For the bicycling enthusiast the northern California and southern Oregon region is an excellent place for Road Biking, Bicycle Touring and Mountain Biking. With little traffic, miles of roads and trails winding through high mountains, the region rivals any cycling haven in North America.

Some of the Mt. Biking and Cyclocross hot spots can be found around Whiskey Town Lake and Buckhorn Mountain, on the slopes of Mt. Shasta, The Hills to the west of Yreka, In the hills above Lithia Park in Ashland, and the list goes on and on. There are thousands of acres land, fire roads and logging roads that are maintained by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and U.S. Forest Service where cycling is permitted.

There are plenty of lonely roads that crisscross picturesque farmland, ranches, rolling foothills and mountains that road cyclists searching for relatively traffic free riding love. For those looking for a challenge or just to get out and ride with fellow cyclists, check out the links below for the Siskiyou and Summit Century rides, guaranteed to get your heart pumping.

Runners, take your mark...set..GO!
Northern California and Siskiyou County offer a host of running venues. From the Mt Shasta Runners Fun run/walk offering 2 and 5 mile runs for all ages to the Western States 100,  challenging runners to a one day 100 mile run from Squaw Valley to Auburn, California and everywhere in between.  Be sure to bring your running shoes.

Mountain Runners of Mt. Shasta, California has a brand NEW website and they welcome you to register for this family fun and healthy annual July 4th event - 4 walks or races to participate in with great food and entertainment.

Mt. Shasta Board & Ski Park - Summer events include concerts, rock climbing, mountain biking, chairlift rides and more! Location: Ski Park Highway |  Phone: 530-926-8610

Mt. Shasta Summit Century - featuring the half metric, metric, century, and our 110 mile super century bike tours surrounding Mt. Shasta, California.

Shasta Base Camp - The core of mountain culture and the beginning of every adventure... Shasta Base Camp a mountaineering, and backcountry supply shop located one Chestnet St. in Mount Shasta. Information available on backcountry locations and conditions on Mount Shasta and in Siskiyou County. (530) 926-2359

Siskiyou Century - Century bike rides featuring the half metric, metric, with scenic rural routes surrounding Yreka and views of Mt. Shasta. Phone: (530) 842-1649

The Fifth Season -  Rent a bike at the Fifth Season.  The Fifth Season is headquarters for skiers, climbers, and snowboarders. As a North Face demo store, we offer a complete selection of the finest mountaineering and ski gear as well as the most current rental and demo equipment for Mt. Shasta adventures. Located in Mt. Shasta City. (530) 926-3606

Additional Resources

• North Coast Adventures Kayaking, PO Box 939 Trinidad, CA, 95570 -- Phone: 707 677-3124.
• Old Bridge Rafting & Guide Service, 8540 Rush Creek Rd. Lewiston CA 96052 -- Phone: 530-778-3436.
• Osprey Outdoors Kayak School, 2925 Cantara Loop Road, Mount Shasta, CA 96067 -- Phone: 530-926-6310.
• Osprey Outfitters; 525 Ten Eyck Mine Rd., Somes Bar,  469-3399.
• Redwoods and Rivers Rafting - PO Box 4636 Arcata, CA 1-800-429-0090.
• Shasta Vortex Adventures - 400 Chestnut Street, Mt. Shasta CA 96067 Phone: 530-926-4326.
• Trinity River Rafting, Inc. River Rafting Hwy 299W. Big Flat, CA 96010 800 30-RIVER.