Touring the Oregon Outback

The Oregon Outback is a 364 mile route from Klamath Falls to the Oregon Border. The route connects the OC&E trail at the Southern end with dessert, forest service, and agricultural roads to the North. The route is typically ridden in bike packing fashion carrying a sleep system, however, we decided to attempt the route with a lighter approach by using the available services along the way. This is the video of our experience.
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[@cwitt483]

As crazy as Portland, Oregon is it is also incredibly bike friendly and a very beautiful place to ride and do some sightseeing.

[@wilsongallego7352]

I like biking too , here in my country there is so many beautiful gorgeous places to go too

[@jonh2213]

Great adventure, and next level video making from you Mr Wildeberry. Really appreciate the effort you put into these videos.

[@musamor75]

I didn't think I'd be watching this video, but here I am. Writing to you from the West of France. Just got back on to my hand made touring bike (made by an American in Paris!! Yes, the name was Rando Cycles, Paul Doméla at the head of it). Reynolds 531, triple chainset (cranks for you) 48/38/28, an 8 speed Campy 13/26 (about to up it a bit). All the rest is mainly Campy (Campagnolo of course). Enough of that. Thank you for sharing this amazing bike ride. America is a unique country- nothing else like it on the Planet. At certain points it felt a bit eery- like you were alone on the Planet. Europe is much more crowded, and you can't do hundreds of miles without meeting someone. You folks are some really serious cyclists; 100+ miles a day is no joke. You did a fine job. I'll continue watching your videos. Take good care, and God bless. Greetings from France.

[@Punkyrooster6]

Excellent taste in Hawaiian 🌺 shirts. Ms. Cooks always has the best cycling form. I admire y’all’s ambition and cycling acumen.

[@BluecollarBackcountry]

The distances you two are capable of amazes me. "And" I'm always amazed at the way strangers lose all inhibitions toward cyclists and are so kind and giving like the lady who offered accommodations. Very nice ✌

[@rivergladesgardenrailroad8834]

because, cyclists by default are non-threatening....

[@mikeschiller6728]

fabulous trip... Now you need John to build you a bike that fits 2.3" tires like Jan's new bike!

[@rcdogmanduh4440]

I also can't believe the miles you two put in, I'm trashed in 50 miles! Keep having fun you crazy kids!

[@thejoe7682]

Henry, I love your channel mainly because of the cycling adventures but also because of the company of Ms Cools. I ride mostly solo and would love to have a cycling friend like Ms Cools to ride long distances with. I think that would be so awesome. Keep up the amazing tour biking videos!

[@Henrywildeberry]

Having good company with you on cycling adventures makes all the difference.

[@BarronFujimoto]

"..grabbing the fruit roll-ups. We are partying tonight!" 😄 love it! Thanks for sharing your tour. Lots of fun!

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Just saw this now. That Crooked River stretch is our happy spot in Oregon. Water has been super low, but years ago it was amazing fishing.

[@michaelolivero8491]

Thanks for sharing your adventure!

[@dexterjohnson9015]

Some nice editing, cinematography and music. One of your more artful videos.

[@MrOweo]

Excellent video, nice to see you and your adventures. As they said thanks for sharing it with us.

[@markmoffett6813]

Thanks again for another great video. very nice Mark from Maryland

[@danstenis660]

You two crazy kids! How the hell did you ride 130 miles in one day without looking like you are about to fall over! What great inspiration. Love it.

[@Henrywildeberry]

Thank you, Dan!

[@bigmikeshooter]

Great job and landscapes...Bravo from Greece.

[@stephenmorton8017]

it's like you're trying out for the pony express. i would add a bag of buds and three days to that itinerary. well done.

[@phillipcowan1444]

Cripes a mighty! Three days of century + rides. Being out there in God's country is always breathtaking but a shower and a hot cup of coffee can't be underestimated for raising a cyclists spirits. Sounds like some nice folks in Prineville. Super adventure. Great video.

[@rainbowhiker]

That was fun to see. Good for you guys.

[@spudaei]

Great video as always. Me and my buddy rode the Oregon Outback at the end of March of this year. (With the same stretches/miles per day) I’ve looked at the photos I had took multiple times (yes, I took one of the switch backs), but seeing you’re video brought back so many more memories, thoughts, frustrations, and joys of being out there. It’s reaffirming to hear you two talk about the route…we too didn’t think it would be as hard as it was, especially with only 14,000ft over 360+ miles. Long days, hard miles, soft gravel. It’s amazing how such a route can be a shared experience, even when ridden at separate times. If you two ever make it back up to eastern Washington (I think that was your original plan), there’s lots more roads/gravel to explore, and a place to stay. Thanks again!

