After finishing second in Rome this weekend cyclocross racer Katie Compton achieved what no other American—man or woman—has ever done. She won the World Cup Overall. cyclingnews.com Katie Compton This is a big deal (If you don’t believe me, see this website for evidence). Cycling, and ‘cross in particular, has long been a Euro-dominated sport. […]
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Junior ‘Cross Racers Heading to National Championship
The 2013 Cyclocross National Championships kick off in Madison, Wis. next week and at least four Oregon junior racers will be on the start line.The long trip to middle America might not have happened for the youngsters. But thanks to a local business, the little leg-breakers are making the trek, as each of the four […]
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Bend ‘Cross Racers Poised to Dominate at Home
The two-day U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross scheduled for this weekend (yes, the same big crazy two-day event as last year) could sport an all-Bend podium. As was evidenced by this weekend’s races in L.A., Bend’s pro ‘cross racers are in fine form. On Saturday four Bendites finished inside the top 10 of the national […]
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USFS Approves Mountain Bike Park at Timberline
Good news for mountain bikers—the U.S. Forest Service recently gave Timberline Ski Area the green light to move forward with its proposed mountain bike park and trail system.Timberline is going big and has already contracted with Gravity Logic, the B.C.-based consulting firm that designed the now famous Whistler Mountain Bike Park. We could be riding […]
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Bend Velodrome Project Party A Success
BVP continues along their path, hoping to build a velodrome in Bend.
The goal of the Bend Velodrome Project Party, according to Board Member and Source contributor Michelle Bazemore, was to attract 100 people and raise $1000.
Mission accomplished.
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Deschutes Brewery is back with a vengeance.
Deschutes Brewery has been dominating the world of craft beer since their opening in 1988. When the brew pub closed in order to expand into the adjoining building, people had many other excellent breweries to choose from while awaiting Deschutes’ return.