tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84811991706905696192024-03-05T15:52:12.670-08:00Alpenglow Vacation Rentals of Bend, OregonAlpenglow Vacation Rentals of Bend, Oregonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15718764866527191610noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481199170690569619.post-84027991241699591872012-06-29T16:55:00.001-07:002012-06-29T16:55:58.670-07:00NorthWest Crossing Hullabaloo<br />
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North West Crossing Hullabaloo</h2>
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Looking for something last minute to do on a Friday night? Check out the North West Crossing Hullabaloo! Featuring the NW Cross Crit, an annual kids' and adults' crit races, live music, food and of course, BEER! Read on for the schedule for race times, events and music, complete with a map.</div>
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NorthWest Crossing Hullabaloo</h1>
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<a href="http://northwestcrossing.com/amenities_events/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Hullabaloo_Logo_presented_by_Country_Financial.png"><img alt="" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-10364" height="147" src="http://northwestcrossing.com/amenities_events/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Hullabaloo_Logo_presented_by_Country_Financial.png" title="Hullabaloo_Logo_presented_by_Country_Financial" width="279" /></a>The 5th Annual NorthWest Crossing Hullabaloo, presented by <a href="http://www.countryfinancial.com/" target="_blank">Country Financial</a>
is Friday, June 29, 2012! The Hullabaloo is a celebration as unique as
its name. This unofficial kickoff to summer features food, fun, music,
bike races and more, all in a friendly, street festival atmosphere. It’s
a party and everyone is invited!<br />
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Kids, Crit, presented by Umpqua Bank – 3:30-4:00pm</h1>
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A popular race with kids 11 and under, this year’s <a href="http://northwestcrossing.com/amenities_events/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Kids_Crit_Race_Map_12.pdf" target="_blank">Kids’ Crit course</a>
is around the uniquely round Compass Park, located in the heart of
NorthWest Crossing. At approximately 1/3 of a mile, participants are
grouped by age, and (starting with the youngest racers first), will
complete a number of laps appropriate for their age:<br />
3 and under: 1 lap<br />
4-5 years old: 1 lap<br />
6-8 years old: 2 lap<br />
9 – 11 years old: 3 laps<br />
Participation is free but <strong>pre-registration is required</strong> at the Umpqua Bank store located on NW Crossing Drive by noon on Friday, June 29th. <a href="http://northwestcrossing.com/amenities_events/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/NWX-Kids-Crit-Reg-Form-12.pdf" target="_blank">Download the registration form.</a> Participants must wear a helmet and meet in Compass Park by 3:20pm. Prizes will be awarded for 1<sup>st</sup>, 2<sup>nd</sup> and 3<sup>rd</sup> places in each age category. Free ice cream from the <a href="http://www.northwestcrossing.com/www.umpquabank.com" target="_blank">Umpqua Bank</a> Ice Cream Truck provides a very cool and yummy finish!<br />
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<a href="http://northwestcrossing.com/amenities_events/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Hulla_stage_sm.jpg"><img alt="" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-10050" height="150" src="http://northwestcrossing.com/amenities_events/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Hulla_stage_sm-150x150.jpg" title="Hulla_stage_sm" width="150" /></a>2012 Hullabaloo Mainstage, presented by The Garner Group and Carrera Audi presents…</h1>
4:00pm Anastacia<br />
5:30pm Five Pint Mary<br />
7:00pm 3 Leg Torso<br />
8:30pm Storm Large<br />
<strong><a href="http://northwestcrossing.com/amenities_events/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Anastacia_thumb.jpg"><img alt="" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-10307" height="150" src="http://northwestcrossing.com/amenities_events/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Anastacia_thumb.jpg" title="Anastacia_thumb" width="150" /></a><a href="http://www.myspace.com/anastaciamusic3" target="_blank">Anastacia</a> </strong>is
a singer songwriter who moves through musical genres like a fearless
explorer traveling the world. Familiar sounds of Americana, folk rock,
bluegrass and a hint of eastern spice, drive Anastacia’s expression of
external and internal observations creating a vehicle for her
storytelling. Anastacia composes her music and filters it through her
long-time band members weaving a unique and unlikely combination of
sounds such as banjo, saxophone, stand-up electric bass and violin.
Anastacia creates an expansive atmosphere through her dynamic voice and
style of delivery. Poetry and music collide to ignite an uplifting,
thought-provoking, high-energy experience.<br />
<strong><a href="http://northwestcrossing.com/amenities_events/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Five-Pint-Mary_NEW_web.jpg"><img alt="" class="alignright size-full wp-image-10368" height="144" src="http://northwestcrossing.com/amenities_events/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Five-Pint-Mary_NEW_web.jpg" title="Five Pint Mary_NEW_web" width="216" /></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Five-Pint-Mary/178747998828084" target="_blank">Five Pint Mary</a> </strong>is
Bend’s own hometown Celtic folk-rock band. Upbeat, loud, and
rollicking, Five Pint Mary plays their own unique blend of Celtic folk
rock with an edge of punk. Drawing from traditional and original
Irish/Scottish/New Foundland music by the likes of the Chieftains, the
Pogues, the Young Dubliners, Great Big Sea, Flogging Molly, Five Pint
Mary delivers a fresh sound that is rocking and fun.<br />
<strong><a href="http://northwestcrossing.com/amenities_events/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/3-Leg-Torso-pic_web.jpg"><img alt="" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-10369" height="144" src="http://northwestcrossing.com/amenities_events/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/3-Leg-Torso-pic_web.jpg" title="3 Leg Torso pic_web" width="216" /></a>3 Leg Torso</strong>
creates charming, elegant and daring modern chamber pop music infused
with equal parts tradition and innovation. Since the ensemble’s humble
start in 1996 with spontaneous street performances, they have been
featured on National Public Radio’s All Things Considered and at the San
Luis Obispo Mozart Festival, successfully toured the east and west
coasts, released four CDs (two with New York spoken word artist, NPR
contributor and Duplex Planet founder David Greenberger), composed and
recorded film and documentary scores as well as licensing music for film
and television both in the US and internationally, written new evening
length works commissioned by the Portland Institute of Contemporary Art
(PICA), and performed both their original compositions and their
arrangements of traditional music with several symphony orchestras.
