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        A Dog’s Guide to Trails in Central Oregon
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        First-Timer’s Guide to Steens Mountain
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        Cowboy and cowgirl ride through grassland at Wilson Ranches Retreat.
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        Glamping and Treehouses
        Yellow couches in the lounge of Hotel Lucia bring warmth to the room.
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        Girl in red coat looks at snowy entrance to The Village at Sunriver in Central Oregon.
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About the Author

Ellee Thalheimer

Ellee Thalheimer is a Portland-based author and freelance writer. Her books include Lonely Planet's Cycling Italy, Hop in the Saddle and the Cycling Sojourner series – multi-day bike travel guidebooks for Oregon and Washington. She has contributed to a number of Lonely Planet guidebooks and various other publications, including Alaska Airlines Magazine, OnTrak Magazine, the BBC and Adventure Cyclist Magazine.

Experiencias Guiadas de Ciclismo de Montaña en Oregon

August 1, 2023
El ciclismo de montaña generalmente requiere una planificación cuidadosa, especialmente en áreas desconocidas, pero los guías turísticos de Oregon le facilitan llegar al sendero y recorrerlo. More
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Guided Mountain Bike Experiences in Oregon

June 16, 2023
Mountain biking usually requires careful planning, especially in unfamiliar areas, but Oregon’s outfitters make it easy for you to roll up to the trailhead and ride. Guiding trips from spring through fall — generally the months of May through September, depending on weather — they provide exemplary service from door to outdoors. More
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Top Destinations For Your Next Mountain Bike Adventure

August 27, 2019
To shred or not to shred? Yeah, that’s not really a question in Oregon. Of course you shred. Whether you’re a mellow mountain biker who's into smooth, swoopy trails or an expert who likes to huck the gnar (that’s mountain-bike speak for going off jumps), every corner of the state has a little bit to offer. More
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Cool Places to Stay for Cycling Adventures

May 22, 2019
Bike Friendly Business
From its dusty eastern reaches to its loamy river valleys and high-elevation lava flows, Oregon lures adventure-hungry bicyclists. And the Oregon Scenic Bikeways program makes it easy to explore. More
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