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Got Gravel?

Biking’s hottest trend gets riders off the streets and dares to go where only mountain bikes used to tread

It used to be that if you wanted to ride bikes on gravel roads into the backcountry, you either went out and got a motorized dirt bike and held on for dear life, or you got a mountain bike. But about five or six years agoโ€”depending on who you ask, and coupled with the invention […]

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Grinding Gravel

Biking—and racing—the roads less traveled with the Oregon Gravel Grinder Series

Cyclists across the nation are foregoing the smoothness of tarmac in favor of gravel and dirt. Bike manufacturers are building bikes that are more comfortable, compliant and approachable. And event promoters are leading the charge, offering more scenic, challenging and adventurous routes for the gravel fanatics. A big one happens this week around Bend. The […]

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Bike Issue 2019

Gravel bikes everywhere, a 10-year-old BMX champion, riding Bend’s Low-Stress Network, tricycling for seniors, all the local bike events and much more! Check out the links below to get a taste of all the 2019 Source Weekly Bike Issue has to offer. See you on the trails! Got Gravel?: Bikingโ€™s hottest trend gets riders off […]

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