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Watch Now SEARCH New trails added at Spence Mountain New trails added at Spence Mountain Pedal to his Mettle Pedal to his Mettle From the Pacific to the Atlantic on a tandem From the Pacific to the Atlantic on a tandem Car-free at Crater Lake Car-free at Crater Lake Volunteers ready JoCo park for cyclists Volunteers ready JoCo park for cyclists About 1,850 Cycle Oregon riders will stay at Indian Mary Park Thursday night Merlin cyclist completes epic 1,000-mile journey Merlin cyclist completes epic 1,000-mile journey Mountain biking bonanza Mountain biking bonanza Work underway on new 6.8-mile trail Sport of Kings — on wheels Sport of Kings — on wheels Open for play Open for play After being closed for four months, trails in the Ashland Watershed will reopen for hikers and bikers this weekend More trails coming to Medford's Prescott Park More trails coming to Medford's Prescott Park Project clears final hurdle with Jackson County approval Cycle Oregon to tackle Southern Oregon mountains, coast Cycle Oregon to tackle Southern Oregon mountains, coast Oh, the joy of floating on the snow on a bike with fat tires Oh, the joy of floating on the snow on a bike with fat tires Playing nice Playing nice New plan is aimed at helping diverse groups get along together in the Ashland watershed Trail builders Trail builders Klamath Trails Alliance has built bike, hike and ski trails on Spence Mountain, with more to come A preview of Shasta area's emerging rail trail A preview of Shasta area's emerging rail trail 37 miles of the proposed 80-mile project are open to the public Biking the unpaved OC&E Woods Line State Trail Biking the unpaved OC&E Woods Line State Trail At 100 miles, it's Oregon's longest linear state park Five cool bike rides for a hot summer Five cool bike rides for a hot summer MOTR is the Rogue Valley's hottest new trail MOTR is the Rogue Valley's hottest new trail Rocky Point to Crater Lake loop proposed as bike route Rocky Point to Crater Lake loop proposed as bike route Siskiyou Velo club to host five Greenway rides Siskiyou Velo club to host five Greenway rides Cycling through the pear blossoms Cycling through the pear blossoms Lazy days at Lake Creek Lazy days at Lake Creek Beach biker Beach biker Fat-tire bikes let you cover more beach in less time than hiking Going Greensprings Going Greensprings Bolt Mountain short but sweet Bolt Mountain short but sweet Speed and air at Alsea Falls Speed and air at Alsea Falls Central Willamette Valley now has its own downhill flow trail New trails could garner scenic designation The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is taking applications for trails to be nominated as scenic or regional, as well as bike paths for the Scenic Bikeways program. Shift into the Rose City spirit Shift into the Rose City spirit Applegate: The ride for the casual mountain biker Applegate: The ride for the casual mountain biker What's in your Camelbak? Remembering to pack essential tools on even the most routine ride can save you from being a victim of Murphy's Law Take the trails less traveled at Wagner Creek Lately, before my rides, I've been running my head under cold water, soaking my shaggy hair before donning my black helmet, zipping up my black jersey and hopping on my black bike. Yes, I know; something's wrong with this picture. When I bought my cycling gear in the fall, I chose style over function. Rocket through the redwoods on the Little Bald Hills Trail It's vacation season, and also fire season. That means it's a convenient time to put your mountain bike on or in your vehicle and head west, away from the perennially smoky valley, to the misty Oregon Coast. An ode to Roxy Ann mud Most days when I want to take a quick ride, I feel that hefting my bike onto the back of my car and driving out to a trail destination kind of defeats the purpose. Shift into 'Slo-Mo' Buying a bicycle paved the way to new friendships and social activities when Phil Gagnon joined Siskiyou Velo Club more than 15 years ago. Pushing the limits When Corey Hartgrave won the wheelchair division of Medford's Pear Blossom 10-mile race last Saturday, it was merely a warmup for a much bigger challenge. Online vote could land grant for Prescott Park bike trail Online voting started Monday for grant program that could help local mountain bikers build a showpiece 'flow trail' in Medford's Prescott Park. How Eight Dollar Mountain ate my bike Every scar on a mountain biker tells a story. If you ride for long enough, you're bound to crash. For me, the worst crash I had took me off of my old bike and onto a new one, and left me with an injury that I'm not sure will ever fully heal. Grinding the Granite in sunny Forest Park Summer is making an early appearance this year. Thanks, global warming! This week, I took advantage of the sunny weather and visited Jacksonville's popular Forest Park for some great downhill. Striking fear into hikers' hearts I've decided to adopt this rugged region as my namesake, and call myself 'The Rogue Rider.' Getting white knuckles on Little Grayback On the first day of 2014, dozens of local mountain bikers converged on Applegate Lake to ride the trail that zigzags around its shore. Introductions: A man and his bike Let's face it. I'm addicted to dirt. On the street, it's variously called mud, earth or soil, but it's the same stuff. When I'm on it, I feel like I'm flying. Free Spin When Elaine Sweet picked up a bicycle at age 63, she knew it wouldn't be as easy as the cliche makes it out to be. Riders make first tracks of the year A New Year's Day trail ride around Applegate Lake has become a tradition for local mountain bikers, and this year, encouraged by sunshine and temperatures hovering around 40, more than 100 riders took to the woods. Cyclists connect online Rogue Valley cyclists have two new online ways to share information about local cycling opportunities and information affecting their pastime. Riding the Several Lakes Loop Late summer in Central Oregon is when most of the snow is off the trails and the high country is wide open. I try to plan for August or September those upper-elevation rides that are not possible at other times of the year because of snow. Slo-Mo's Mary Ann Terrall rediscovered bicycling last Saturday. Riders waiting for spring to thaw The races at this year's Spring Thaw Mountain Bike Festival, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, May 14-15, could turn into a mudfest. A zest for cycling in synch Dave Cooper of Yucca Valley, Calif., doesn't wear a T-shirt with a warning on the back reading, 'No U-turns.' Mountain lakes pose a challenge If your bicycling passion lies with endurance rather than the technical challenge of a Super D course, consider joining the Mountain Lakes Challenge in Ashland Saturday, June 19. Spring Thaw Mountain Bike Festival Nearly 500 mountain bikers competed in the 2010 Spring Thaw Mountain Bike Festival cross-country and downhill races Saturday and Sunday, May 15 and 16, in Ashland. Rocky Mountain Bikes pro rider Chris Sheppard won the cross-country event Saturday. Pro rider Mark Weir for team WTB won the downhill race Sunday. For a photo gallery from the Spring Thaw Mountain Bike Festival, go to www.OregonOutdoors.com Expert advice to help keep your bicycle rolling Here are ways to keep each of the vital parts of your bike in shape for spring cycling: Snow biking Snow biking Rolling to a Stop The 22nd annual Cycle Oregon cruise ended Saturday right where it began — in Medford's Fichtner-Mainwaring Park. 400 miles to go Trading in his bicycle for a motorcycle 15 years ago, Jeff Chamberlain also gave up annual treks with Cycle Oregon. 'The easy part is the riding' Four tires, 16 states and four months later, Crater High School graduates Chase Duran and Clancy Sinchum have crossed the United States on their bicycles and are headed home. Local cyclists jazzed by Tour Local cyclists jazzed by Tour Bike racers invoke the force Mountain bikers converged on Sam Brown Campground in the Southern Oregon mountains between the Redwood Highway and the Rogue River last weekend for a two-day, three-race event called Return of the Jedi. Time trials roll along valley roads For the past three Sunday mornings, local cyclists have been challenging themselves in the Oregon Bicycle Racing Association's Southern Oregon Time Trial Series. Biking Benton County Biking Benton County Greenway route is great for casual riders, and autumn is the time to do it Greenway route is great for casual riders, and autumn is the time to do it Century ride to Prospect offers variety Century ride to Prospect offers variety You'll be tired after this ride, but the views can't be beat 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. Get Out: November 22, 2007 Sierra Club Outings Short, but sweet The leaves have changed their colors and many already have dropped. The wind blows more briskly, the sun arrives later and the light fades earlier each day. Yes, it's fall, which means the daylight hours for bicycling are getting shorter. Route to fall color in Southern Oregon This 50-mile loop is perfect for seeing fall foliage — on a bike or in a car Crash Course Riding a bicycle is relaxing, fun and good for your health. However, it can also be a dangerous undertaking if we don't practice defensive riding techniques and aren't highly attentive to other users of the roadway. Bamboo bikes After seeing his dog try and fail to gnaw through a stalk of bamboo in 1996, Craig Calfee of Calfee Design introduced a line of bike frames made out of bamboo and hemp as a publicity stunt. Since then the California company has produced about 100 bamboo frames, each starting at $2,695. Calfee describes bamboo as 'tougher than carbon fiber in terms of impact resistance. It's less prone to fracturing than carbon fiber, and the bamboo bike is about one pound heavier than carbon fiber.' For more info: www.calfeedesign.com; The Bamboo Bike Project at Columbia University is exploring the feasibility of bamboo bikes as a sustainable form of transportation in Africa, www.earth.columbia.edu. Cycle Scott River Valley this fall The passing of summer sees the temperatures start to cool and a hint of fall adds crispness to the air. One of my favorite places to ride this time of year is just across the Oregon border in Northern California. Exercise by biking to shops Running errands on your bicycle is a great way to burn calories and get some exercise. When you need something small or you are just checking prices and availability, pedaling to the store can be a pleasant experience if you can find a bicycle-friendly route. There's more than one way to move a bicycle Many cycling enthusiasts like to take their bicycles with them when they travel. On car trips, bikes can ride along via a top or rear bike rack. Other times, it's more convenient to send your bike to your destination via plane, bus, train, UPS or FedEx. Eagle Point-Butte Falls route offers cooler bicycling Long summer rides in the Rogue Valley heat can be a real bummer, especially when there is little air movement except what you create while cycling along. Consider taking one of the numerous routes into the mountains where cooler temperatures and a breeze await you. Cycle cool with sports drinks, light clothing Summer brings great cycling weather but we need to be cognizant of the heat and how it can affect us. Riding in hot weather can suck fluids and energy right out of the body. Conde Creek route offers challenge As of yesterday, summer is officially here and we can expect warmer riding conditions. The cool rides of early spring are behind us and by now you should have built up some stamina. The accumulated miles in the saddle should have your cycling legs in good shape. Just how good are those legs? If you want to put them to a real test, I suggest you try the Conde Creek ride. Triathlon to be held in Applegate Lake area Cyclists, runners and swimmers will have a new reason to visit Applegate Lake this summer. Improve your cycling with a better pedal stroke Whether you're riding at a leisurely pace around your neighborhood, covering the dirt trails in the foothills or racing on the pavement, the efficiency of your pedal stroke can make a world of difference in how easily your bicycle moves forward and upward. 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