[@Henrywildeberry]

We followed a few tire tracks throughout the entire route. It looked like it must have been much wetter and softer when this person rode it. We could see where they lost traction, slid, and had to put a foot down. We were grateful we weren't bogged down like that. The conditions were mostly good for us. The gravel roads were fairly loose and rough, but mostly dry. A good portion of our energy was spent scanning the road back and forth looking for the smoothest track. What did you think of the last section of rolling farm roads? Mentally, that was the hardest section, physically it was hard too, but mostly it was the endless rollers. The Ochoco mountains and everything leading up to the iconic switch back climb was incredible. We hit Highway 97 at a busy hour, and even with a generous shoulder to ride, left me wondering if there was a way to route around it. At night it's probably not as busy? All in all, The Oregon Outback is a great route, one of the better routes I've ridden overall. I like the Oregon backcountry and Eastern Oregon has an interesting mix of landscapes. In the future I would bring a sleeping bag and bivvy so I wouldn't have to rely on finding a room for the night. We want to explore more of Washington State too, there's a route from Olympic Peninsula to Spokane on dirt roads we've being looking at. Hopefully, we pick the right time of year and get a tailwind the whole way!

[@spudaei]

@@Henrywildeberry the last day was definitely the most brutal. If the Ochocos, river crossings, and the climbs out of Ashwood and Antelope weren’t enough, the last 50 miles of rollers were endless…not to mention that last pitchy climb! I can relate with Ms Cool’s statements about riding behind others, just hoping the surface would be a bit more packed down than the rest of the trail. The face she made in Shaniko also said it all…65 more miles?! We had brought our camping gear, but after some nasty headwinds on day 2 we were lucky and found a spot at the Econolodge. We had originally wanted to make it to the Ochocos on the second day, but thought it better to rest and refuel in Prineville. There’s a new option in the cross Washington route planning, the state just completed renovations on the “Beverly bridge” that crosses the Columbia and connects the western and eastern portions of the “Palouse to Cascades trail”. Check it out if you haven’t already. Me and some friends have plans to ride the route from Richland to Sequim in mid July. If you need some routes or ideas, let me know! (I’m sure you got it covered).

[@Henrywildeberry]

@@spudaei I would have enjoyed camping out in the Ochoco Mountains and waking up to a fresh cup of Joe. That area is just incredible.

[@anthonytalevich7601]

yall are awesome! super rad Fitz's and great riding.

[@chrislonsberry1974]

Great video! That’s a ride I’d like to do but at 70 years old I would add a couple of days to it.

[@Henrywildeberry]

It's better to take your time and enjoy being out there. Sometimes I feel like we pushed it for no reason, just to prove something I guess. We could have stayed close to a hot spring and had a nice relaxing break. Next time...

[@rickswimpacific1796]

Surprised you are riding flat pedals. The music and closing sequence was so good!

[@popswilson2008]

Kudos for working thru that rough start!

[@tomordr]

Thank you for the wonderful video. I know it must take a lot of work but selfish me loves to see them. Thanks!

[@mhilde7744]

Appreciate the ride AND THE ROUTE!👍

[@felixjackson2670]

Lovely. Thank you guys for sharing your ride. Nice treat to enjoy whilst waking up with my morning coffee.

[@bengt_axle]

It's great that the Amtrack attendant offered to take the boxes. It saves you some hassle and at the same time, if someone shows up with a bike, while all the bike spots are taken, they can use the spare box you left behind. Another wonderful adventure! Have you considered getting a wireless mic (assuming your camera supports it)? You could give one to Ms. Cools while riding. That's the way SAFA does it!

[@y9art]

Much warmth displayed between the pair of you at approx minute 33, very good to see after a tough three days.

[@chrisruss4979]

Don’t know if it was the combination of the grey skies, the remoteness, the closed road, the music etc but the first half of the film made me feel slightly uneasy, as if something bad was going to happen. Good to see everything turned out well in the end and the last scene between the two of you was great. Well done.

