The Phil’s Trail network was created by a group of visionaries, builders, and riders in the 1980s and 1990s, and has since become a key part of the Bend mountain biking community.
When the days get shorter and colder, many Central Oregonians will trade their mountain bikes for skis and snowboards. While others will ride singletrack year-round. Fortunately, winter mountain biking trails […]
Although the end of summer brings shorter days, fall weather brings phenomenal trail conditions for mountain biking in Bend, Oregon. Dry, dusty trails have been hit with some rainfall and […]
Each September, the Thrilla Cyclocross Series has been the heart of casual bike racing here in Bend for 20 years.
Mountain biking starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.
Winter is a long season in Bend but that’s also why many of us live here. For Bend-based, professional triathletes Paula Findlay and Eric Lagerstrom, winter is their “off-season,” a […]
The first rule of gravel riding: Always carry a first-aid kit. And salami. Oh, and a fly rod if possible.
Photo by Trevor Lyden While more established winter pastimes such as Nordic and downhill skiing have surged in popularity in the past few years, fat biking is growing at a […]
I arrived in Paisley in the afternoon with the sun still high. Michael Norris, owner and guide of Paisley Adventure, and I were going to do a ride on the first […]
The Madras East Hills Trail System is Central Oregon’s newest and potentially unique trail system, offering downhill-adrenaline and uphill climbs just an hour’s drive from Bend.
Finding ways to alter one’s state of consciousness is human nature. For some, the gravity-assisted sport of downhill mountain biking does just that.
Not a bad way to wake from a winter slumber.
Mountain biking is usually thought of as an intense sport, but the trails around Bend offer something for everyone.
Get there before the summer heat and dust do.
Explore the region on two wheels by checking out these scenic bikeways and fun biking routes.
Five mountain biking trails around the region to ride this season.
Central Oregon is often described as being one of the best areas in the country for mountain bikers to explore. Bend, alone, has an estimated 300 miles of mountain biking […]