Yes, it's a busy night for bike nerds. Both events look great. Here's how to decide.
Bend Bikes Community Forum
Best for: bicycle advocates/infrastructure wonks/alternative transportation proponents:
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Bike-Packing/Snowbiking/Mountain Biking 10 Essentials Presentation
Best for: adventurers/fitness freaks/backpackers with bad knees/bike-packing curious/fat bike enthusiasts:
More here.