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Oregon Cycling Pioneer: Chris Bernhardt

August 28, 2017
Oregon is well-known and well-loved for its mountain biking bounty — with forests, mountains and valleys that form magnificent backdrops for some of the best trails in the world. More
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Ride the North Umpqua Trail

Oregon is home to some of the best mountain-biking destinations in the world, and the Umpqua National Forest is no exception. Southern Oregon's 79-mile (The NUT), with its old-growth forest and technical singletrack, is a long-time favorite of Oregonians and visiting mountain bikers — so much so that it’s included on the International Mountain Bicycling Association’s exclusive list of IMBA Epic Rides. More
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Riding Vehicle-Free on the Crater Lake Rim Road

August 25, 2017
Pay attention — or simply plan ahead — and you could enjoy a rare opportunity to experience Crater Lake by bike, without traffic! More
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Bikepacking: Oregon Off-Road Touring

Bikepacking: It’s backpacking. It’s biking. And it's taking Oregon by storm. For those who’ve dabbled in bicycle touring on Oregon’s miles of scenic roadways or backpacking on our picture-perfect trails, bikepacking might be the adventurous next step you’re craving. More
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Bike Camping in Oregon: Be a Two-Wheeled Vagabond!

There's a time and a place for loading up the car with portable grills, camping chairs and netted pop-up shelters. But sometimes, we adventurers want a purer form of camping — just ourselves and what we can carry. That's why Oregon has campsites dedicated to hikers and cyclists at more than 20 state parks in several regions throughout the state. More
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Bicycling Maps and Guidebooks

August 24, 2017
Oregon is full of communities and people who are passionate about experiencing the beauty of our state from the seat of a bike, and sharing that beauty with others. Here’s a collection of high-quality resources, from published guidebooks to interactive online maps, to help you plan your next bicycling adventure.
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Oregon Cycling Pioneer: Gary Paasch

August 28, 2016
Hood River’s Gary Paasch is a self-starter of an unconventional sort. At age 15, he and his friend and mentor Jake Felt — the owner of Dig Bikes, a new shop opening in The Dalles — began building mountain-bike jumps in Felt’s backyard to install on nearby county forestland. Years later, Paasch’s hobby and passion has positioned him as one of the most innovative and productive trail builders in Oregon. More
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Oregon Cycling Pioneers: Path Less Pedaled

August 28, 2015
Laura Crawford and Russ Roca built their dream job on wheels — and it took off. It’s a job that thrills them and benefits others. They call it Path Less Pedaled. In 2009, Roca and Crawford set off to explore the world on their bikes. They sold nearly all their earthly possessions and hit the road on a cross-country bike tour. Their goals were to experience beautiful scenery up-close and to stop and spend time with people across the country who were living what they called... More
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