Tour des Chutes
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Bike Events

From bike swaps to Grinders, Wheelers, Divas and Chainbreakers, these events cover all yourspring and summer cycling desires.
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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., […]

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A Simpler Time

OG mountain biker Gary Bonacker shares some history behind our cover image
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

These days, arriving on a mountain bike trail with a whip that has coaster brakes is likely to elicit some funny looks, if not outright disdain, from fellow riders—but that was definitely not always the case. Featured on the cover of this fine issue is someone who’s been part of the evolution of the sport […]

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Go Here 9/14-9/21

Russ Axon

Railroad Open House All aboard for a train ride that packs a lot of fun into a small setting! The Eastern Cascades Model Railroad Club and Central Oregon Area Live Steamers will host their 21st Annual Open House at 21520 Modoc Lane Sept. 17 and 18. Guests can check out expansive model trains and ride […]

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Picks 7/6-7/13

The Source Staff

Thursday 7 Super Diamond TRIBUTE BAND—Neil Diamond is the man. You know this, we know this. So, if you’re feeling the need for some rock-hard Diamond shine, Super Diamond is one of the best tribute bands out there. As part of the Munch and Music free concert series, the combination of good food and free […]

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Go Here 6/29-7/6

Russ Axon

Bend Kayak School Learn the skills necessary to navigate the whitewater rapids of Central Oregon! The Bend Kayak School is offering beginner classes this summer. These immersion classes will teach amateur kayakers how to safely and expertly maneuver kayaks downriver. The class will be spread across two days, and attendees can expect personal instruction that […]

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Twelve Years Strong

Gary Bonacker turns Tour des Chutes into a tour de force for fundraising
Kevin Sperl

Gary Bonacker prefers the term “cancer thriver” to “cancer survivor.” “The second you are diagnosed with cancer you are a survivor until the day you die,” says Bonacker, who, along with his wife Sue, owns Sunnyside Sports. “A lot of people think being a survivor means you have beaten cancer.” Diagnosed with brain cancer in […]

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Our Picks 7/8-7/15

The Source Staff

friday 10 A Light in the Wilderness WORDS—It’s easy to look down on Confederate flag-wavers, but Oregon’s hands aren’t clean when it comes to race. Central Oregon author Jane Kirkpatrick’s novel draws inspiration from the true story of a free African-American woman who sees Oregon as a slavery-free utopia, until she learns about a law […]

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When Life Gives You Lemons

Mash them into a beer
Thom Pastor

Here’s a statistic that may not sit well: Of the next eight women you see, chances are one of them either has or will get breast cancer. Of the first seven men, one of them either has or will get prostate cancer. But why talk about cancer in a beer column? If the beer you’re […]

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