 44. You will need to have a bike capable of riding rough dirt and gravel roads. At rest area #2, mile 44 ~ Elk City County Park, the road turns to pavement and any bike may be used for this section.
MIXED SURFACE RIDE ROUTE
Starting at the Harris Bridge Vineyard west of Philomath and finishing at Yaquina Bay Yacht Club in Newport — the route runs through 67 miles of some of the most beautiful back roads of the Oregon coast range. Ride can be done solo or you can split up the sections and ride as a team.
NEW! ROAD ROUTE DESCRIPTION
This ride will begin and end at the Yaquina Bay Yacht Club located on the Historic Bayfront in Newport. Riders will enjoy an all pavement ride along one of the most scenic routes in the area.
NEW! ROAD RIDE ROUTE
Riders begin the journey along the Bay Road which meanders along the Yaquina River and climbs into the town of Toledo. Elk City Park sits on the river and is where you will enjoy a snack break & rest stop. This is the point where our Gravel Riders and our Pavement riders meet before you turn around and head back to the Yacht Club for an awesome finish line party. This route enjoys low traffic, nice shoulders, scenic views, a couple of great climbs, & 45 miles of road bike worthy pavement.
Countdown until the Barrel to Keg
Ride Schedule and Important Times
For the gravel ride:
We are recommending 35mm cross type tires for the ride. We are not able to be familiar with each rider, your bike and your handling skills so we are recommending this based on our knowledge of the course and our riders who were on cross style bikes.
Register For Either The Mixed Surface or the Road Ride
As this is a ride to benefit a charity, NO REFUNDS will be given. Event proceeds benefit Community Services Consortium (CSC), a public non-profit helping people overcome poverty!
Early Bird Registration
By April 7
Must be registered by April 7.
Only valid for a single rider.
Regular Registration
April 8 - July 7
Must be registered by July 8.
Only valid for a single rider.
Late Registation
July 8 - July 21
Must be registered by July 21.
Only valid for a single rider.
Day of Registration
July 23
Must be registered by July 23.
Only valid for a single rider.
Ride Sponsors
