January 23, 2026
Topics:
- Oregon and Washington 2026 – registration update
- Bike Camp Walla Walla 2026 – registration update
- Non-riders can have a blast at Bike Camp
- How it Works info page for Walla Walla
- RV parking in Walla Walla
- Oregon 2026 route changes
- Route links up for all three tours
- Lodging shuttle partners announced
New Information for 2026
Hi there—
You haven’t heard from us in a while – we wanted to give you a break to get through the holidays and recover from the shock of the credit card bills.
So here’s your update on BRNW 2026 items.
Registration numbers: Oregon and Washington 2026
The initial registrations for our two week-long tours are similar to 2025: A little low on one tour, significantly low on the other. We currently have 270 registrations for Washington, which is a pretty good number – the takeaway is that there are more spots available if you’re interested. For Oregon, we only have 170, which is somewhat concerning. But last year the early number for Oregon 2025 was similar, and it went up to about 235 by tour time. So let’s repeat that – come join us on some of the most sublime backroads in Oregon, punctuated by all the attractions the coast offers! We think this route is being underestimated a bit – having driven and ridden it, I can tell you it’s exceptional.
Registration numbers: Bike Camp Walla Walla 2026
We currently have 130 registrations, and we’re actively marketing the event to audiences beyond BRNW riders; we think the number will grow over the next months. A new offering like this takes some time to build momentum. Be part of that momentum - sign up today.
Bring a non-rider to Bike Camp!
Here’s a fact that’s really surprising to us: We only have one non-rider signed up for Bike Camp Walla Walla. We purposely designed this event to be a perfect opportunity for non-riders to accompany riders. On our week-long tours, we’re moving town to town most days, and it’s not particularly appealing to tag along with a rider.
But BCWW is different. Five days in the same spot, in the middle of one of the most attractive towns in the Northwest. A choice of accommodations – you could get a (modern) dorm room, stay in a hotel, bring your RV, or even rent an Airbnb – and settle in.
And we’ll have a killer line-up of things for non-riders to do during the day: we’re planning daytime activities including an art walk, cooking and art classes, wine tastings/tours, a spa day, guided birding, a foundry tour… there’s plenty to do (and riders don’t have to ride every day; you could both take a class or visit some wineries). Share dinners and the evening culture and entertainment, plus the great overall vibe BRNW tours offer. (Oh, and the registration fee for non-riders is half as much as for riders; it’s a bargain.) You don’t have to go off on your own for this one. 😊
How it Works – Bike Camp
If you’d like more details on the new Walla Walla event, we’ve created a How it Works page that describes the registration, sleeping, meal plans and much more. It’s a different animal than our week-long tours, so this page can help you feel comfortable with what’s in store if you join up.
RV parking in Walla Walla
And a new detail: We have parking available for RVs. We’ve made arrangements with a church two blocks from our campus base, to accommodate RV parking during the event. You’ll have access to the dorm showers and bathrooms, but not a full hookup. (There’s an RV park 1.6 miles away if you want hookups.) You can get an RV pass on our Retail page; it’s part of the same “product” as tents and dorm rooms.
Route change – Oregon
If you didn’t catch this in the news last month, there was a huge landslide on Oregon Highway 229, just north of Siletz. And when we say huge, that’s kind of an understatement; check out these photos. The slide was so big and deep that entire trees stayed upright – during and after the slide. At any rate, it completely cut off a segment of our Oregon 2026 route, and it’ll be years before it’s open again.
So we re-routed. Instead of riding in and out of Siletz and staying overnight there, we’re going to Lincoln City instead. It’s in keeping with the other coastal overnights: We’ll spend the day riding mostly backroads, then stay in a town at the beach. Yes, it means some additional miles on Highway 101 – but I rode/scouted the new routes last weekend, and the new portions of 101 have good shoulders. Plus now we get to ride Otter Crest Loop, a scenic detour off 101 with stunning views, and visit Depoe Bay (you know you’d like to buy some taffy or chocolate haystacks!). Check out these photos from Otter Crest Loop.
Related: We’ve changed the order of days/towns, to avoid a conflict in Sheridan. The event starts/ends in Corvallis now. See the Tour page for the updated daily details.
Here’s what hasn’t changed: The route highlights quiet backroads. We’ll spend hours on South Fork/Alsea Falls Road (Day 1); Lobster Valley Road (Day 2); Beaver Creek Road, Yaquina Bay Road and Otter Crest Loop (Day 3); Slab Creek Road and Little Nestucca River Road (Day 4); Cape Lookout Road (Day 5); Blaine and Bible Creek roads (Day 6) and Perrydale Road and Buena Vista Rd (Day 7).
Route Links
We’ve got links to the Ride With GPS route files for all three tours up on the website. This includes the new routes for Oregon 2026, plus both the short and long route options for each day of Bike Camp Walla Walla.
Lodging Partners
If tent camping isn’t your style (or isn’t any more…), our Lodging Shuttle program gives you a wonderful option. We’ve partnered with lodging properties in or near each overnight site on both the Oregon and Washington tours. Here’s how it works: If you book a room at one of our property partners (typically with a special discount for BRNW riders), we’ll deliver your baggage to the property and pick it up on the way out, and also shuttle you between the lodging and camp in the morning, afternoon and evening. You just purchase a pass for the Lodging Shuttle program on our Retail page. It’s a perfect way to get the riding, meals, amenities and camaraderie – but still sleep in a bed with your own bathroom and shower. 😊 The lists of lodging partners are available on the two Tour pages – click here for Oregon and here for Washington.
That’s it for now – we’ll check back in with you when we have more news!
Cheers,
Jim