Fall and winter riding options
Horse Butte and Horse Ridge, and the area in between, offer some adventure for riders
For some, mountain biking is yet another way to stay fit while enjoying the outdoors. For others, it is all … Read more
For some, mountain biking is yet another way to stay fit while enjoying the outdoors. For others, it is all … Read more
Mountain bikers looking for a quick, easy loop to ride in the mornings, during the … Read more
Most days, no one would recognize Phil Meglasson among the hundreds of mountain bikers at … Read more
Early fall — after the bugs are long gone and before the snow flies — … Read more
One minute, my high-tech GPS watch showed I was riding along at 23 mph. The … Read more
Finding new mountain bike loops in Central Oregon is never that difficult considering the seemingly … Read more
The Tumalo Creek Trail west of Bend is an ideal path for mountain bikers looking … Read more
SWAMPY LAKES SNO-PARK — With most upper-elevation bike trails now snow-free in Central Oregon, and … Read more
MOUNT BACHELOR — Dust flying behind his bike’s wheels, Tom Lomax ripped around a bermed … Read more
The area surrounding Tumalo Falls west of Bend is a mountain bike paradise with multiple … Read more
MCKENZIE BRIDGE — Sometimes, trails are better ridden in sections than in their entirety. The … Read more
Even after 17 years of exploring the trails in Central Oregon, I am continually amazed … Read more
By itself, the Black Rock Trail is worthy of the short trip south of Bend … Read more
SISTERS — It may seem hard to justify the half-hour drive from Bend to ride … Read more
TERREBONNE — As Smith Rock State Park becomes increasingly busy during the spring, rock climbers … Read more
CROOKED RIVER RANCH — Opal Canyon is one of those places where mountain bikers dismount … Read more
The wind whipped across the High Desert as I continued climbing up the steep trail … Read more
Mountain bikers in Bend no longer have to worry about trail closures near town stemming … Read more
During the late summer and early fall, perhaps nothing gets mountain bikers more excited than … Read more
The poor air quality that pervaded Central Oregon over the past few weeks had kept … Read more
Avoiding the smoke from area wildfires was my main concern last week when trying to … Read more
EDISON SNO-PARK — With so many options for mountain biking trails during mid- to late-summer … Read more
Tucked high into the thick, green forest on the western edge of Oregon’s Cascade Range … Read more
Mountain bikers have a number of trail options this summer near Cultus Lake, a popular … Read more
OAKRIDGE — Those who suffer from claustrophobia — or arachnophobia (fear of spiders), for that … Read more
Oregon is teeming with adventure-seeking cyclists, so the idea of biking across the state is … Read more
LA PINE — While mountain bike trails in Central Oregon seem to be increasingly geared … Read more
By connecting multiple junctions, mountain bikers in Central Oregon can create any number of complicated … Read more
PRINEVILLE — Some jumps at bike parks can be so massive they are downright intimidating. … Read more
REDMOND — Just minutes from downtown, but seemingly in the middle of the desert, the … Read more
Sprawling High Desert views, thrilling terrain and quality springtime dirt make Cline Buttes west of … Read more
Outdoor enthusiasts are gearing up for ski and snowboard season this time of year, as … Read more
This always seems to be a troubling time of year for outdoors enthusiasts. Not quite … Read more
It seems to happen every time I ride this quintessential Central Oregon loop. Just when … Read more
Fall is perhaps my favorite season in Central Oregon. The tourists are gone, the weather … Read more