Supporters and Associated gROUPS
Local Bike SHOPS
Bicycle Way of Life [10% discount on repair services with current DOD membership card]
Life Cycle Bikes [15% discount with current DOD membership card]
Rainy Peak Bicycles [15% discount with current DOD/ membership card]
Hutch’s [10% discount with current DOD membership card]
Mountain Bike Organizations
Alpine Trail Crew Association (ATCA)
Central Oregon Trail Alliance (COTA)
Northwest Trail Alliance (NWTA)
Salem Area Trail Alliance (SATA)
Guide Companies/Shuttles
Trail Building Tools
Trail Maintenance Groups
TRAIL DESCRIPTIONS AND CONDITIONS
Carpenter Bypass Map and Directions
The Carpenter Bypass Trail System is a network of singletrack trails built by the DOD on BLM land near the town of Lorane, OR.
Carpenter Bypass (Whypass) Trail Map
Click on the map thumbnail above to download a high-resolution version of the map. Directions to the Carpenter Bypass Trail System.
Other Forums
The Etiquette of Riding Trails in the Mud
Why certain trails should be avoided when wet, while other trails can be ridden year round.
Read about it here.
Relative Impacts of Various Trail User Groups
A comparison of impact to trails by hikers, bikers and equestrians.
Read the article here.
DOD Info
Board Meeting
The DOD Board of Directors meets every second Monday of the month at 6:15 pm. Location Varies, please check the calendar for updates on current meeting venue.
DOD Waiver and Release of Liability
We have certain legal obligations. One of these obligations is to make sure anyone attending a DOD sponsored ride or event signs a waiver and release of liability. We’ll have forms to sign at all events.
Ride leaders, please use this group form below and return completed forms to the Rides & Events Coordinator: