rocknrollgirl
Well-Known Member
Hi Folks,
I have no posted on mtbnj in ages and ages because I have been doing mostly road triathlons. Too much time in my aerobars I guess, but I had to come on and give quick trip report about Bend Oregon.
Chris and I came out for two weeks to check the area out as a possible place for relocation. What started out as a recon trip has morphed into a mt biking trip. The riding here is incredible.
From where are staying in town, we can be on the trails in about 2 miles. They have a system right out or town that links close to 100 miles of trails in the Deschutes National Forest. And the trails.....so well thought out and so fun. It has a bit of everything. Lots of fun swoopy trails, plenty of climbing, enough techy stuff to keep you honest. There is a trail called the Whoops Trail that runs in the downhill direction only that is like a downhill pump track with banked corners. It ties in with another trail to give a 7 mile downhill screamer.
We hooked up with a shop called Web Cyclery. they only carry 29er's and you can rent a top end bike for 50 dollars for 24 hours. The "bike guy" told us yesterday how to hook up tomorrow's ride to finish with a 12 mile downhill. Yee Ha! I think I am spoiled for life.
The town of Bend is designed with riders in mind. There is bike path, trail or lane every where you go. Even the highway has a bike lane. Bike racks all over town, and everybody and I mean everybody rides. The climate is so dry that you can cruise to town and not have to worry about getting overly sweaty.
We have a few days left and one more ride coming up. I will bring my camera out tomorrow and get some pictures. If you are looking for a bike destination. Put this on your list. You could bring the family and everyone will be happy. Plenty of family stuff to do, great downtown area, great shopping and restaurants. Did I mention there are 12 Brew Pubs in town? Trail running, fishing, tubing, rafting...and on and on....
I have no posted on mtbnj in ages and ages because I have been doing mostly road triathlons. Too much time in my aerobars I guess, but I had to come on and give quick trip report about Bend Oregon.
Chris and I came out for two weeks to check the area out as a possible place for relocation. What started out as a recon trip has morphed into a mt biking trip. The riding here is incredible.
From where are staying in town, we can be on the trails in about 2 miles. They have a system right out or town that links close to 100 miles of trails in the Deschutes National Forest. And the trails.....so well thought out and so fun. It has a bit of everything. Lots of fun swoopy trails, plenty of climbing, enough techy stuff to keep you honest. There is a trail called the Whoops Trail that runs in the downhill direction only that is like a downhill pump track with banked corners. It ties in with another trail to give a 7 mile downhill screamer.
We hooked up with a shop called Web Cyclery. they only carry 29er's and you can rent a top end bike for 50 dollars for 24 hours. The "bike guy" told us yesterday how to hook up tomorrow's ride to finish with a 12 mile downhill. Yee Ha! I think I am spoiled for life.
The town of Bend is designed with riders in mind. There is bike path, trail or lane every where you go. Even the highway has a bike lane. Bike racks all over town, and everybody and I mean everybody rides. The climate is so dry that you can cruise to town and not have to worry about getting overly sweaty.
We have a few days left and one more ride coming up. I will bring my camera out tomorrow and get some pictures. If you are looking for a bike destination. Put this on your list. You could bring the family and everyone will be happy. Plenty of family stuff to do, great downtown area, great shopping and restaurants. Did I mention there are 12 Brew Pubs in town? Trail running, fishing, tubing, rafting...and on and on....