[@reehren]

Good thing you decided to press on after that first day's mudfest. Spectacular scenery, And as a resident of New Jersey, it's mind blowing to me that you can ride for three days and come across only a handful of people!

[@davehoover8853]

Impressive! We camped the entire route, so had much heavier loads and only averaged 50 miles per day. Due to heavy headwinds, we completely lost 1 day making for an 8 day ride. Nice video! Great ride. The steep rollers on the last day are killers!

[@CL-dh2mf]

Looks truly epic! Music choice is very well fitting and its the first time I see Henrywildeberry in the rain I think!😉 I read about Jan Heine's FKT, its so interesting now to see the course!👍 All the best from Germany!

[@mattdelcomyn8012]

Nice job you guys!! Super fun to follow along on that ride with you! Thanks for sharing your experience!!

[@flpirate4565]

Wonderful ride ,great adventure. Wish I had the stamina and the drive that the both of you have. Loved the video. Thanks

[@bikerjeffinsocal]

Awesome video! What a beautiful ride.

[@sagehiker]

Mile monsters you both. I bring more on a day ride. I do love seeing the other half pedals on. Well done and look forward to another session.

[@ΛάζαροςΠολυμενάκος]

Nice job and video! Mostly car free roads, what a treat! Keep riding!

[@alanrose3843]

You two are so rugged and determined. You always amaze me. MJR

[@lukewalker1051]

Tremendous. Thanks for sharing. You are a lovely couple.

[@MrDistill]

You guys bang out miles in the classiest way. Respect and blessings!!

[@chrislilley5320]

Fantastic video, keep up the great adventures 👍

[@AndrewBrown-em3ti]

Really beautiful film. Such an evocative landscape, absolutely stunning route. Great ride, you guys are a brilliant team. Thanks for sharing the ride with us.

[@mediumrick7667]

Like many of your rides, more ambitious than I'm personally interested in. But I love coming along for the ride. Thanks.

[@mistersmith158]

Amazing one of my bucket list rides and you guys killed it excellent of course great team work and Ms Cools of course kept it cool

[@Harry_Lew]

Central + Eastern Oregon is a sparsely populated part of the state. It is great that you were able to credit card camp through the route. It does add some extra pressure to do the long daily miles to connect the towns though. It looks like a bivy is an essential part of your kit even if credit card camping. so you have a bailout option. I know the weather through there can be unsettled at the best of times. It looks like you had decent weather through the trip except for the first part. It looks like access to drinking water was limited? You two had an adventure which most tours are! The Oregon Coast can be fun for credit card camping or traditional camping in the early fall when the traffic is lighter also. There are towns or Bed and Breakfast stops every 40 miles or so. More for a relaxing trip with detours for wine tastings and good restaurants if you want to or you can crash at the national campsite for $15 a night. You can take the train to Portland and then ride to Astoria to start the trip down to the California./Oregon border. It might be too easy for you two experienced tourers but you meet some interesting people along the way. I have done the trip twice. The last time on a folding bike to shake out a new touring setup. The folding bike you can wrap in a tarp and check as regular luggage on the train and avoid having to find a bike box. Funny video.

[@bobbeuke3683]

Lucky! Lucky to have the time,ability, and companion to be able to do that! When ever i have the time, i dont usually have the ability, but even if indo have both of those i never have had the companionship

[@dennispalabrica]

It’s been awhile, nice to see you again in this new video

[@vermonthillsumc]

Thank you for filming this and editing this and sharing this.

[@waltquandt6226]

Thanks for sharing the journey. Those sounded like brutal days in the saddle. I'll be looking for both of you to sign up for Unbound Gravel now! 😉

[@larry7463]

Great video. I enjoyed it so much.

[@MrMarumari]

I did the Klamath Falls > Prinevile section of the Outback last week (camping and also detoured west of the entire fire closure). Your experience in Prineville matches mine very closely - I rolled into PV last weekend absolutely soaked during a violent thunderstorm and unbeknownst to me also at the start of some kind of music festival in town. Every lodging was sold out but I happened to snag a motel room that had just had a cancellation (shout out to Executive Inn). Straight up saved my bacon!

[@chirst12]

I'm doing this ride first week of Sept. Wondering where the detour is so I can plan for it! Appreciate any info you can pass on

[@cytwoelk4285]

Good trip, thanks for sharing!

[@grjoeb6189]

One of your best videos. Thank you.

