I would love to ride the tamer versions of the routes in this great article. Wahine, what kind of bike would you recommend for "tamer" mixed gravel? I'm not ready for mountain bike trails, but this is what I actually pictured us doing when we got back into cycling. And with a daughter living in Bend, well need I say more?! (Ok, you have me thinking we should just "drive"up McKenzie Pass!!)

Don't get me wrong, still love road riding, but this also looks so fun.