Sat., May 18, 2019 POLE PEDAL PADDLE Six events that span Central Oregon’s outdoor scene. Contestants race in teams or do all the events, including Alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, cycling, paddling and a sprint to the finish. Worth a watch, or for a major training goal. Starts at Mt. Bachelor. pppbend.com First Fridays ART WALK […]
Sisters Stampede
Bike Events
FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY 4/26-28 THE BEND BIKE SWAP The Bend Bike Swap is the perfect place to track down some new gear, or even sell some of what you might not need anymore. It also raises funds for Bend Endurance Academy. Fri., 3-7pm, Sat., 10am-6pm and Sun., 9:30am-3pm. Thump Coffee, 549 NW York Dr., […]
Go Here
Pine Tree Mill Hike Though reading about the past is fun, it’s always more exciting to discover it in nature. The Pine Tree Mill Hike offers hikers an evening of exploration, combining beautiful trails with fascinating history. Hosted by the Deschutes Land Trust, this hike will explore the Skyline Forest to discuss Bend’s early logging […]
Old, But Not Slow
When I was a 17-year-old punk, I was not old enough to race in the Nordic ski marathon, the Birkebinder, but I was eligible to ski its 30 km half-race for teenagers. I did well, and the evening after the race sat at the winner’s table with a few other teenagers, and with an equal […]