[@andrewward3752]

Ms. Cools is awesome, but it was definitely bad Juju to mock the Headwind Gods! Reminds me of the time we did an overnight group ride to the Montara lighthouse hostel, and at dinner that night I remarked how we didn't experience a single flat tire. Needless to say the Gods Who Control the Amount of Air in One's Tires singled me out for special treatment on the return back to Santa Cruz

[@Henrywildeberry]

Definitely true! The moment she said it I knew we were doomed!

[@mbgrocott7115]

I’ve done Cycle Oregon 4 or 5 times. Kinda reminds me of that except we we’re always on paved roads and spent the night in tents. Not surprised the lady offered her place because in small towns people opened their homes to Cycle Oregon riders. You guys, with the mileage you did, would kill it on Cycle Oregon, You rock.

[@brianluck84]

My greatest distance to date has been 80 miles. Felt like I was dying. Getting on a bike the next day felt like an impossible task. Maybe one day I'll be able to do multi big miles days. But for now I'll dream about it

[@mikemaxwell2591]

Was just wondering where the "Wildberry" video is not 24 hours before you posted this excellent adventure and music selection. Great scenery. The missing traffic made the scenery better and the ride no doubt. I also knew Ms. Cools jinxed the two of you the moment she mentioned headwinds 😂. Really enjoyed the effort shared. Reminded me of the credit card ride, good stuff, thank you.

[@davetbassbos]

Living in the Northeast, I'll forget the U.S. has some pretty alien terrain, awesome video!

[@denverspin]

You two are amazing! Thank you for for sharing your love for cycling, adventure, and each other.

[@kenblair2538]

Great video you guys. What an adventure. Ever find out why all motels booked ? KB

[@Henrywildeberry]

Thanks Ken. We Never found out why.

[@sparkyvespa]

Really enjoyable to watch, thank you!

[@Renatogomes41902]

HI, I FROM BRASIL LOVE BIKE, VERY GOOD YOUR CHANNEL

[@heimizhou450]

Good Touring and good teammates!

[@FollowThomas]

This is a nice place to ride. There are so many great places to ride. I'm on the way to Oregon to ride too using Amtrak.

[@bikesf]

Such a beautiful place to ride bikes.

[@chrystalemerson8913]

Thank you for sharing…. Interesting choice in music 😅

[@bosmer26]

Most I've done is 35 miles on my Peugeot cfx-10,and I struggled at the end,amazes me how far you two peddle.

[@GordoGambler]

Of course you are struggling with a 43 yo ten speed bike with HORRIBLE drop bars. Do you ever lube it?? My bikes are all heavy with IGH hubs. I do 100+ miles on all them, including my 1973 CCM with new SA RD3 650B wheels. I'm 68 and only get 6 summer months for highway rides. In 2018 I rode a 3,900 miles loop from Edmonton to Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, Spokane, etc and back. I did the Golden to Revelstoke 98 miles/ 4,600 feet climb on a 120 lb bike. LOL.

[@bosmer26]

@GordoGambler impressive.It's my first bike build took an older frame and added modern parts.I am sure I did a few things incorrectly.

[@mlake07]

👍 Pro tip: cut 16 ounce plastic coke bottles off at two thirds their length.... then use as snug covers over your water bottles. Bad stomach can ruin a trip. :) What size tires are you running? 650b * 47? Is that a good choice? I hear tell they are constructing a giant server farm for Facebook in Prineville. Probably a bunch of construction workers filling the hotels.

[@graham-kirby]

Only 60 miles to go, and Miss Cools calmly calculates three hours, 20 mph after the distance you have already covered, I’m impressed. By the way if you want to see a very windy Organ tour check out two English tourists, Debs and Tom who are riding across the US at the moment.

[@perryleopold7555]

Classic Wildberry and Ms. Cooools.

[@barrydimelow822]

Great route/video thanks for sharing 👍

[@sci-fyguy7767]

The most amazing thing of the whole ride: no flat tires with tubes. 😲

[@robertwilliams2313]

if you do it early in the year the goatheads aren't a problem. Later, you better have goo in your tires.

[@dennisyoung4631]

Tire liners? Schwalbe Marathon-Plus tires? (These are reputed to be almost invulnerable to flats…)

[@Hobomountainwander]

Thanks for sharing your journey. I am planning on doing this trip , next September. Would September be an okay time to do this trail. I try to avoid hotels and use Air BNB whenever possible. Hopefully, the rail trail will continually be fixed and improved. Thanks for a great episode.