Influenced by tango, Eastern European folk and other world music
traditions, their cosmopolitan musical style embraces wit and humor
within thoughtful, uncommon and beautiful musical arrangements.<br />
<a href="http://northwestcrossing.com/amenities_events/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/StormLarge_thumb.jpg"><img alt="" class="size-full wp-image-10310 alignright" height="150" src="http://northwestcrossing.com/amenities_events/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/StormLarge_thumb.jpg" title="StormLarge_thumb" width="150" /></a><a href="http://stormlarge.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Storm Large</strong></a>
has been singing and entertaining audiences around the globe for more
than 20 years. With her band, The Balls, she has toured all around the
US, Canada, New Zealand, Spain, Iceland and Singapore. Taking a break
from rock touring in 2007, she ventured into new territory and played
Sally Bowles in Cabaret and fell in love with the theater. In 2008 she
wrote a musical memoir, “Crazy Enough” that ran for five sold-out months
at Portland Center Stage in 2009 in Portland, Ore. Following its
opening success, “Crazy Enough” ran at the 2010 Edinburgh Fringe
Festival earning rave reviews, and was a featured show at the 2011
Adelaide Cabaret Festival in Adelaide, Australia, and has a Broadway run
in the works. Storm was recently in the world premiere of Randy
Newman’s ” Harps And Angels” at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles, and
with all her free time she has performed several sold-out performances
with the Oregon Symphony. She has spent most of the past year as the
guest vocalist for Pink Martini, touring the US and Europe. She is also a
writer and activist.<br />
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NWX Crit, presented by BendBroadband – 4:30 – 9:00pm</h1>
The <strong>5<sup>th</sup> annual NWX Criterium, presented by <a href="http://www.northwestcrossing.com/www.bendbroadband.com" target="_blank">BendBroadband</a></strong> is back with exciting races for pros, masters, juniors and amateur cyclists. This year’s <a href="http://northwestcrossing.com/amenities_events/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/NWX_Crit_Race_Map_12.pdf" target="_blank">NEW course</a>
provides participants with a broader view of the neighborhood and
features a nice long straightaway finish on John Fremont. Visitors won’t
want to miss the action and with races starting at 4:30pm and
concluding at dusk, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to see some
amazing athletes.<br />
<a href="http://northwestcrossing.com/amenities_events/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Hullabaloo_crit.jpg"><img alt="" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-10051" height="200" src="http://northwestcrossing.com/amenities_events/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Hullabaloo_crit-300x200.jpg" title="Hullabaloo_crit" width="300" /></a>SCHEDULE:<br />
3:30pm – Registration opens at the Start/Finish area on John Fremont Street<br />
4:30pm – JUNIORS – 25 minutes<br />
5:00pm – WOMEN – 35 minutes<br />
5:40pm – TANDEM – 35 minutes<br />
6:25pm – CAT 4/5 MEN – 40 minutes<br />
7:15pm – CAT 3 MEN – 45 minutes<br />
8:10pm – PRO/1/2 MEN – 50 minutes<br />
<em></em>If you’re interested in participating, an OBRA License and
helmet are required. Annual and one-day licenses will be available for
purchase. Pre-registration is just $20. Day-of registration is $30 or
$20 + 5 cans of food to benefit a local food bank. Race produced by <a href="http://centraloregonracing.net/races/nwxcrit.htm" target="_blank">Central Oregon Racing</a>.<br />
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The Bluefish Dental Kids Stage</h1>
<a href="http://www.bluefishdental.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-10657" height="70" src="http://northwestcrossing.com/amenities_events/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/BluefishDentalLogorgb72.jpg" title="BluefishDentalLogorgb72" width="112" /></a><a href="http://www.bluefishdental.com/" target="_blank">Bluefish Dental</a>
is hosting our Kids Stage which this year will be full of flying
canines, exotic reptiles, music and of course, a little magic! Take a
few minutes to relish this kid-friendly and awe-inspiring entertainment.<br />
SCHEDULE:<br />
4:30pm – K9 Kings Flying Dog Show, just east of the Bluefish Dental Kids Stage<br />
5:00pm – Interactive Magic Show by Bill the Magician<br />
5:30 – L-F7, Middle School Rock Band featuring Laurenne Ross, US Ski Team member and several MBSEF racers<br />
6:30 – Exotic Reptile Show by Reptile Zone, LLC<br />
7:30 – Bedtime Stories with Megan Griffith, Librarian from Seven Peaks<br />
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Win some wheels!</h1>
The great folks at <a href="http://www.countryfinancial.com/" target="_blank">COUNTRY Financial</a> have an awesome giveaway for one lucky young Hullabalooer! Enter to win a <em>sweet</em> youth bike, valued at $300, as well as other great prizes. Winners will be announced on the Hullabaloo <a href="http://northwestcrossing.com/amenities_events/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/bike_final.jpg"><img alt="" class="size-medium wp-image-10390 alignleft" height="211" src="http://northwestcrossing.com/amenities_events/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/bike_final-300x211.jpg" title="bike_final" width="300" /></a>mainstage prior to Storm Large’s performance. To enter, just print out and complete this handy-dandy <a href="http://northwestcrossing.com/amenities_events/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/COUNTRY-EntryForm.pdf" target="_blank">entry form</a> and return it to a <a href="http://www.countryfinancial.com/SiteController?groupByOffice=true&validatorFilePath=%2fcontent%2ffinancial%2fforms%2flocatorvalidator.xml&validatorSuccessForward=%2fSiteController%3furl%3d%2fstaticNav%2f%40locatorResultsPage&validatorFailureForward=%2fSiteController%3furl%3d%2fstaticNav%2ffindARepresentative&formContentFilePath=%2fcontent%2ffinancial%2fforms%2flocatorContent.xml&name=&addressLastLine=97701&url=/@locator" target="_blank">COUNTRY Financial office near you</a> or to their booth at Hullabaloo on June 29th. View complete <a href="http://northwestcrossing.com/amenities_events/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/COUNTRY-Financial-Official-Drawing-Rules.pdf" target="_blank">contest rules</a>.<br />
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And don’t fret! We’re giving away wheels for the grown-ups too. How does a Porsche sound? <a href="http://www.northwestcrossing.com/www.carreramotors.com" target="_blank">Carrera Motors</a>
is donating a 48-hour rental of one of their luxury cars for you to
enjoy. And what’s more, they’re teaming up with local non-profit, <a href="http://www2.hdesd.org/education/dept/dept.php?sectionid=57" target="_blank">Healthy Beginnings</a> and donating proceeds from raffle tickets to the organization whos<a href="http://northwestcrossing.com/amenities_events/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/2012-911-coupe_02-web.jpg"><img alt="" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-10376" height="203" src="http://northwestcrossing.com/amenities_events/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/2012-911-coupe_02-web.jpg" title="2012-911-coupe_02-web" width="300" /></a>e
mission is to make sure kids 5 and under get a healthy start in life.
Raffle tickets are just $5 each or 5 for $20. With a retail value of
$750, this is sure to be a hot ticket item! Tickets are available now at
Carrera Motors on Third Street and at <a href="http://www.northwestcrossing.com/www.thegarnergroup.com" target="_blank">The Garner Group</a>
located in NorthWest Crossing. Tickets will also be available to
purchase by the Carrera car display at Hullabaloo. The lucky winner will
be drawn on the Mainstage before 3 Leg Torso’s performance at 7pm.
