Winthrop Gravel Tour 2024 Photo Album

  • 200 people joined us in Washington state's scenic Methow Valley for three days of exploration, adventure, and post-ride socializing during the Winthrop Gravel Tour 2024.
  • Enjoy the photos of happy riders, big skies, winding country roads, and valley views. 
  • Due to their small size and incredible popularity, Cascade will give Members first priority when registering for Tours in 2025.
Riding my electric cargo bike is my favorite thing

Paul Tolmé

riding the Winthrop Gravel Tour
Cyclist in the tall grass

Washington state's Methow Valley is an outdoor recreation paradise with endless miles of low-traffic country roads and gravel routes that wind upward into the mountains and hills around the charming Western-themed town of Winthrop. 

This is where 200 lucky riders gathered for three days of bicycling and camaraderie during the second annual Winthrop Gravel Tour over Father's Day Weekend (June 14-16). 

Due to the incredible popularity and small size of our Tours (registrations are capped at 200 people), Cascade will give members first priority when signing up for our 2025 Tours. Another great reason to become a Cascade member! 

Now take a moment to enjoy the photos of scenic riding, colorful landscapes, big skies and even bigger smiles from the Winthrop Gravel Tour 2024. If you missed out on Winthrop, we still have a few spaces available on our Port Townsend or Lake Chelan tours in August and September.

Beautiful views on Day One
Big valley views
The charred trees, blue sky, and green vegetation provided a lovely color contrast.
The charred trees, blue skies, and green regrowth provided a lovely color contrast in this previous burn zone.
Cresting a ridgeline before descending
Happy gravel riders
STP Ambassador Vickie Miao (right) joined us in Winthrop and used the three days of mountainous riding to train for the Kaiser Permanente Seattle to Portland presented by Alaska Airlines. See Vickie's photos on Instagram @vickietomato
Carol was a smiling presence on all three days
Carol was a smiling presence on all three days of riding. 
Maxwell Burton
Cascade staff member Maxwell Burton was among the many Outriders who were on hand to help with mechanical issues and flat tires. Note the massive trailer of Outrider supplies he pulled all three days!
Zavi and Rachel
Staff members Zavi Veliz and Rachel Longest also worked as Outriders and camped with many participants at the Pine Near RV Park & Campground where rides began and ended daily.
Long climb followed by fun descent
riders in profile
big views
Happy despite a long climb
Climbing to the blue sky
bullet riddled car
War on cars?
The road less traveled is the best one
riding a bridge over the river
Pausing for a photo op
Cascade Board Member Nick Brown lives in the Methow Valley but he still couldn't resist a photo op.
rest stop
Cascade provides abundant rest stops with water and snacks plus a lunch stop with sandwiches from local restaurants. Nobody goes hungry on a Cascade tour!
Squiggle in the sky

Cascade's three-day tours are a favorite of Cascade staff and Board members for good reason: they are a fully supported and affordable opportunity to explore our state's most scenic locations over a long weekend with no more than 200 fellow riders--plus social occasions in the evenings.

Register for Port Townsend Tour, Aug. 16-18

Register for Lake Chelan Tour, Sept 27-29

Thank you to everyone who participated, and to the residents of Winthrop for providing a lovely and friendly setting for our Winthrop Gravel Tour. See you there again in 2025!

See you down the road!

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