[@Henrywildeberry]

September is a good time. You'll want to watch the fire season closely leading up to the time you go. There aren't a lot of hotel/motel/airbnb accommodations along the route. It's fairly remote.

[@Hobomountainwander]

@@Henrywildeberry Thanks for the information and the fires are definitely of concern to me as well. I see you both were able to make things work out. I would only need one day to connect to WiFi , for my online school. Hopefully, I can make that work out for class.

[@Henrywildeberry]

@@Hobomountainwander The largest town on route is Prineville and there is certainly wifi there along with accommodations. It's also about halfway through. Good luck!

[@Hobomountainwander]

@@Henrywildeberry Thanks for the advice and I appreciate it

[@sharriffwinnhouser237]

cinematic masterpiece

[@pault477]

Do you have a ride my GPS of this spectacular route?

[@pault477]

Cool music going downhill

[@jkeiffer]

I'm super impressed. Would love to hear both of your opinions and advice about increasing mileage like in this trip and doing Breves etc. I clearly don't have your endurance, but would love to know how to increase mine. Also fueling strategies, because I'm not sure if I eat or drink enough.

[@modifiedenglish]

Good Job

[@themoodyteam]

@8:00 lovely trail 😊

[@sansfoy1114]

You two are wonderful!

[@jojoanggono3229]

Perhaps for next time, water bottle with spout cover would be great, like Camelbak Dirt series (not affiliated). I hate getting mud splatter on the bottle spout.

[@Revit7]

Hey Henry I’ll be in monte rio Saturday Sunday if you want to meet up for a quick meet up near Duncan’s. New bike day for me. :)

[@Henrywildeberry]

Maybe I’ll see you out there. Have a good ride.

[@wilsongallego7352]

wow Nice RB you have bro.

[@greghenderson6011]

Great job! Legends

[@davidburgess741]

Right now the New Jersey pinelands are on fire 12 miles from my home. Reportedly there are fire tornadoes also. The wind is blowing it in the direction away from my house fortunately. Apparently this one is some kind of 50 year record. We could us some of your rain!

[@kuyavallbikevlog91]

nice bike that i dream..

[@cheynisaville9612]

Very Inspiring, Love seeing Miss Cools rocking cantilever brakes. What tires are you using, If I remember correct Miss Cools is using 9 speed with 10 speed chain. How is that working our has it improved shifting. I'm having problems with my 9 speed shift with 9 speed chain and silver friction shifters. Kudos Guys

[@Henrywildeberry]

Yes, we're both running a 10 or 11 speed chain with our 9-speed cassettes. The ratcheting mechanism on the Silver shifters seem to have set stops and sometimes that puts the chain too close to the next adjacent gear, and it often wants to ghost shift. Try a narrower chain, that should help. All the best.

[@rogergauss7877]

No pedal cleats for Ms Cools? I can’t imagine riding long distance without them.

[@PiperSpin]

Hi I like your video, my wife and I are doing the same trail except we are cutting it short detouring over to Bend Oregon. My question is what route did you take to go around the closed burn area? Thanks Dan and Erna

[@larsthorwald3338]

Waiting for the train in a bike helmet, Hawaiian print shirt and orange cargo shorts, you look like you wandered away from a special care facility. hahaha

[@Stupidityindex]

Very impressive fitness.

[@pedalpetter5865]

Impressive 👍👌👏

[@veritas4685]

I am in awe.

[@veritas4685]

Hi, not sure a email I received was from you....

[@javatites4201]

Where do you even find these wonderful roads or paths? always wonderful featured rides from the both of you. Thank you.

[@edLambshanks]

I can imagine those open windy endless stretches are a real grind. Btw have you ever considered using re-usable coffee cups? Thanks for making your films, i enjoying seeing US landscapes from bike perspective and sharing in your adventures.

[@themoodyteam]

+1 for the re-usable cups suggestion

[@davidheffelfinger4076]

You were 6 mies from my son-in-law and Daughter home Bonanza when at Dairy Oregon

[@nikomhall2028]

One of the most chaotic videos i've ever watched

[@zap...]

... and this ashtray, and that's all I need.

[@dreamcyclevancouver]

@Henrywildeberry Is Ms Cools riding on Soma Cazadero's?

[@Henrywildeberry]

Yes, 650bx50.