Winner need not be present to win.<br />
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Get it in gear and get here!</h1>
As a sustainable community, NorthWest Crossing would like to
encourage Hullabaloo-goers to consider alternative forms of
transportation. For neighbors who bike to the festivities, there will be
ample bike parking available next to Pisano’s Pizza; just be sure to
bring your own lock!<br />
The <a href="http://www.cascadeseasttransit.com/" target="_blank">Cascades East Transit</a> system offers bus service to NorthWest Crossing via the #3 route, which operates until the 6:00 hour.<br />
The <a href="http://www.greenenergytransport.com/" target="_blank">Green Energy Bus</a>
will also be offering FREE shuttle service, 4pm – 10pm to and from
downtown Bend. Pick-up/Drop off site is 900 Wall Street at the top and
bottom of every hour.<br />
We understand that sometimes, a vehicle is necessary. Parking is
available at Summit High School, as well as street parking. We ask that
you be considerate of our residents and their landscaping when parking
on the street, taking care not to block driveways.<br />
And when you shouldn’t drive home, <a href="http://www.soberdudes.com/index.html" target="_blank">Sober Dudes</a> will be on hand to drive you (and your vehicle) home safely! Look for them by the mainstage.<br />
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<a href="http://northwestcrossing.com/amenities_events/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/NWX_Hullabaloo_Event_Location_Map4.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-10380" height="584" src="http://northwestcrossing.com/amenities_events/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/NWX_Hullabaloo_Event_Location_Map4-1024x1024.jpg" title="NWX_Hullabaloo_Event_Location_Map4" width="584" /></a>Hullabaloo goes green…</h1>
<a href="http://northwestcrossing.com/amenities_events/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/C3_ZeroLogo2.jpg"><img alt="" class="size-thumbnail wp-image-10381 alignleft" height="150" src="http://northwestcrossing.com/amenities_events/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/C3_ZeroLogo2-150x150.jpg" title="C3_ZeroLogo[2]" width="150" /></a><a href="http://www.northwestcrossing.com/www.c3events.com" target="_blank">C3 Events</a>
and NorthWest Crossing are excited to launch our “Towards Zero Waste”
campaign, as we work with local partners to make a huge impact on our
community in terms of preservation. Come visit our “Toward Zero Waste”
stations throughout the event grounds to dispose of your recycling and
compost, and chat with our wonderful volunteers in green about the
campaign.<br />
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(Found on the NW Crossing Event's website!)<br />
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Victoria J. Smith<br />
Loves to Work & Play in Bend, Oregon<br />
<a href="http://www.alpenglowvacationrentals.com/" target="_blank">www.AlpenglowVacationRentals.com </a>Alpenglow Vacation Rentals of Bend, Oregonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15718764866527191610noreply@blogger.com2Bend, OR, USA44.0581728 -121.315309644.0125288 -121.3942736 44.103816800000004 -121.2363456tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481199170690569619.post-21035416494121960582012-06-21T14:01:00.000-07:002012-06-21T14:01:24.084-07:00June Festivities!So much is happening this weekend! We have the <a href="http://www.thebiteofbend.com/" target="_blank">Bite of Bend</a> and the <a href="http://4peaksmusic.com/" target="_blank">4 Peaks Music Festival</a>.<br />
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I will give you the rundown on both!<br />
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Bite of Bend - June 23rd - 24th.<br />
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THE STERLING BANK BITE OF BEND PRESENTED BY AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE</h1>
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The Sterling Bank Bite of Bend presented by American Family Insurance is Central Oregon’s largest, most exciting and fastest-growing charity event and festival. This event is <strong style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">free to the public</strong> and includes activities for the whole family such as the live Top Chef competition, performance stage, beer garden, fine food and wine, the 3rd Annual Beer Run, as well as a children’s area; not to mention the many local food booths.</div>
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The Sterling Bank Bite of Bend presented by American Family Insurance celebrates our local culture and highlights the foods of our region, including Oregon Wines and Liquors.</div>
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Join us for The Bite of Bend this summer and celebrate the fabulous foods of Oregon!</div>
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There is also a 5k Beer Run, if you <b>Pre-register </b>before June 22nd it's $20 dollars and you get a Beer Run Growler! You can register <b><a href="http://bendticket.com/events/event/bite-of-bend-beer-run/" target="_blank">here </a></b></div>
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The race starts at noon on Sunday!</div>
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It wouldn't be a Bend Summer Event without free Music! Check out some of the bands playing this weekend!</div>
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<strong style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">3:30pm <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cBnS8SRUcY" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #023565; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Harley Bourbon</a></strong></div>
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<strong style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">5:00 pm <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kD823Gm9es" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #023565; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Stairway Denied: Tribute to Led Zeppelin</a></strong></div>
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<img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-916" height="199" src="http://www.thebiteofbend.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/autonomics-300x199.jpg" style="background-image: none; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" title="autonomics" width="300" /></div>
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<strong style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">6:30pm <a href="http://www.theautonomics.com/" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #023565; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The Autonomics</a></strong></div>
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<strong style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">11:00am <a href="http://www.allanbyer.com/" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #023565; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Allen Byer</a></strong></div>
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<strong style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">12:30pm <a href="http://www.reverbnation.com/franchottone" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #023565; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Franchot Tone</a></strong></div>
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<img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-920" height="200" src="http://www.thebiteofbend.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/truiramadan-300x200.jpg" style="background-image: none; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" title="truiramadan" width="300" /></div>
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<strong style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2:00pm <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tri%C3%BAr-Amad%C3%A1n/182960001797661" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #023565; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">TRIUR AMADAN</a></strong></div>
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<strong style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">5:00pm <a href="http://www.polyrhythmics.com/home.cfm" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #023565; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The Polyrythmics</a></strong></div>
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Another Bend Event happening is the <a href="http://4peaksmusic.com/" target="_blank">4 Peaks Music Festival</a></div>
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Although, you can no longer buy tickets unless you know someone, you <b>CAN </b>still buy tickets for a Live Stream for $15.</div>
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You can buy the live stream <b><a href="http://stumptownbliss.net/index.php/your-profile/pluginclass?plugin=cbpaidsubscriptions&do=accessdenied&accesstype=contentdisplay&accessvalue=86&accessurl=SXRlbWlkPTg2Jm9wdGlvbj1jb21fY29udGVudCZ2aWV3PWFydGljbGUmaWQ9ODY%3D" target="_blank">HERE</a></b></div>
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I, personally, can't wait to enjoy these fun events in a place that I call home!</div>
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Thanks and see you out there!</div>
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Victoria J. Smith<br />
<a href="http://www.alpenglowvacationrentals.com/" target="_blank">Alpenglow Vacation Rentals, LLC</a><br />
Bend, Oregon<br />
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Look out Boulder, CO, here we come!<br />
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Yes, we have once again gained recognition for our sunny blue skies, excellent dry weather and great climbs for bicycle enthusiasts according to <a href="http://www.bikeradar.com/" target="_blank">Bike Radar</a>. Pack up your bikes, bring your gear, book a first guided ride on Bend's pristine trails with <a href="http://www.cogwild.com/" target="_blank">Cog Wild</a> and round out the day sipping beer at the <a href="http://www.deschutesbrewery.com/" target="_blank">Deschutes Brewery</a> or one of several breweries that Bend is fondly known for and relax in one of our <a href="http://www.alpenglowvacationrentals.com/vacation-rentals-homes.asp" target="_blank">vacation rentals</a>!<br />
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It’s time to fire up the family wagon, tie down the bikes
and hit the road for a cycling vacation. But where to go? <a href="http://www.bikeradar.com/"><i>BikeRadar</i></a> conducted an
informal survey of pro and amateur riders from various regions of the US to pick 10 of America’s best cycling destinations. </div>
<b>MARIN COUNTY, CALIFORNIA</b><br />
Marin is hardly a secret in the cycling world, and you’ve
undoubtedly heard a buddy’s gushing account of the redwood-lined roads
and trails that crisscross Mount Tamalpais, Muir
Woods National
Monument and the Marin Headlands. Guess what? Your buddy is spot on,
as Marin County offers up a never-ending supply of sublime
loops and out-and-backs, just a short spin across the Golden
Gate Bridge from San Francisco.<br />
From Mill Valley,
the 2,600ft climb up Mt Tamalpais rewards riders with a twisting descent to Stinson Beach and Highway 1. The Bolinas Ridge
trail from Olena to Fairfax
takes off-road riders along tracks that helped give birth to the original
mountain bike. And if you’re looking for a serious challenge? Start in San Rafael and tackle the <a href="http://www.marincyclists.com/marincentury.com">Mount Tam Century’s</a> 100-mile lollypop course. <br />
<b>What it offers</b><br />
– The challenging but beautiful Mount Tamalpais climb.<br />
– Highway 1’s route through Stinson
Beach and Tomales Bay.<br />
– Classic mountain bike trails in Fairfax and
Bolinas.<br />
<b>Why it’s the
best</b><br />
Some of the country’s most scenic rides, just a short spin
from San Francisco.<br />
<b>How to get
there</b><br />
Fly to San Francisco International Airport and drive north on Highway 101, across the Golden
Gate Bridge.<br />
<b>Best bike
shops</b><br />
<a href="http://fairfaxcyclery.com/">Fairfax
Cyclery</a>, 2020
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Fairfax, (415) 721-7644<br />
<a href="http://bicisportusa.com/">Bici Sport</a>, 143
Kentucky Street, Petaluma, (707)
775-4676<br />
<a href="http://www.tambikes.com/">Tam Bikes</a>, 357 Miller Ave, Mill Valley, (415) 389-1900<br />
<b>ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA</b><br />
The south-east’s most revered cycling town, Asheville is home to a
plethora of long, hilly road loops through the Blue Ridge mountains, as
well as challenging mountain biking in nearby Pisgah National Forest.<br />
“We have no flats anywhere – you’re always climbing or descending,”
said Mike Smith, a lifelong Asheville resident and employee at <a href="http://libertybikes.com/">Liberty Bicycles</a>.
