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Yesterday’s Northwest Crossing crit in Bend was BANANAS – technical, fast and buzzing with energy from a seriously fired up crowd. There was a street fair with food vendors, face painters and even a ginormous inflatable “IronMan” bouncy room. The Boys 10-12 group absolutely ripped out of the start gate with hometown hero Grant McElroy bringing [...]

If you’ve never seen a 10-year-old girl in pigtails climb out of the saddle like she is about to win the Tour de France, then your life is not yet complete. Yesterday kicked off USA Cycling Elite, U23 and Junior Road Championships and the Paralympics National Road Championships in Bend, Oregon and, though these early groups [...]

Nearly 10 years ago, Wendi taught me how to dislocate a knee (it’s pretty easy, really). So inspired was I by this new-found maiming capability that I decided to join forces with her. That’s the short version of how I became a self-defense instructor. The long version has lots more to do with just how very much I [...]

I just found out about this, so apologies for the late notice. The Oregonian is hosting a little bike photo contest and the winner will win $50 from Bike n Hike. Check out all the details here and be sure to hit ‘em with your best shot! Share/Bookmark

The Romanini’s are coming for dinner tonight, which reminded me that I never posted the photos from our New Years Day dinner at their place. Their house was 100% antique fabulosity. Museum grade pieces of history. Tiny, fragile objects. Big, wooden furniture from centuries past. An almost overwhelming treasure trove of visual and historical stimulation. With [...]