Life in Bend, Oregon

Jan 3, 2015

by Dennis Yuroshek

Bend, Oregon, located in the upper left portion of the United States, sits at 3600' above the sea. The weather patterns here are not your normal rainy PNW conditions - Bend is considered high desert and is very dry during the summer months. With 300 days of sunshine you typically don't have to look at the weather channel, you just know its going to be perfect outside. Known for its beer, with 14 breweries in town there is 1 brewery for every 4500 people who live here. When you are not out drinking beer, floating on the Deschutes river, listening to music or doing something rad you can always go mountain biking. With hundreds of trails within a few miles of town you can literally go on an epic ride right our your front door. There are trails for everyone, from paved river trails to Mt. Bachelor's new lift accessed options, to some deep backcountry where you may not see anyone for hours. Within this little mountain town there are some seriously talented people that CHOOSE to live here.

Kirt Voreis and Carolynn Romaine putting in the laps at Mt. Bachelor Bike Park.

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Alex Grediagin is one of the first friends I made here in Bend, super generous and is a blast to ride with.

Bend is great - I can go snowmobiling in the morning, mountain biking in the afternoon and finish it with some of the best beers and buds around. - AG

Alex McGuinnis, aka Krunk Shox, the 2014 Oregon Enduro Series Overall Champion holding it down and keeping it real in Oregon! Krunk Shox is as real as it gets.

I live in Bend because it is a great place to share my love of mountain biking with a community of like-minded shredders. - Krunk Shox

Alex Grediagin

Love the lighting in this photo Carson showing you can still have fun in the snow.

Carson Storch, this dude has progressed so much in the little time I have known him. It's a blast going out for a ride or shooting photos of him flip whipping in his front yard. Good kid to be around too.

I've grown up my entire life, here in Bend and it just happens to be one of the raddest places to shred mountain bikes. - CS

Storch 360 table top in his front yard.

Kirt Voreis is a living legend. He is known for giving back and taking youth or talented people under his wing.

The weather in Bend is great, you can ride all year. Being able to ski and bike in the same day makes Bend the perfect playground. - KV

Moments after Kirt smoked a tree at full pace in Hood River while practicing for the first round of the Oregon Enduro Series (OES), he is tough as nails and still raced the next 2 days.

Voreis just wants to have fun.

Erick boosting a corked flip in the pool

Eric Johnson is jam packed full of talent, like a jelly donut and it just oozes out of him.

Eric can pretty much shred everything. First ever barspin on a Recumbent, more on this later...

I live here for the sick recumbent trails. - EJ

Kyle Fitzgerald hailing from Northern Arizona made the move to Bend after I told him how rad it is here.

I live here for the great trails and the embraced riding community. - KF

Grediagin at it again this time throwing a whip up at the Mt. Bachelor Bike Park.

John Frey has racing in his blood, he used to race Pro road back in the day and I'm glad he made the switch to mountain biking - he shreds!

John leading out another Bend local Brian Merritt at the 2014 OES Final at Ski Bowl.

Adam doesn't really need an introduction, he plays a huge roll in Giant Bicycles R&D, is an enduro shredder, CX badass, XC racer, DH, Ski, moto, rally car... Blahhhh you get the idea, the dude likes to have fun.

I live here because of the weather. - AC

Adam putting the hammer down at the Hood River OES.

Let's not forget the ladies too, Lindsey Voreis (behind Carolynn Romaine) is going full force in her women's clinics around the country. It's really cool to see her work with the ladies and teach them proper technique and get more women into mountain biking.

Oregon is my home and Bend has limitless outdoor activities within a close vicinity and a community of great people to play with. - LV

Devon Lyons of the Oregon Enduro Series is also based out of Bend.

Bend is the metropolis of cool, exciting fun and adventure. - DL

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cascadiac (Jan 3, 2015 at 0:13)

I just moved to Bend for school and its the best decision I've ever made. The atmosphere and community here is just unreal. I can't even describe it. This article is fantastic! It nails how if feels to live here! I moved here with the goal of making the Oregon State University Cascades Mountain Bike Team a successful and inpactful part of this amazing outdoor community, its going to be hard, but all I want is to give back to this incredible sport, and Bend is the perfect place. I have no words to describe this place, we got it good though, this is home and I couldn't be more greatful. Sorry for the sappy story, but I'm just real passionate about my lifestyle of mountain bike.

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pb-kg (Jan 3, 2015 at 10:33)

No apologies needed, dude. Except for maybe the BC people, most here read with envy.

antiglobeguy42 (Jan 3, 2015 at 11:30)

I took a tip there and rode bachelor and the lower woops and now I'm in love with bend. The trails are just so much fun. Anyone looking for some where to go ride some quality trails take a trip to bend.

kookseverywhere FL (Jan 3, 2015 at 19:52)

So.... You guys give out scholarships?

cascadiac (Jan 3, 2015 at 19:55)

Haha I wish, not for the MTB team, it is barely a team right now, but I am aiming to fix that! But the school does pay for all racing associated fees like entry fees and traveling costs.

thrasher2 (Jan 3, 2015 at 19:56)

Shhh! Don't tell everyone!

jbam19 (Jan 5, 2015 at 10:16)

When you become a famous enduro rider Im gunna pull the fact up that I partially planted the Bend seed in your head while you were wrenching at life cycle all summer

cascadiac (Jan 5, 2015 at 13:16)

some of the credit will go to you, but most of It will give to Kenzo....

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bookieboy100 (Jan 3, 2015 at 0:23)

That awesome moment when you decide to check pink bike at midnight and there is a article about your hometown.... Ya bend is pretty cool

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AllMountin (Jan 3, 2015 at 5:07)

Do you fancy bend over; mount bachelor?

kabanosipyvo (Jan 3, 2015 at 12:43)

As long as I can ride the Three Sisters...they are a bit distant, though.

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Tobefluid (Jan 4, 2015 at 6:34)

What this article missed was mentioning COTA. Central Oregon Trail Alliance. These guys and gals are putting down close to 10 miles of trail annually. That's a big deal. Riding in Bend would suck with out their hard earned work. Hopefully all the locals mentioned are already members. Gotta give some love back to the trails we rail.

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Biocoug1 (Jan 3, 2015 at 8:33)

I live in Washington State near Seattle. Year round bike parks - check Unlimited supply of loamy forests -Check 3 hours to whistler -check 3 hours to desert mountain and big mountain riding -check Legal Marijauna -check

Biocoug1 (Jan 3, 2015 at 8:55)

Pinkbike inserting the commas in the places I put them in - fail

scotttherider FL (Jan 3, 2015 at 9:15)

Hey small FYI legal marijuana in oregon.... Check!!! it got voted through in November....

Biocoug1 (Jan 3, 2015 at 9:21)

Thats right buddy I forgot. Get some. haha

Congrats to you guy's also. I've been to Bend. Freaking rad place.

scotttherider FL (Jan 3, 2015 at 9:31)

Well it's voted legal but like Washington it's gonna be a delay till it's actually legal so be careful up til July of this year...then it's all fair game!

Biocoug1 (Jan 3, 2015 at 9:50)

Being legal hasn't changed how I buy it. The state wants 25 bucks a gram which is robbery. They are going down to 15 a gram. I can pay 10/gram on the street. The state isn't doing themselves any favors not competing with street prices. That being said what changes for me is I do not worry about carrying it anymore.

scotttherider FL (Jan 3, 2015 at 9:58)

Yeah that's retarded. When I recently went to Colorado the place I went I got it for 13/gram but I'll say it was some good shit. But unless they figure out to sell it for the same as the street the legalization is gonna fail.

Lester22291 (Jan 3, 2015 at 12:57)

if they didnt tax the shit out of it to make the government some (sorry, i mean a shit ton of) money, it would be pretty hard to get legalization laws passed. prices for legal weed will come down in time, its a plant, it doesnt cost much to produce. the important thing is that these laws get passed and people start to realize pot is no big deal, which is already happening. i can pay about exactly half on the black market what i would pay buying legally for the same strain, though to be honest i feel guilty buying black market. some percent of every dollar spent on legal weed (at least here in colorado) is used on education, in addition it shows the government that not only do people want to smoke weed (and that they are doing it without any negative social consequences) but that there is a ton of money to be made, too much to ignore, in addition to all the money saved by not arresting and prosecuting good people for non-violent victimless crimes. bottom line, any support behind legalization is a good thing, even if it means having to pay a bit more for a little while to get your smoke on, good things are happening, and its pretty dope

scotttherider FL (Jan 3, 2015 at 14:13) (Below Threshold)

Yeah I was in Georgetown Colorado working when I visited one of your dispensaries and it wasn't that bad. Bought some edibles that made my 20 hour drive back to Oregon a whole lot better!

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WAKIdesigns (Jan 3, 2015 at 0:15)

Kirt and Adam running narrow bars - Heretics! I thought 2015 will be the year of 60 degree head angles and 800mm bars in Enduro, this is going to ruin everything...

Worm-Burner (Jan 3, 2015 at 4:41)

Just went down to 710. Best move this year.

Trekfueler (Jan 3, 2015 at 9:24)

Think 760mm is the ticket but everyone's different

brindog (Jan 3, 2015 at 13:24)

730mm

Worm-Burner (Jan 4, 2015 at 4:48)

I keep building trails through narrow trees...partly to pass off motards...

omegalung (Jan 3, 2015 at 5:17)

Decker, McCaul, and Don't forget legends April Lawyer and Dre. Like Bluehorseshoe, live outside of Boise and love the trails, but visit Bend as much as I can. Beautiful Town and Lifestyle there.

visser62 (Jan 3, 2015 at 7:59)

And don't forget Trebon!

jserna69 (Jan 3, 2015 at 10:16)

Ryan lives in P-Town these days...

visser62 (Jan 3, 2015 at 18:17)

True, he broke his back up here!

billythegerbil FL (Jan 3, 2015 at 0:28)

Tinder looks like it works well in Bend

t503 (Jan 3, 2015 at 6:25)

Bend also has a thriving BMX racing scene. I wish I could get my wife to move there. MTB, BMX, & Snowboarding. It would be perfect. At least we live in Portland. So it's not to hard to get over there.
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bmxoregon.com/2014/12/04/bmx-winner-is-from-bend

541freeryde (Jan 6, 2015 at 11:53)

And for all your BMX needs, Trinity Bikes in Redmond, is here to help.

ryan83 (Jan 3, 2015 at 6:10)

Bend is fantastic (visited there 3 years ago). Great trails and fantastic breweries. I challenge all of you to make it through the walking brewery tour that consists of seeing all of the breweries in 1 day...I think we made it to 4 or 5 before needing to be escorted back to our cabin in wheelbarrows. Fun times.

meesterover (Jan 3, 2015 at 6:34)

That would be simple for me, as I don't drink, but I should would love to join you for the entertainment. The entertainment is the sole reason I go out with my younger brother and his buddies to the bars.

alwayslivingthedream (Jan 3, 2015 at 9:16)

I've ridden in Bend and in general Oregon many times and have found it to be the perfect four inch 29r riding. Not technical but still fun though. Love the breweries and the town.
But I still find myself saying that Tahoe has the best riding on the west coast(USA only). The only problem with Tahoe is that you need a lot of local knowledge to navigate it all. But there is still enough on the maps for a good week long ripping session between North and South Lake Tahoe. Having a Six inch travel bike will for the most part cover all your bases.
I am by no means bagging on Bend because I still go up there for road trips.

wsor1337 (Jan 3, 2015 at 19:12)

Yeah, I agree about the 4" 29r part. Most of the trails are very very tame. 6" bikes are too much bike for nearly all of them. Also to be honest, Bachelor is nowhere near steep or rough enough to justify any kind of dh bike. For the most part I prefer the steeper and more kinky trails on the west side of the mountains. That being said Bend is still a fun place to ride a few times a year!

tannerd (Jan 3, 2015 at 21:30)

So true I grew up in the tahoe area and have ridden a lot of rad stuff in Oregon but nothing beats home.

gilbert253 (Feb 8, 2022 at 8:34)

@tannerd: @wsor1337 @alwayslivingthedream. Sorry to bother y'all 7 years later but my wife and I are thinking about moving to Bend in the next year but was worried the riding was a bit too XC oriented. Do y'all feel like more technical//enduro (I hate the label) trails have been put in around Bend?

wsor1337 (Feb 8, 2022 at 17:40)

@gilbert253: mount bachelor is waaay better than it used to be. There's a legit jump line and a couple pretty fun tech trails now. Most of the riding outside of that is pretty much the same, but it's definitely a good place to live if you ride mountain bikes. It's no Bellingham but it's good.

litespeed74 (Jan 3, 2015 at 10:37)

Used to live in Ptown and Bend was my favorite place to visit. Bachelor is a great local mountain to board on. I only race XC back then but the trails were fast and flowy. It looks like they've done some work to add some more technical stuff. Such a great town.

30-punk-cue-ball (Jan 3, 2015 at 11:01)

I had no idea that Bend was such an awesome place for riding! I grew up on the So.Or.Coast riding The 30 (30 Punks!) and thought that Bend was just a good place for winter sports. I moved to Spokane, WA in 2011, and discovered that the riding scene here is decent, with lots of stuff from XC to DH, all in the backyard. There's good stuff within a short drive, too, but I haven't explored much of it yet. The wife has been talking about moving again, closer to our old stomping grounds to be closer to family. After seeing this post, I am going to push REALLY hard for Bend. Thanks!

bookieboy100 (Jan 3, 2015 at 0:33)

They forgot to mention Cam McCaul... He just moved here, no biggy

yboc (Jan 3, 2015 at 8:01)

I'm looking to do a 30 day trip from Utah through Oregon, Washington and British Columbia next July. What are some must do trails in Oregon? I've already got Sandy Ridge, and Bend planned, but I'm looking for some ideas for other areas.

Tsoxbhk (Jan 3, 2015 at 8:37)

Oakridge.

idafreerida (Jan 3, 2015 at 8:51)

Black rock, post canyon, ski bowl, dog river, Ashland, lime quarry trails in joseph, Oregon, MERA in Lagrande. I think your gonna need more than 30 days lol so many good places to ride in Oregon!

yboc (Jan 3, 2015 at 9:25)

Thanks! Fortunately I'll do another trip up there in a fall.

dorkboat (Jan 3, 2015 at 9:49)

maybe add Marys Peak (near Blackrock). Short ride, but good stuff. Lots to do for shure.

AndrewMacNaughton FL (Jan 3, 2015 at 9:54)

I was pretty underwhelmed by the trails in Bend to be honest. After hearing what a mountain bike mecca the place was, I figured there would be some gnar etc. Black rock was off the hook though. Also the breweries were in bend were awesome. Crux was our favorite

immacaroni (Jan 3, 2015 at 10:06)

ashland isnt that great in the summer.

jointbear (Jan 3, 2015 at 10:34)

Whoop-Dee outside of hood River is a must!

minibikeDH (Jan 3, 2015 at 14:29)

I'll second Marys Peak. You can shuttle East Ridge Trail, but the true gem is North Ridge. One of my favorite trails of all time. It got dumbed down a little in the last few years by a misguided retired guy, but it does flow a little better now and was rehabbed by the local mtb club during a couple of official work days. It kicks ass. 15 minutes of screaming down through incredible old growth forest.

nekmtb (Jan 3, 2015 at 18:13)

I hate you, I mean take me with you?

wsor1337 (Jan 3, 2015 at 19:16)

If you are a predominately gravity rider, you may not like Bend as much as you would think. Almost no gnar to be had there. Head for Black Rock for sure though!

Sample vid here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4ESRUbwXBc&list=TLWqec0K-FmTA

mikealive (Jan 3, 2015 at 21:31)

Depends on what you are after, but I'll echo what others have said here: Bend has some enjoyable riding, but isn't too gnar. Hunt down Funner for a good ride. I'll second Sandy Ridge, Black Rock, Oakridge (Alpine trail near Oakridge for the views), and a stop in Ashland. Burning a month riding in the Oregon area is going to be the best of times!

ChachiArcola (Jan 4, 2015 at 4:58)

Don't forget the new Alsea Falls Trail System, which isn't far from Mary's Peak that has been mentioned. We should have additional trails open by then too, and if timed right, a shuttle day FUNdraiser as well! Alsea Falls has some amazing flow trails that are in a beautiful forest in Oregon. Don't miss these trails! www.teamdirt.org

OriginalDonk (Jan 5, 2015 at 17:12)

Hit Oakridge and talk to the guys at Willamette Mountain Mercantile. Try calling Oregong Adventures to set up an Alpine Shuttle and do the lollipop. If you don't hear back from them, hit the Brewers Union Local 180 and find Randy putting a few away. If you're up for it followup Alpine with three for the money or boldly head over to Crawfish drainage where things get a lot more techy. Good people in Oakridge. Can't say enough good things about Bill and Sue in Ashland as well. If you're in Bend, have Kirt show you around. Hit Whoop-Dee and Post Canyon in the Gorge and you're golden.

cmi85 (Jan 6, 2015 at 12:00)

Dude. Deschutes River Trail. It's not technical, but the most beautiful trail I've ever ridden.

bikeblur (Jan 3, 2015 at 8:31)

They have done a fantastic job with the bikepark!..rode there twice this year..ride Bachelor morning-early afternoon, then on your way back to town hit "whoops" a couple a times, then explore Phil's trails and finish in town at a few breweries-10 barrel, Crux, etc.=PERFECT day..Bend in Da Bomb:-)

foreverforum260 FL (Jan 3, 2015 at 12:11)

The only thing that would make Bend better is some actual DH

jacko (Jan 3, 2015 at 16:22)

bend was great we go every year as is hood river on the way down, being from BC it's hard to say anywhere is better than the next BUT bend rocks it for being bike friendly and great beers.

dynamite (Jan 3, 2015 at 8:45)

What about Goldman??? cmon guys!

yuroshek (Jan 3, 2015 at 10:00)

I know I know! Goldman is a legend also, I only got to ride with that fool once this year unfortunately. #healupGoldman!

ThreadKiller (Jan 3, 2015 at 9:11)

Nice job Yuro! When is the feature on all of the cool photographers in Bend? ;-)

yuroshek (Jan 3, 2015 at 9:58)

Thanks Mike!

hipknow (Jan 3, 2015 at 12:35)

"Bend is great - I can go snowmobiling in the morning, mountain biking in the afternoon and finish it with some of the best beers and buds around. - AG"
We talking friends or da chronic!

OriginalSquidy FL (Jan 4, 2015 at 15:38)

Bend is okay. Hood River is better. Better trails, beer, shops and better winter backcountry...and WAY cheaper cause Californians are too lazy to drive 4 more hours.

jonnynez (Jan 4, 2015 at 18:35)

nailed it.

yuroshek (Jan 4, 2015 at 21:08)

Says the 2 guys who live in California. Hood River is rad but I wouldn't want to live there.

Tintr (Jan 6, 2015 at 13:14)

Just moved to Sisters to be close to all the bend biking. Pretty disappointed to find out all the good AM trails get shut down during the winter. It's a good thing for the trails, I get that. Just wish there was more than xc loops to do during the winter. I just want to ride bikes down a hill fast lol.

Orion1977 (Jul 2, 2018 at 0:31)

Moved to Bend after living in Tahoe and Ashland. Was a massive downgrade in the riding and the skiing. Tried as hard as could to like it but after riding the massive high speed vert and flow of Ashland and the steeps and rocks of Tahoe Bend was really boring. Pretty much everywhere in Oregon is better. Hood, Black Rock, Alsea, Oakridge, Ashland...... Do some homework before you move here unless you like XC or riding trails that are slightly more fun than listening to AM radio while you watch a nice off white paint dry.

MX298 (Jan 3, 2015 at 0:09)

Home prices just went up in Bend!

kjellterskelter (Jan 3, 2015 at 7:48)

Again!

PHeller (Jan 3, 2015 at 8:25)

Not necessarily. This may show that the riding is awesome, but the feature didn't do anything to convince me of the strength of job market, cost of living, quality of schools, or anything else that makes "living" someplace possible. As much as I'd love to be a homeless bike bum trashing up your streets, I'd rather be a contributing member of your community.

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PHeller (Jan 3, 2015 at 13:52)

Negative props for being an adult.

jonnynez (Jan 4, 2015 at 18:34)

still like 1/10th the prices of houses in California... I see why there are so many California transplants there.

kjellterskelter (Jan 4, 2015 at 21:19)

Honestly, the job market is not great. A large but saturated service industry. A growing web design area though....hmm and not much else haha.

PHeller (Jan 5, 2015 at 5:05)

kjellterskelter,

Thanks for the honest opinion. Too often Pinkbike "kids" and unattached bike bums will talk up a place likes its paradise, but that is only because they live in an apartment with 5 other dudes and all work in bartending, or they have a partner who pays are their bills. Not that there is anything wrong with that, as I probably should have done that when I was younger, but as I got older I've learned that I want a paradise for outdoor activities as well as for "normal" life stuff, like a job, commute, a house, that kind of stuff. My wife and I are both pretty frugal, but it would be difficult working for 11/hr and paying $1500 for rent.

shaowin (Jan 3, 2015 at 9:02)

I'm in Portland. Have not found many trails here (thought it would be easier to find them socal. Go figure) I'm gonna vacation in bend this summer.

chezotron (Jan 3, 2015 at 22:06)

That's because there ARE none here.

EM1346 (Jan 3, 2015 at 9:30)

I have been to Bend and it is (in my opinion) the coolest place on Earth, the trails are amazing and it is awesome just being there. Oregon is an amazing place!

notphaedrus (Jan 3, 2015 at 9:44)

Is someone who comes from Bend known as a 'Bender'?

schwaaa31 FL (Jan 3, 2015 at 10:19)

I'm going to be spending a few day in Bend in August. I prefer DH over pedaling all day every day, but will probably only have my trail bike with me (SB66). Any recommendations for what I should I hit up?

pfairhur (Jan 3, 2015 at 20:11)

Check out Tiddlywinks, Funner, and Tyler's Traverse... You won't regret it. You could also check out upper/lower whoops which is a lot of fun to ride too. There are a couple shops that shuttle riders up to the trails from town and make sure to pick up a trail map. They are excellent and will come in handy. If you still have time you could run a half day up at Mt. Bachelor and benefit from the ski lift so you'll have all the downhill flow you can squeeze in.

Have fun!

schwaaa31 FL (Jan 4, 2015 at 5:42)

Much appreciated man. Thanks! P.S. I neg propped you on accident. Sorry about that.

tanner-greiner (Jan 5, 2015 at 1:09)

Hit south fork and maybe even flag line depending on how fast the snow melts. Either way you're gonna pedal in bend but it's worth it

DrPete (Jan 3, 2015 at 10:21)

How's the winter? Are all the trails covered in snow at that altitude or is there still some good riding to be had? I live just oustide Tacoma WA and have been thinking about a weekend trip.

chops549 (Jan 3, 2015 at 6:46)

Saw a bumper sticker in Bend. "My life is better than your vacation!"

kjellterskelter (Jan 3, 2015 at 7:49)

We also have another one "Welcome to Bend, Don't F*** it up!" heh heh

redrider1 (Jan 3, 2015 at 22:30)

Oregon is an awesome state , so beautiful. I used to go to the dunes in Florence every year for some dirt bike shredding. I would love to check out the mountain bike scene

Bessolo007 (Jan 4, 2015 at 18:25)

There's no jobs in Oregon though. Stupid $$, ruining my epic riding. Anyone in oregon interested in hiring a bad ass, hard working electrician?

NorNev (Jan 5, 2015 at 17:47)

Come to Reno. There's a huge demand for electricians, and tons of trails everywhere.

yuroshek (Jan 6, 2015 at 9:19)

I actually MAY be heading to Reno next week.

mtbmaniatv FL (Jan 3, 2015 at 0:08)

sweet place, got stuck in a snowstorm there in Sept, but powered thru with chains on the tires!

bluehorseshoe (Jan 3, 2015 at 0:36)

I love Boise, but Bend is the one place that could lure me away.

BinChaser (Jan 3, 2015 at 1:15)

I don't live to far from Bend. I'm going to get up there and ride someday.

iamamodel (Jan 3, 2015 at 1:32)

Does Carl Decker still live there?

arnoldtm2 (Jan 3, 2015 at 5:22)

I believe he does. There are also a few road and XC racing pros that live there too. Ryan Trebon (multi time CX national champion) Chris Horner (Oldest person to ever when the Vuelta) and Barry Wicks (all round XC badass). This article just focused on the more gravity riders. Cleary it's a rad place to live.

LeDuke (Jan 3, 2015 at 8:26)

Yeah, I found it odd that they left dudes like Decker, Wicknasty, Trebon and Old Man River/Yoda, AKA Chris Horner, out of this article.

yuroshek (Jan 3, 2015 at 8:34)

Sorry, I wasnt trying to write a book. There are a ton of super talent that are not in this article including, Goldman and McCaul (even tho he just moved here). I was highlighting life in Bend, not trying to brag about who lives here. But yes there are many many amazing people here. I myself CHOSE to live here.

toddbag (Jan 3, 2015 at 9:01)

Yeah, what the hell? You didn't even mention that I live here! A random nobody that loves bend.

scary1 (Jan 3, 2015 at 11:42)

I'm pretty sure you just told everyone to leave there on Facebook the other day. Now you work for the chamber of commerce. Remember. .you did it!!

yuroshek (Jan 3, 2015 at 11:53)

Thats because #bendsucks

tylerthegiant (Jan 3, 2015 at 1:36)

Yay Oregon!

BenMcCallum (Jan 3, 2015 at 2:49)

i guess my life is going to take a bend

Dhmiket FL (Jan 3, 2015 at 4:58)

I now know where I'm taking my vacation this year.

dannyhuber (Jan 3, 2015 at 6:04)

Pretty cool. Might be going to college in Salem, not too far away. Seems like an awesome area.

wfo922 (Jan 3, 2015 at 7:43)

The salem area has plenty to offer as far as mtb trails. Many opportunities to dig as volunteers are always needed for the ever expanding network of trails.

minibikeDH (Jan 3, 2015 at 14:21)

Check out Blackrock and Shellberg Falls–top-notch riding very close to Salem.

dannyhuber (Jan 3, 2015 at 19:46)

I've seen videos of Blackrock. Looks awesome. Is Shellberg FR/DH?

pfairhur (Jan 3, 2015 at 20:22)

Shellburg is an older freeride area that is not maintained as well as blackrock. Blackrock came later and draws most of the riders so Shellburg isn't used like it once was. If you do go to Shellburg my favorite trail is Bullet. Shellburg also has some xc trails. I ride Shellburg a couple times of year whereas I visit blackrock about once a month.

I also ride quite a bit out in Dallas which is more xc riding (no structures, etc). You can ride out there year round.

Some of the local trail organizations are building a new trail out in Silver Falls and involving the IMBA so I have a lot of hopes for this development.

The nice thing about living in Salem is that within a 2 hour driving radius there are several epic areas to ride.

dannyhuber (Jan 4, 2015 at 6:21)

Yeah it sounds awesome. Thanks for the info!

skinnyjeans (Jan 3, 2015 at 6:25)

Beers and Buds..... Heaven with trails

waffleeater (Jan 3, 2015 at 8:37)

also while in bend, check out steelhead falls just outside of bend. great swimming hole with nice cliff jumps.

bigdrop44 (Jan 3, 2015 at 8:48)

When he says "best beers and buds" which type of buds?
And also is that the trail pimp?

idafreerida (Jan 3, 2015 at 8:55)

Oregon Rocks!

flattire (Jan 3, 2015 at 9:01)

300 days of sunshine....wow. I'm envious as I sit in more Vancouver rain

ldhbaker FL (Jan 3, 2015 at 10:51)

Spent 4 days there a couple years ago - great place, positive riding community, and some of the best riding around.

b4uwereborn (Jan 3, 2015 at 11:00)

Nicely shot good angles, just enough slow mo' and in the right places. Oh and she's HOT!.

SithBike (Jan 3, 2015 at 12:29)

BEND SUCKS!. They don't get to shovel enough snow there.

bobsten (Jan 3, 2015 at 14:10)

tks, the ultimate diplomat

Clausset (Jan 3, 2015 at 14:33)

Bend is killer haven't had my mtb there yet but the moto trails at east fort rock are insane. Best riding ever!hands down!

dirtdoctor (Jan 3, 2015 at 20:40)

I got the Bends, great article. Remember, smoking a tree is the hardest thing you will ever do in mtb pay attention!

seanpisgahbrap (Jan 4, 2015 at 11:01)

HAHA! Dude cant even drop his girlfriend!

KonaOp-09 (Jan 4, 2015 at 21:56)

that first pic tho... should be poc (picture of century) ...

Worm-Burner (Jan 3, 2015 at 0:09)

Looks like a pretty nice place...My life as a Bender

erikthefatty (Jan 3, 2015 at 1:07)

Screw you for making me miss home!

EnduroFan (Jan 3, 2015 at 1:51)

I have never seen trail like this in Italy

pigman65 (Jan 3, 2015 at 2:51)

Seriously ? Try the Alps ?

kusanagi72 (Jan 3, 2015 at 4:30)

Italy is not bad. Not bad at all. As a matter of fact. Italy is great. Cheap food, coffee and great trails. Alps on one side, Finale Ligure at the other, year round sunshine.

If you would have suggested the Netherlands, my home country, I couldn't agree more. But Italy is more than decent for MTB (understatement)

pigman65 (Jan 3, 2015 at 6:50)

I done Lake Garda the other year.Epic rock gardens.14 k descent.Nothing like a bike park but its got a cable car

mark3 (Jan 3, 2015 at 7:00)

dam, I need to emigrate there

gshep (Jan 3, 2015 at 8:12)

Yeah you don't even have to do it legally. Just come through California and pick up your drivers license and healthcare though.

howshow (Jan 3, 2015 at 9:09)

Hands down an awesome place, its the Whistler of OR!

jserna69 (Jan 3, 2015 at 10:22)

Silly Smooth Yuro..... You've done us all proud!

shred-365 (Jan 3, 2015 at 11:01)

I love living in Bend I wouldn't want to live anywhere else

fedz (Jan 3, 2015 at 15:03)

Bend, Beer, Bud, Birds, Bikes..... fuck me !! sounds like heaven !!

visser62 (Jan 3, 2015 at 8:00)

Didn't mention Phil's, the best trails around!

paullywood (Jan 5, 2015 at 1:12)

that vid was so weak