The highest point east of the Mississippi, Mt Mitchell, is a 35-mile
ride away on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Asheville offers a wide range of
dining and hospitality opportunities, too, but we recommend grabbing a
cold one at the <a href="http://wedgebrewing.com/Wedge_Brewing/Welcome/Welcome.html">Wedge Brewing Company</a>.<br />
<b>What it offers</b><br />
– Highest climb east of the Mississippi.<br />
– Challenging mountain bike trails in Pisgah National Forest.<br />
– The endless, wide roads of the Blue Ridge Parkway.<br />
<b>Why it’s the best</b><br />
For a combination of road and mountain biking, no place east of the Mississippi comes close.<br />
<b>How to get there</b><br />
Asheville has its own regional airport, or a two-hour drive east of Charlotte will get you to where you need to be.<br />
<b>Best bike shops</b><br />
<a href="http://www.biowheels.com/">BioWheels</a>, 76 Biltmore Avenue, (828) 232-0300<br />
<a href="http://www.libertybikes.com/">Liberty Bicycles</a>, 1378 Hendersonville Road, (828) 274-2453<br />
<a href="http://www.pro-bikes.com/">Pro Bikes</a>, 610 Haywood Road, Suite B, (828) 253-2800<br />
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<i>Ride around Asheville and you should expect nothing but climbs and descents</i><br />
<b>TUCSON, ARIZONA</b><br />
We don’t recommend Tucson
in the summer, but the city is one of the country’s best cycling destinations from
December through to March, when conditions are usually a steady 70 degrees and sunny. The
winding Catalina Highway
climb up the 9,100ft Mount
Lemmon is one of the south-west’s
most famous climbs.<br />
Sandy mountain bike trail networks crisscross the nearby
Rincon, Santa Rita, Catalina and Tucson
mountain ranges. You’re bound to see a smattering of pro riders on the
Saturday
Shootout group ride, which meets at the Starbucks at University Blvd,
just west of the University of Arizona campus. Watch out, though – the
Shootout
reaches top speed as soon as riders clear the city limit. <br />
<b>What it
offers</b><br />
– Winter riding taking in some stunning roads and climbs. <br />
– The Willow Springs, Starr Pass and Robles mountain bike trail networks, plus the La Milagrosa and Chiva
Falls trails in the Rincon mountains.
<br />
<b>Why it’s the
best</b><br />
When the rest of the country is buried by snow and rain, Tucson is high and dry. <br />
<b>How to get
there</b><br />
Flights into Tucson International Airport are regular. Otherwise, it<b>’</b>s an eight-hour drive east of Los Angeles or a two-hour drive south of
Phoenix.<br />
<b>Best bike shops</b><br />
<a href="http://sabinocycles.com/">Sabino Cycles</a>, 7045 E Tanque Verde Road, (520) 885-3666<br />
<a href="http://fairwheelbikes.com/">Fairwheel Bikes</a>, 1110 East 6th Street, (520) 884-9018<br />
<a href="http://www.ordinarybikeshop.com/">Ordinary Bike Shop</a>, 311 East 7th Street, (520) 622-6488<br />
<b>AUSTIN, TEXAS</b><br />
Texas’s capital is heaven for group rides. Each day, between five and
20 organized road outings leave from various meeting spots around the
city. Some, such as the <a href="http://www.lansingpugh.com/austinroadkill/index.html">Sunday RoadKill</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/199515570061345/">Wednesday Hump Day Nooner</a>, are conversation paced socials. Others, such as <a href="http://www.austintricyclist.com/">Saturday’s Tri-Cyclist</a>, are traditional, fast-paced rides. The online calendar at <a href="http://austinontwowheels.org/">Austin on Two Wheels</a> is a helpful guide to the various events.<br />
The riding around Austin ranges from flat and fast to hilly, with
challenging climbs in the Balcones Canyonlands wildlife refuge
north-west of town.<br />
<b>What it offers</b><br />
– Year-round road riding.<br />
– Group rides every day of the week.<br />
– Flat and hilly terrain.<br />
<b>Why it’s the best</b><br />
If Austin is good enough for Lance Armstrong to train in, chances are it’s good enough for you.<br />
<b>How to get there</b><br />
Flights run daily to and from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.<br />
<b>Best bike shops</b><br />
<a href="http://www.mellowjohnnys.com/">Mellow Johnny’s</a>, 400 Nueces Street, (512) 473-0222<br />
<a href="http://austintricyclist.com/">Austin Tri-Cyclist</a>, 923 Barton Springs Road, (512) 494-9252<br />
<a href="http://bicyclesportshop.com/">Bicycle Sport Shop</a>, 517 South Lamar Boulevard, (512) 477-3472<br />
<b>DURANGO, COLORADO</b><br />
There’s a reason the world’s best mountain bike racers
favoured Durango
during the sport’s Nineties heyday. The extensive trail networks that
crisscross the surrounding San Juan mountains
start downtown. “It’s the only non-ski resort town I’ve been to where the
trails are accessible right from town,” said pro mountain biker Todd Wells, who lives in Durango.<br />
The 500-mile Colorado Trail connects Durango with Denver, and provides numerous alpine loops through pine forests. The Overend
Mountain Park trails (yes, it’s named after local mountain bike hero Ned Overend) also start in
town. And the Hermosa Creek, Kennebec Pass
and Cascade Creek networks provide longer loops for more skilled and adventurous
riders.<br />
The town also has worthy road riding, including the 55-mile trek
across the Coal Bank and Molas passes to Silverton. And when you’ve hung up the
bike for the day, head to <a href="http://www.durangosummit.com/">The Summit</a> for a pint and burger.<br />
<b>What it
offers</b><br />
– Mountain bike trails for all levels of
riders, starting downtown.<br />
– Road climbs of more than 12,000ft passes on
the historic route to Silverton.<br />
– An easy base for those who want to explore the Colorado Trail.<br />
<b>Why it’s the
best</b><br />
Ned Overend, John Tomac, Missy Giove and many other greats of
American mountain biking cut their teeth on Durango’s trails. <br />
<b>How to get
there </b><br />
Durango
has a regional airport (Durango-La Plata County) with regular flights from Denver.<br />
<b>Best bike
shops</b><br />
<a href="http://sanjuancycles.com/">San Juan
Cycles</a>, 48
County Rd 250, (970) 259-6014<br />
<a href="http://mountainbikespecialists.com/">Mountain Bike Specialists</a>, 949 Main Ave, (970) 247-4066<br />
<a href="http://durangocyclery.com/">Durango
Cyclery</a>, 43 East 13th Street, (970) 247-0747<br />
<b>PEAK TO PEAK HIGHWAY, COLORADO</b><br />
Colorado’s
oldest official scenic byway, the 65-mile Peak to Peak Highway made our list
because of the numerous road and mountain bike routes that spring from its
pavement, as well as its soaring views of the Front Range.<br />
Starting at Estes Park, the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, the route
winds south on Highway 7 beneath the 14,259ft Longs Peak and on to Black Hawk. It undulates between 7,500 and 10,000ft along
the route. There are numerous bailout options along the route, with Golden Gate,
Coal Creek, Boulder, Left Hand, Jamestown and South St Vrain canyons leading
down to the flats.<br />
Want a challenge? From Black Hawk, ride over to Idaho Springs
and tackle the 23-mile climb up 14,265ft Mt Evans.
<br />
<b>What it
offers</b><br />
– 65 miles of long climbs and
fast descents at the foot of Colorado’s Front Range.<br />
– Golden Gate, Coal Creek, Boulder, Left Hand, Jamestown and St Vrain canyon descents.<br />
–
Mountain biking at the Eldora ski resort, just outside Nederland.<br />
<b>Why it’s the
best</b><br />
Lung-busting altitude just a short drive from
Denver and Boulder.<br />
<b>How to get
there</b><br />
Get to Denver, then drive for about an hour and a half, heading for Estes Park.<br />
<b>Best bike
shops</b><br />
<a href="http://www.estesparkmountainshop.com/">Estes Park Mountain
Shop</a>, 2050 Big Thompson Avenue, (970) 586-6548<br />
Happy Trails Bicycle
Shop, 98
Highway 119 SNederland,(303) 258-3435<br />
<b>BEND, OREGON</b><br />
Forget about Oregon’s rainy
reputation – Bend is kept high and dry on the Cascade range’s soaring
volcanoes, which also supply
numerous road climbs and mountain biking trails. Many cyclists liken
Bend’s high, arid climate to that of Boulder, only without the
competitive crowds
of bike racers and triathletes.<br />
Looking for a road ride? Check out the route
for the <a href="http://www.cascade-classic.org/index.htm">Cascade Cycling Classic</a>, the longest-running elite stage race in the US. And if you’re a mountain biker, the trails from Mount Bachelor
to Bend provide 45 miles of challenging singletrack.<br />
Don’t
feel like exploring on your own? Contact the folks at <a href="http://cogwild.com/">Cog Wild</a>,
who provide guided tours and shuttle runs to the best trails in the
region. Of course, no ride is complete without a stop at one of Bend’s
many breweries. We recommend <a href="http://www.deschutesbrewery.com/age">Deschutes</a> or the <a href="http://www.bendbrewingco.com/">Bend Brewing Company</a>.<br />
<b>What it
offers</b><br />
– Extensive opportunities for mountain, road and cyclocross fans.<br />
– Year-round riding in a high but dry climate.<br />
– Long climbs. <br />
<b>Why it’s the
best</b><br />
Just like Boulder,
only without the crowds. <br />
<b>How to get
there</b><br />
If you can get to Portland International Airport it’s a three-and-a-half hour drive on Highway 97.
<br />
<b>Bike shops</b><br />
<a href="http://www.sagebrushcycles.net/">Sagebrush Cycles</a>, 35 SW Century Drive, (541) 389-4224<br />
<a href="http://hutchsbicyclestest.com/?page_id=471">Hutch's Bicycles</a> (541) 382-6248<br />
<img alt="Riders in front of the cascade range, just outside bend, oregon: " height="453" src="http://cdn.mos.bikeradar.com/images/news/2012/06/18/1340198123738-102yckxqtkev8-670-70.jpg" width="670" /><br />
<i>The Cascade range</i><i>’s snowy peaks make a striking background in Bend, Oregon</i><br />
<b>LEHIGH VALLEY, PENNSYLVANIA</b><br />
One of the north-east’s unofficial cycling capitals, the Lehigh Valley
region of Allentown and Bethlehem
offers an easy cycling getaway for riders from New York and Philadelphia.
The region is dotted with challenging hills and covered in a network of
small farming roads, many of which are used by the area’s Amish residents.<br />
The Delaware river valley provides challenging terrain,
especially around the towns of Jim Thorpe and Palmerton. The
Lehigh <a href="http://www.thevelodrome.com/">velodrome</a> has been holding
regular track races since 1975, and is the reason a smattering of pro
roadies and track cyclists still live and train in the area. And the <a href="http://www.lehighwheelmen.org/">Lehigh Wheelmen
Association</a>, which has been around since 1951, organizes group rides and races each week. <br />
<b>What it
offers</b><br />
– Hilly riding on empty farm roads.<br />
– Trexlertown’s Lehigh velodrome.<br />
– Regular group rides and a robust cycling
infrastructure.<br />
<b>Why it’s the
best</b><br />
Only an hour-and-a-half west of New York City and two hours north of Philly,
it’s well within reach for a weekend getaway. <br />
<b>How to get
there</b><br />
From New York, head west
on Interstate 78 for 90 miles. From Philadelphia
drive north on I-76 to I-476 for 75 miles. <br />
<b>Best bike
shops</b><br />
<a href="http://genesisbicycles.com/">Genesis Bicycles</a>, 126 Bushkill St, Easton, (610) 253-1140<br />
<a href="http://bikeline.com/">Bike Line</a>, 1728 West
Tilghman Street, Allentown, (610) 437-6100<br />
<a href="http://www.cuttersbikeshop.com/">Cutters Bike Shop</a>, 418 East 3rd
St, Bethlehem, (610)
419-4027<br />
<b>BURLINGTON, VERMONT</b><br />
Burlington is
up there, about 35 miles shy of the Canadian border, but the mountainous
terrain and seclusion make it a paradise for cycling (once the snow has
melted). The riding is punctuated by steep, short passes such as the App, Lincoln and Middlebury
gaps. We recommend tackling the Smuggler’s Notch climb on Highway 108, which is
part of a larger loop to Stowe ski area and back.<br />
For off-road riding, check
out the local Catamount ski area, which is the gateway to several great trail networks. Catamount also has a weekly Wednesday
night mountain bike racing series. Pro cyclist Lea Davison, who grew up in
nearby Jericho,
recommends the resort as a ride-in, ride-out option. “It’s the idyllic Vermont bed and
breakfast option, with trails right out the door, road loops and swimming holes
close by.”<br />
<b>What it
offers</b><br />
– Pristine mountain climbs and
off-the-beaten-track remoteness.<br />
– Rooty, rocky, East Coast-style mountain
biking.<br />
– Flatter roads along Lake
Champlain.<br />
<b>Why it’s the
best</b><br />
You’ll be the only one on the road.<br />
<b>How to get
there</b><br />
Get a flight to Burlington
International Airport, or head north from Boston
on I-93 and I-89 (about four hours).<br />
<b>Best bike
shops</b><br />
<a href="http://www.localmotion.org/">Local Motion</a>, 1 Steele St 103, (802)
861-2700<br />
<a href="http://earlsbikes.com/">Earl’s Cyclery & Fitness</a>, 2500 Williston Road, South Burlington, (802) 864-9197<br />
<a href="http://cycleloft.com/">Cycle Loft</a>, 28 Cambridge St, Burlington, (781) 272-0870<br />
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<i>The edge of Lake Champlain provides a natural route in Burlington, Vermont</i><br />
<b>LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY</b><br />
You don’t need to race horses to appreciate the derby city. Louisville
sits at the southern edge of the Ohio Valley, possibly the best region for rural road
riding in the mid-west.<br />
But we’re most excited
about Louisville
as a cycling destination because the city will host the 2013 UCI Cyclocross
World Championships from 29 January to 3 February. You don’t have to be a hardcore
fan to appreciate <a href="http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/cyclo-cross">cyclo-cross</a>, which provides some of the most
spectator-friendly and exciting action in pro bike racing. Check it out. <br />
<b>What it
offers</b><br />
– UCI cyclo-cross for 2013.<br />
– Year-round riding on challenging terrain.<br />
– A variety of group rides hosted by the <a href="http://www.louisvillebicycleclub.org/">Louisville Bicycle Club</a>.<br />
<b>Why it’s the
best</b><br />
The cyclo-cross worlds don’t come around every day.<br />
<b>How to get
there</b><br />
Louisville
has its own international airport, with regular flights from many major cities.<br />
<b>Best bike
shops</b><br />
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Nathan Borchelt of the Away Network Enjoys Bend Oregon<br />
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Bend Oregon enjoyed a visit from Nathan Borchelt of <a href="http://www.gorp.com/" target="_blank">Gorp.Com</a> and the <a href="http://blogs.away.com/" target="_blank">Away Network</a> this past spring. While most of the country turned up empty for snow, Bend had its fair amount and more is believed in the upcoming seasons ahead. The thought of having Nathan return floats in our heads, but for now, this what he had to say about his Bend experience:<br />
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<span style="color: #888888; font-size: 8pt;"><i>The back porch of Mount Bachelor in November 2011… and the snow kept on coming (Mount Bachelor Resort)</i></span><br />
