A growing group of adventurers in Central Oregon is seeking more creative means to escape the crowded campgrounds and trailheads. Like peanut butter and chocolate, avocado and toast or whisky and an ice cube, bikepacking is earning its rightful place on the recreational menu. Rather than sticking to roadways and paved paths, bikepackers cobble together routes […]
Gary Meyer
TONIGHT: Two Bike Events Worth Attending
Yes, it’s a busy night for bike nerds. Both events look great. Here’s how to decide. Bend Bikes Community ForumBest for: bicycle advocates/infrastructure wonks/alternative transportation proponents: More here. Bike-Packing/Snowbiking/Mountain Biking 10 Essentials PresentationBest for: adventurers/fitness freaks/backpackers with bad knees/bike-packing curious/fat bike enthusiasts: More here.

