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Wheels spin near Lake of the Woods

Lake of the Woods, with its cool waters, camping and resorts, is a great place to spend time in the summer. It's also a wonderful place to start a bike ride.

A few adjustments can take the pain out of riding

Pain and numbness in the body take the fun out of riding a bicycle, but a few minor adjustments on your bike and in your riding position can make a world of difference in your comfort level. It also can have a synergistic effect on performance of the bicycle.

The Longest Downhill

Saturday's 12-mile Super D downhill mountain bike race, hosted by Mongoose Tribe and Break-Away Events, is the longest Super D race in Oregon and the second longest in the country.

Century ride to Prospect offers variety

Century rides (100 miles) are to bicyclists what marathons are to runners. If you catch the bicycling bug and begin to crave higher mileage rides, you'll soon be training to ride a century.

Welcome to The Lair

BEND — Sam Pinner rumbled down an impossibly steep and rugged section of rocks on his 46-pound beast of a mountain bike, then flew off a steep jump, letting out a joyous scream as he landed.

Pedaling the OC&E Woods Line State Trail

Some bicyclists call the OC&E Woods Line State Trail the best rails-to-trails conversion in Oregon.

Fight gas prices: Take a bike vacation

Recent newscasts about the rising price of gasoline have featured people who are switching to other forms of transportation, such as riding bicycles, to save money. The media normally show a picture of a cyclist cruising the streets in town. However, local commuting is just the tip of the iceberg for gasoline-saving trips that can be done on a bicycle. Many of my friends and I also use our bicycles for vacation travels.

Countryside ramble to Eagle Point

One of my favorite bicycle rides in the valley is through the rolling countryside to Eagle Point.

Galleries of the Week

From the treacherous Catwalk Trail above Ashland to the cozy confines of the Bear Creek Greenway, local athletes and outdoor enthusiasts had plenty to cheer about last weekend.

Cyclists need to set an example on the road

May is National Bike Month. This is the month when those of us who enjoy spinning the pedals on our two-wheel vehicles get to celebrate our passion for motor-free transportation. The League of American Bicyclists promotes Bike-to-Work Week May 12-16 and Bike-to-Work Day May 16.

Mountain Lakes Challenge adds three new routes to this year's cycling event

One of the epic annual bicycle events in Southern Oregon is expanding its format this year.

Mountain Bike Attack

It's the moment when all his preparation and conditioning will be put to the test. Feet resting upon pedals, mind focused on the task at hand, Nathan Riddle will await the second when the digital clock ticks down to his time to shine.

Tips for biking state or national parks

Bumper-to-bumper traffic, road rage, no parking spots and long delays getting from one point to another. No, I'm not describing the big city; I'm talking about conditions in some of our national parks, state parks, and national monuments. Our treasured parks are being loved to death, as hoards of people visit, bringing with them an onslaught of automobiles.

13-mile route perfect for cool-weather ride and beginners looking to build up mileage

When temperatures are cool during early spring, bicycling routes that offer flat rides help cyclists produce a smooth, consistent pedal cadence. Flat routes are also easier on the leg muscles when it's cool.

Portland paints �bike boxes� for cyclists� safety

PORTLAND � Portland has painted the first of many green �bike boxes� on its streets as a way to give better protection to cyclists.

Riding in a paceline takes practice

Cycling alone can be fun and rewarding. Sometimes you need to relax, think and let stress melt out of your body. Other times, such as when battling a headwind, riding with other cyclists can be more fun.

Cycling the Loire Valley

After our fourth child left for college three years ago and Barb and I became empty nesters, we decided to pursue our passion for travel and adventure.

Back in the race

The hazy cloud descended over the course of a decade, transforming Stan Moore's world into one of muddled images in a landscape devoid of contour.

Cycling escape routes to get you out of town safely

Are you trapped in the city, tired of fighting traffic, annoyed at the frequent stops at traffic lights, and yearning for the wide open spaces where you can put some miles on those cycling legs?

Rub-a-dub-dub, time to dip your bike in the tub

When was the last time you gave your bike a bath? You shouldn't regularly soak it in your bath tub or run it through a carwash, but a little soap and water can do wonders for your bicycle.

February 07, 2008