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The only evidence of winter we saw in our Washington, D.C., HQ this
season was exactly three snow flurries (and one of those happened in
October!). Otherwise, the winter of 2011-2012 has been more a prolonged
foreplay into spring, and much of the country has witnessed the same,
sad fate.<br />
Except for places like <b><a href="http://away.com/attractions/travel-ad-cid8606-bend-attid275766-mount-bachelor-attraction.html" target="_self">Mount Bachelor</a></b>.<br />
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While many of the country's ski resorts were quietly plotting ways to
truck in snow (like Whistler/Blackcomb did for the 2010 Winter
Olympics), this resort outside of Bend, Oregon, has seen near-steady
snowfall throughout the season--so much so that the mountain now boasts a
seasonal total of 447 inches...and counting, with three inches falling
within the last 24 hours, and a 15-foot-deep base.<br />
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And, like moths to a flame, the skiers and riders are on their way.
Legions of national and international alpine, freestyle, and Nordic
teams will be leaving their snow-starved homes to train at Bachelor this
May. Likewise, recreational skiers and 'boarders have found some
much-needed solace in Bachelor's good fortune. The resort, which will
stay open through Memorial Day weekend, is now offering its Spring
Season Pass for $159 (adult), giving you daily access to the slopes
through April, and Thursday through Sunday in May. This is a steal,
especially when you consider that one daily adult lift ticket goes for
$73.<br />
<br />
The mountain also hosts a wide variety of special events, including the Spring Concert Series, sponsored by the seminal <b><a href="http://www.deschutesbrewery.com/age" target="_blank">Deschutes Brewery</a></b>.
Pair that with the wide array of non-skiing activities throughout the
Bend region (including hiking, mountain biking, and rock climbing at
Smith Rock State Park), and spring just got a whole lot more
interesting.<br />
<br />
Oh, and last year Bachelor boasted enough snow to re-open for
skiing...on July 4. So if you can't get there before Memorial Day, start
planning a multisport vacation to really celebrate our country's
independence.<br />
<br />
<i>For one-of-a-kind lodging in Bend and the surrounding area, we highly recommend <a href="http://www.alpenglowvacationrentals.com/" target="_blank">Alpenglow Vacation Rentals</a>.
Its cache of luxury rental houses are a welcome change from the hotel
scene and offer full kitchens, hot tubs, and ideal proximity to Bend.
Owner Victoria Smith, an avid outdoorswoman, can also help arrange a
veritable smorgasbord of activities throughout the region, from skiing
and riding to fishing, climbing, hiking, mountain biking, and kayaking
(to name a few).</i><br />
<br />
Bend awaits Nathan's return, and until then we wish him Happy Trails!<br />
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Living and playing in Bend, OR,<br />
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Victoria J. Smith<br />
Alpenglow Vacation Rentals <br />
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<b>Bike Love at the Sea Otter Classic, 2012 with Cog Wild</b></h2>
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Attending the <a href="http://www.seaotterclassic.com/">Sea Otter Classic</a> for the first time was an adventure that is highly recommended. Having just had a knee surgery to repair a couple of meniscus tears in late February, I was excited to go on my first mountain bike ride post knee surgery successfully, although it was a short one. Cog Wild was gracious enough to include Alpenglow Vacation Rentals in their annual camping/biking/marketing trip this year, which proved to be a great success.<br />
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Camping at the Laguna Seca Racetrack in Northern California was more like what our group affectionately referred to as "glamping". What is glamping you ask? Hot shower trailer, running water with several flushing toilets complete with a mirror in close proximity and regular trash pick up, sans campfires to my surprise! So many good people camping on "king of the hill" knoll, complete with a long favored tree which was a premium spot, complete with views of California rolling hills everywhere as far as the eye could see and the Monterey Bay. For several years, <a href="http://cogwild.com/">Cog Wild</a> has reclaimed their spot annually on an envied knoll and with neighbors such as <a href="http://webcyclery.com/">Webcyclery</a> of <a href="http://www.ci.bend.or.us/">Bend, Oregon</a>, <a href="http://www.ellsworthbikes.com/">Ellsworth Handcrafted Bicycles</a> with their custom bus, equipped with white leather sofas, WiFi, flat screen television, sound and light system and a host of other amenities, the atmosphere of celebration and anticipation was in the air.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">L to R: Woody Starr, Lev Stryker, Russ Risdon & Sara Connelly of Cog Wild & Coveted Banner </td></tr>
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The most interesting part of this whole trip was the cultic-like following that our own beloved Cog Wild has at this event. With many new and old visitors to our booth arriving all day, everyday and even sometimes more than once: one couple that has shown their Cog love and dedication annually by showing up to the event daily, donning their favorite Cog Wild shirts of their choice to say hello, give big smiles and great conversation. Past patrons reveled in dropping by to share and reminisce about the "time when we visited Bend and went on this cool ride with you guys!" was a constant theme of the weekend. One morning, we showed up to the booth find that one of Cog's oldest banners had been stolen. I couldn't tell whether they were more bummed about the stolen "artifact" or chagrin and smirk at the thought that of the whole weekend, this was the ONLY theft that occurred at the entire event. We had all hoped to someday either see it show up as recycled hand bags someday or hanging proudly on some bro-brah's wall in their man cave.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2nd From Left, Angela Mart of Webcyclery, Bend Oregon</td></tr>
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Bend came with its own local bragging rights when Webcyclery's Angela Mart took the second place podium finish in Category II Women's 40-49 Cross Country Mountain Bike Race completed with a painful elbow injury resulting in 5 stitches. Way to go Angela!<br />
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Also, a blind beer tasting event occurred at the party hosted by <a href="http://mtbr.com/">mtbr.com</a> between Bend's <a href="http://www.boneyardbeer.com/boneyardbeer/Boneyard_Beer.html">Boneyard Beer</a>'s RPM IPA and Russian River's Pliney The Elder. Of course, the smooth tasting Boneyard Beer was the victor in this long awaited taste challenge! <br />
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With the event being filled to the hilt with bike racers competing in almost every aspect of bike racing events and categories, and every type of bike item to be shown, bragged about and sold to bike lovers everywhere, this is an event not to be missed.<br />
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Departing the event with a smile on my face, great memories and anticipating my future mountain bike rides pumping the pedals on the trails back at home in my new socks with a new appreciation for "Bike Love"!<br />
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<br />Alpenglow Vacation Rentals of Bend, Oregonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15718764866527191610noreply@blogger.com0Bend, OR, USA44.0581728 -121.315309644.0125288 -121.3942736 44.103816800000004 -121.2363456tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481199170690569619.post-52682189116754246502012-05-09T10:50:00.001-07:002012-05-10T18:27:12.027-07:00Smith Rock Spring ThingAs a climber, <a href="http://www.smithrock.com/" target="_blank">Smith Rock</a> State Park has been home to me (Vanessa) for little over a year now. In the last 2 or 3 years of my climbing interest, I have met an abundant amount of people that will forever be in my heart. Everyone knows everyone in this community, everyone has the same struggles no matter what experience level they are at and comes together when they are needed.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful Smith Rock State Park</td></tr>
