THE miniCROC
In Memory of Herb
Pendleton to Deadman’s Pass to Meacham (31 miles one-way)
Memorial Day Weekend
Saturday, May 25 2024
The miniCROC 2024 is a fully supported one day, 62-mile bike ride in the beautiful Blue Mountains outside Pendleton, OR sponsored by the Pendleton on Wheels (POW) bicycle club. The route from Pendleton climbs up Deadman’s Pass then on to Meacham for 31 miles one way. The route can include a gravel option of about 20% of the route. On route there will be sag support, rest rooms, and refreshments. There will be free parking near the start (Roy Raley Park) which is adjacent to the historic Round Up rodeo grounds. The post ride social event will be at BackFire Station which is next to the park. BackFire will host a taco bar and beverages for after the ride. Come for the whole weekend there are many cycling options for your weekend. Visit our website for more information about the ride including information on room discounts.
Note: one rider per ticket as POW will contact each rider for emergency contact info & ride waiver sign-off prior to the event.
To receive the special rate, be sure to say you are a participant in the “mini-CROC cycling event”.
Oxford Suites 541.276.6000
The hotel can offer 20 rooms, a mixture of King’s and double queens, at a special rate of 133 plus tax.
Motel 6 541.215.8005 – near Shari’s
10% discount until the last week of April, 2024: $91.37 for a room with one or two beds. No extra charge if there are two people. Three days: $274.10. All rooms have refrigerators and microwaves.
Travelodge 541.276.7531 (ask for Urvi)
Room discounts: One bed, $95; two beds, $110. Discounts available until April 25, 2024.
Holiday Inn Express 541.966.6520
Click on the following link for discount: (cutoff date is April 24, 2024)
Mini CROC Cycling discount link
Best Western Pendleton Inn 541.276.2135
Click on the following link for discount: (cutoff date is April 24, 2024)
Mini CROC Cycling discount link
Pendleton Hotel 541.429.4342 (formally Marigold Hotel; now under new ownership)
$100/night doubles and singles / 15-20 rooms / continental breakfast and underground parking, no pool no hot tub. (Cutoff date for receiving the discount is April 24, 2024)
America’s Best Value Inn 541.276.1400
Single, king size bed normally $100, but $85 offered. Double bed normally $115, but $100 offered for event. Discount cutoff is one week prior to event.
Motolodge
20% discount for rooms. Use code: Memo24. Call 541-612-0790, or reserve online: www.motolodge.com
There is no deadline date for reserving and receiving a discount for participants.
For other lodging or camping questions, contact Pendleton Chamber of Commerce, 541.276.7411, or go to their website: PendletonChamber.com/
