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After a year hiatus, North America's longest running stage race is back
That's right bike peeps, the Cascade Cycling Classic is back. After taking last year off, in part due to logistics, the 39th running of the race is back with new dates, new events and a new focus on community and spectator engagement.
By Chris Miller
May 22, 2019
Outside Features cycling road racing Bart Bowen
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These are the road warriors who bring us the brands
From skiing to biking to climbing, Central Oregon attracts outdoor enthusiasts worldwide. Many people work hard during the week to get out and about on the weekends—but a small cadre of committed enthusiasts make their lives and careers out of the industries that support the lifestyle.
By David Sword
May 15, 2019
Outside Features Barry Galvin Volkl Dalbello Prana Dynafit Picky Bars Niche Snowboards Eddyline Kayaks
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As the interest in gravel riding continues to grow at a feverish pace, people are mapping out more and more routes. Apps including Strava and Map My Ride allow people to develop and share routes with others, thus increasing the exposure.
By David Sword
May 15, 2019
Outside Features gravel biking Strava Map My Ride Dirty Freehub
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What it looked like to fly in a Ford Tri-Motor airplane
In this week's Outside section, the Source covered the Fly The Ford tour that is currently making a pit stop in Bend. I got the chance to fly in the Tri-Motor on Thursday, and when I say it was an awesome experience – that might be underselling it.
While the "Tin Goose" was a giant leap forward for the world of aviation and travel, it's a very far out feeling from the aircrafts we know today.
By Isaac Biehl
May 14, 2019
Outside Features Ford Tri-Motor Bend Central Oregon aviation tours Slideshow
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Take a trip back in time with the Ford Tri-Motor airplane
Over Mother's Day weekend, from May 9 to 12, a little piece of history will be flying over the skies of Bend and Central Oregon: A Ford Tri-Motor Airplane. The Tri-Motor was built back in 1928 as one of the original faces of commercial airliners.
By Isaac Biehl
May 8, 2019
Outside Features Experimental Aircraft Association High Desert Flyers Dale Anderson
Natural World
Two cougar sightings in recent weeks prompt a reminder of what to do around them
"Oregon is home to more than 6,000 cougars, or mountain lions. While cougar sightings and encounters are rare, it is wise to educate yourself about the big cats."
By Jim Anderson
May 1, 2019
Natural World Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife cougar deaths big cats
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A look back at the life and times of a Northwest naturalist
Well, I'm headed for 92 years on this good earth, gettin' ready to take the Big Field Trip out among the stars. One of the things I'm most grateful for are the hundreds and hundreds of good times (and friends) I've enjoyed as a naturalist, especially the years I spent with the Oregon Museum of Science & Industry.
By Jim Anderson
Apr 24, 2019
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Professional road cyclist #inBend
Jen Luebke is a Montana-born professional road cyclist who lives in Bend. She started her career doing triathlons, eventually turning her focus solely to the bike.
By David Sword
Apr 24, 2019
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Local elite runner Max King celebrates a decade of his running club and the acquisition of the Bend marathon with Kari Strang
Max King and I meet up to talk about his local running club and the Bend Marathon—but pretty soon, we veer off, discussing his wins in the 2014 100k World Championships and the 2011 World Mountain Running Championships.
By K.M. Collins
Apr 10, 2019
Outside Features Bend Marathon Footzone Kari Strang running
