by Brian Sather
If a cyclist was allotted only one bike to ride in Northeast Oregon, it ought to be a cyclocross bike. This type of bike is best suited for handling the roads and weather conditions of the region. Here is the scenario: a cyclist is enjoying a nice paved road through some scenic countryside. [...]
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Filed under: Advice, Eastern Oregon
Ellee Thalheimer
I roared down the trail (I say “roared,” but, between you and me, I probably wasn’t going all that fast) trying to keep up with Laura in Tillamook State Forest. At one point, I was cursing her, the trail, my stupid egg beater pedals, and the dumb guy who passed us in a [...]
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Filed under: Advice, Health, MTB
by Ray Thomas
Don’t Let It Get Stolen In The First Place
Of course, if you can prevent a thief from taking your bike in the first place you have succeeded in your efforts relating to stolen bikes. Locking your bike is a good step to prevent theft, and a good selection of various hardware and [...]
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Filed under: Advice, Bike Theft, Bikes & The Law
by Patrick Moran, age 17 and Nolan Chase, age 16
It seems like every day we hear about somebody’s bike getting stolen. We see the flyers that people bring around to all the bike shops, and we hear the wailing and the gnashing of teeth. We also have to bite our tongues when we hear that [...]
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Filed under: Advice, Bike Theft, Youth Articles
by Tom Baldinger
Are you comfortable when you ride? Do your wrists or neck ache? Simple changes can make a huge difference in riding comfort. Most mountain bikes are sold with riser bars these days, because the higher position and backward sweep are easier on the wrists and enable better control. Bicycle seats have evolved enough [...]
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Filed under: Advice, Framebuilding
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