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Needless to say, the 20th Annual Smith Rock Spring Thing went off with a hit! With a $4,000 grant from the American Alpine Coalition, the volunteers and the Smith Rock Group organization were able to put up new stairs to make access easier to the climbing areas. 180+ volunteers helped out this weekend and finished a ton of projects. All of these projects help keep Smith Rock a beautiful destination for climbers, hikers, and mountain bikers alike. It was great to see how many people wanted to help!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grant Ortman and Ethan Holt lifting a heavy rock to help a wall settle in.</td></tr>
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The Volunteer party afterwards was a ton of fun as well! There was yoga, slacklining, tons of food, prizes and great company. I can honestly say that I am looking forward to next year and to see all the projects that will come of it.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Myself discussing with Walker (BEA climbing team kid) the importance of community service.</td></tr>
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Both Victoria and I are very excited to be apart of an awesome community!<br />
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Here is some information about the <b>Salmon Run</b> that was found on the <a href="http://www.theoldmill.com/" target="_blank">Old Mill's</a> event website.<br />
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Join us for the 24th annual Salmon Run in Riverbend Park on Saturday, May 5. <br />
Enjoy a fun and festive post-race party with a variety
of booths, beer and snacks. Hot chocolate and coffee will keep you
warm during the awards ceremony and while you cheer on the kids in the
Little Fry run. Come out and show your support for the Environmental Center!<br />
Both the 5K and 10K run/walk are brand new for 2012. The courses will
be single-loop, starting and ending at Riverbend Park.<br />
Little Fry Run (10 and under)
The Little Fry Run is for kids ages 10 and under and will consist of
three age-appropriate distances. The Little Fry Run is also part of our
brand new Kids Rock the Races program, a passport program that allows kids to collect stamps and earn prizes
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Visit <a href="http://runsalmonrun.com/" target="_blank">Salmon Run</a> for more information and to register for the event.<br />
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So if you love to run be sure to check this race out!<br />
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<b> Or</b>, if you feel like doing a good deed, participating in the 20th Annual Smith Rock Spring Thing would be a good idea.<br />
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The <b>Smith Rock Spring Thing</b> is an annual clean-up event that helps keep Smith Rock a beautiful place for all. <br />
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Volunteer efforts takes place from 8 am-2 pm at <a href="http://www.smithrock.com/" target="_blank">Smith Rock</a>, in which those who participate will pick the projects that they would like to assist on. These range from picking up trash to helping build new stairs on Misery Ridge. <br />
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A volunteer appreciation dinner is held from 3:00-10:00 pm, which consists of climbing sponsor booths, free yoga, dinner, a slideshow, and an auction/raffle! </span><br />
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<span id="FullDescription">Both Victoria and Vanessa will be out and about working at this event! </span><br />
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Bend Oregon: One of the 9 Fittest Towns in the Northwest</h1>
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I think someone could start a blog called BendLists.com and write
posts only about the various lists that Bend makes its way into on a
regular basis. This time, we’re in Sunset magazines list of the “9
fittest towns in the northwest.”<br />
Here’s what Sunset says about Bend:<br />
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What’s not to love about a high-desert town with about
300 days a year of sunshine and trails that start conveniently in the
center? Rent a mountain bike from <b>Sunnyside Sports </b>(<a href="http://sunnysidesports.com/" target="_blank"><i>sunnysidesports.com</i></a>) and head to <b>Phil’s Trail,</b> on
the west edge of town, where the network of paths runs the gamut of
difficulty and passes through ponderosa pine forests. Or hike or run
through downtown and Drake Park on the <b>Deschutes River Trail. Smith Rock State Park</b>, north of town, has sheer basalt walls and welded tuff cliffs that make it a magnet for rock climbers.<br />
<b>Where the athletes eat:</b> Get your morning brew at <b>Backporch Coffee Roasters </b><i>(541/617-3984). </i><b>Jackson’s Corner </b><i>($; 541/647-2198)</i> has
wood-fired pizzas, sandwiches, and, on Thursday nights, killer burgers
with seasonal ingredients like local morel mushrooms.</blockquote>
The full list is below, with the story <a href="http://www.sunset.com/travel/outdoor-adventure/healthy-cities-00418000074834/">here</a>:<br />
1) San Diego, CA<br />
2) Long Beach, CA<br />
3) Boulder, CO<br />
4) Boise, ID<br />
5) Bend, OR<br />
6) Flagstaff, AZ<br />
7) Seattle, WA<br />
<img alt="8)" class="wp-smiley" src="http://whatthebend.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_cool.gif" /> Colorado Springs, CO<br />
9) San Francisco<br />
This reminds me of the great spot by BendBroadband – focusing on why many people choose to live here:<br />
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Every time I think <a href="http://www.ci.bend.or.us/">Bend Oregon</a> can't serve up a better day, I'm proven wrong on a day like today. Clear blue skies, 51 degree temps in the beginning of December and the week of the <a href="http://www.usgpcyclocross.com/index.php">Grand Prix Cyclocross </a>races.<br />
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The time of year and the trails are perfect for <a href="http://www.alpenglowvacationrentals.com/vacation-rental-home.asp?PageDataID=45485">mountain biking</a> and running your dogs all throughout our pristine trail system off of <a href="http://cotamtb.com/trails/phils-trail-complex/">Phil's Trail Head</a> on the lower trails. Today was special for my youngest dog, Dione, a muscular mix breed who turned two years old today. We usually go out to BLM area to get out into open spaces, but today I decided to test him out on the open trails running along side, or rather way out in front of my mountain biking. Donning a yellow cowbell I picked up from the last cyclocross races that were in <a href="http://www.alpenglowvacationrentals.com/vacation-rentals-homes.asp">Bend Oregon</a> and a bark collar, we couldn't wait to hit the trails. Talk about a kid in a candy shop with ants in his pants! His curiosity of the new sights and smells were beckoning him into the forest.<br />
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Off we went, with virtually almost the whole place to ourselves, perfect <a href="http://www.cogwild.com/">mountain biking</a> trail conditions and sunny weather. Winding through the trees, he kept looking back at me like I am holding HIM back. With rarely another rider on the trails, the cowbell attached to his collar seemed to be a perfect way to let critters and fellow riders know he was coming. Always greeted with a smile and appreciation for the cowbell, we rode into what felt like the sunset. This time, we kept to Ben's trail and cut over to KGB, Kent's and then down Phil's. Both feeling quite satisfied at the end of adventure, I drove home with him in the back of the dog mobile with his tail wagging.<br />
