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Trimming the Trails forCross Country Season

Trail maintenance work parties hosted by the Meissner Nordic club keep cross country trails safe and clean

Meissner Nordic Ski Club hosts cross country trail maintenance parties every year before it starts dumping snow. This year, the work parties are on Thursdays and Saturdays until the end of October. Volunteers are asked to be at the grooming shed at 9am to get going on trail projects. The trails are located at Virginia […]

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Get Prepared for Winter Recreation

Upcoming events to prep for a season full of shredding and enjoying winter nature

Get Prepared for Winter Recreation Make the most of your pre-season stoke and attend events in Central Oregon that will get you prepared for snowfall, whether it be learning a new sport, getting into shape or provisioning for winter outings. Dry Land Training Class Want to feel strong and conditioned at the start of the […]

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Save the Planet with Go Clean Energy

Learn about electrification and innovative energy solutions at the 7th Annual Go Clean Energy Conference

Plan projects and practices to help save the planet, save money and promote clean energy Thursday at the 7th Annual Go Clean Energy Conference. Hosted at Central Oregon Community College, the event invites businesses, government and all individuals interested in clean energy solutions to join for a day full of speakers, vendors and networking.  This […]

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“Fleeting Time” with hometown Olympian Ben Ferguson

Iconic snowboarding movie world premiere

Bend’s very own Ben Ferguson, Olympic snowboarder and Winter X Games athlete, is releasing his film, “Fleeting Time” this Saturday with Homestead Creative. Co-produced by Red Bull Media, the world premiere is happening right here in Bend, at the Tower Theatre on Oct. 1 at 7pm. From Olympic halfpipe athlete to famous freerider, “Fleeting Time” […]

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Run the River for Street Dog Hero

Central Oregon is running a 5K for the dogs

Street Dog Hero is giving Central Oregon a reason to run this weekend. For all ages and all experience levels, the Street Dog Hero Third Annual Heroes on the Run 5K event is back. Attendees can listen to live music, meet adoptable dogs, run for a cause and find their favorite food cart to eat […]

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JubelX Cyclocross Race

‘Tis the season at Deschutes Brewery with a cyclocross race celebrating the return of the famous seasonal Jubelale beer

Some say that Bend is run on bikes and beer come fall time, and it’s certainly believable with all of the bike races and seasonal beers that start coming out at the turn of autumn. This Sunday Deschutes Brewery preps for fall with a special cyclocross race paired with the brewery’s release of its seasonal […]

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Natural Selection Proving Grounds

The world’s top freeride mountain bikers choose their lines and go big in Prineville

GO HERE Those familiar with the nuances of freeride mountain biking will see a competition like none other Sunday at the Natural Selection Tour Proving Grounds competition near Prineville.  Most who are unfamiliar with the freeride associate it with Red Bull Rampage: a course sitting in a remote desert with jumps carved into cliffs in […]

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Thrillacross Cyclocross Series

A locals’ favorite bike racing series returns for the month of September

Fall is around the corner, folks, and for bike fanatics the changing of seasons means one thing: cyclocross, bike racing discipline that utilizes elements of road racing and mountain biking, forcing racers to ride through dirty hill climbs and occasional pavement stretches. Toss in deep muddy/sandy pits that can be unrideable at times, stairs and […]

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Ultimate Scavenger: Bend

Scavenger hunt lets Bendites prove who knows Bend best

All right Bendites, it’s  time to flex your knowledge about all things Bend! Ultimate Scavenger is putting on a city-wide event that brings participants across town to everyone’s favorite landmarks, nature spots and art displaysโ€”plus plenty of new discoveries, too. Think you know Bend best? Prove it! The scavenger hunt starts at Bevel Craft Brewing […]

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2022 Haulin’ Aspen

Runners hit the trails for a dirt-only race

Running on the blacktop got you down? Then switch it up and get to Haulin’ Aspenโ€”a full-on trail race that follows Central Oregon’s epic single track and dirt roads, with no pavement around.  Featured by Trail Running Mag, the race exemplifies the reason so many move to Central Oregon: brushing your elbows with elite endurance […]

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