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Since moving to Bend many years ago, I have always known that dogs are happy here. I think if Dione could comment, he would have to agree especially after a day like today, it just doesn't get much better.<br />
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Next time you are thinking of visiting <a href="http://www.alpenglowvacationrentals.com/vacation-rental-home.asp?PageDataID=38748">Bend, Oregon</a>, bring your dog and stay in one of <a href="http://www.alpenglowvacationrentals.com/">Alpenglow Vacation Rentals</a>' <a href="http://www.alpenglowvacationrentals.com/vacation-rental-home.asp?PageDataID=46548">pet friendly homes</a>. We offer several <a href="http://www.alpenglowvacationrentals.com/vacation-rental-home.asp?PageDataID=51077">vacation houses</a> that will make your pet comfortable by your side while you are experiencing your next adventure in <a href="http://www.alpenglowvacationrentals.com/vacation-rental-home.asp?PageDataID=33598">Bend, Oregon</a>.<br />
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Happy Birthday Dione!<br />
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Alpenglow Vacation Rentals<br />
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<br />Alpenglow Vacation Rentals of Bend, Oregonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15718764866527191610noreply@blogger.com0Bend, OR, USA44.0581728 -121.315309644.0125288 -121.3942736 44.103816800000004 -121.2363456tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481199170690569619.post-60033141278219659932011-11-20T09:58:00.000-08:002011-11-20T10:08:21.367-08:00<style>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Snow is Falling in Bend, Oregon</b></span> </div>
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With the trails covered with snow and the incredible
mountain biking season of 2011 is perhaps behind us in Central Oregon, we all
agree how the trails were perfect and pristine thanks to <a href="http://cotamtb.com/">Central Oregon Trail Alliance</a> (C.O.T.A.) and its many volunteers. As we sigh, nod
our heads and swap stories with each other about how amazing the riding season has
been and those of us who participate in Winter sports look forward with great
anticipation to the snow dumping all over the peaks and valleys in the Cascades.</div>
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The kick off of the season started with one of Bend locals’
favorite fundraiser of last years’ escapades in the snow, our very own <a href="http://www.pinemountainsports.com/2011/09/28/powderhound-preview-nov-16/">PowderHound Preview</a> presented annually by Dan McGargigle, owner of <a href="http://www.pinemountainsports.com/"></a><a href="http://www.pinemountainsports.com/">Pine Mountain Sports</a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Approximately 400 attendees showed up
for the long anticipated Preview at the <a href="http://www.towertheatre.org/">Tower Theatre</a> last week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since the Winter of 2000, Powder Hounds
has been fund raising for C.O.T.A. and <a href="http://www.dcsarinc.org/">Deschutes County Search and Rescue</a>,
(S.A.R.s, to which a few of its members were missing in attendance due to a
rescue out at <a href="http://www.smithrock.com/webcam/index.html">Smith Rock State Park</a> that night), and this years’ raffle tickets
were sold for approximately $4,000 worth of “shwag” and raised $2,700 this year
for both of these volunteer organizations that ensure our safety while riding
our epic Central Oregon trails.</div>
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Film submissions ranged from slide shows to the
semi-professional with lots of laughter, friends and beer!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since its humble but cozy beginnings in
Pine Mountain Sports shop located on the West side of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bend,_Oregon">Bend, Oregon</a>, Powder
Hounds has been at the Tower Theatre located in downtown <a href="http://www.ci.bend.or.us/">Bend</a> since 2004.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since its inception and the locals
collaborative efforts, it has raised over $34,000. </div>
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Many of us who perform snow dances to the snow gods, it has worked!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://www.mtbachelor.com/winter/index.html">Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort</a>
is opening this Wednesday, November 23, 2011.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And to those of us who enjoy the adventure of back country
skiing, snowboarding and trekking, GAME ON NOW! </div>
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With the trails covered with snow and the incredible
mountain biking season of 2011 is perhaps behind us in Central Oregon, we all
agree how the trails were perfect and pristine thanks to <a href="http://cotamtb.com/">Central Oregon Trail Alliance</a> (C.O.T.A.) and its many volunteers. As we sigh, nod
our heads and swap stories with each other about how amazing the riding season has
been and those of us who participate in Winter sports look forward with great
anticipation to the snow dumping all over the peaks and valleys in the Cascades.</div>
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<br /></div>
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The kick off of the season started with one of Bend locals’
favorite fundraiser of last years’ escapades in the snow, our very own <a href="http://www.pinemountainsports.com/2011/09/28/powderhound-preview-nov-16/">PowderHound Preview</a> presented annually by Dan McGargigle, owner of <a href="http://www.pinemountainsports.com/"></a><a href="http://www.pinemountainsports.com/">Pine Mountain Sports</a> Approximately 400 attendees showed up
for the long anticipated Preview at the <a href="http://www.towertheatre.org/">Tower Theatre</a> last week. Since the Winter of 2000, Powder Hounds
has been fund raising for C.O.T.A. and <a href="http://www.dcsarinc.org/">Deschutes County Search and Rescue</a>,
(S.A.R.s, to which a few of its members were missing in attendance due to a
rescue out at <a href="http://www.smithrock.com/webcam/index.html">Smith Rock State Park</a> that night), and this years’ raffle tickets
were sold for approximately $4,000 worth of “shwag” and raised $2,700 this year
for both of these volunteer organizations that ensure our safety while riding
our epic Central Oregon trails.</div>
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Film submissions ranged from slide shows to the
semi-professional with lots of laughter, friends and beer! Since its humble but cozy beginnings in
Pine Mountain Sports shop located on the West side of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bend,_Oregon">Bend, Oregon</a>, Powder
Hounds has been at the Tower Theatre located in downtown <a href="http://www.ci.bend.or.us/">Bend</a> since 2004. Since its inception and the locals
collaborative efforts, it has raised over $34,000. </div>
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Many of us who perform snow dances to the snow gods, it has worked! <a href="http://www.mtbachelor.com/winter/index.html">Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort</a>
is opening this Wednesday, November 23, 2011. And to those of us who enjoy the adventure of back country
skiing, snowboarding and trekking, GAME ON NOW! </div>
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Written by Victoria J. Smith and plays, lives and works in
<a href="http://www.alpenglowvacationrentals.com/vacation-rentals-homes.asp">Bend, Oregon</a></div>
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Owner of <a href="http://www.alpenglowvacationrentals.com/">Alpenglow Vacation Rentals</a>, LLC</div>
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