Cycling Central Calendar
Published 5:00 am Monday, June 18, 2012
CAMPS/CLASSES/CLINICS
Dirt Divas Mountain Biking Program In-Store Clinic: Monday, July 2; 7 p.m.; Pine Mountain Sports, Bend; gear night discussing mountain biking clothing, packs, pedals, shoes, helmets, gloves, etc.; free; snacks and socializing at 6:30 p.m.; contact Leanna with questions and register at 541-385-8080.
INDOOR CYCLING CLASSES: At Powered by Bowen, 143 S.W. Century Drive, Bend; limited to eight riders per class; sessions at 9:30 a.m. and noon Mondays; 6:30 a.m., 4:45 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tuesdays; 6:30 a.m., noon and 4:45 p.m. Wednesdays; 6:30 a.m., 4:45 p.m. and 6 p.m. Thursdays; 9:30 a.m. and noon Fridays; 7 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Saturdays; $12-$18 per class; www.poweredbybowen.com, 541-585-1500.
FIX-A-FLAT CLINIC: Learn how to repair a punctured mountain- or road-bike tire; 10 a.m. Sundays; Sunnyside Sports, 930 N.W. Newport Ave., Bend; free; 541-382-8018.
Restore Proper Movement Yoga: Restorative yoga for busy athletes such as cyclists, runners and triathletes already training; no strength poses, just restorative yoga for active recovery; Mondays; 5 p.m.; Powered by Bowen, 143 S.W. Century Drive, Bend; 30 minutes; 5 points on Power Pass or $5 per class; 541-585-1500.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Junior Training Camps: Grades eight through 12; training for endurance, functional and core strength, balance and other skills; weekly survivor team challenge will include rope course, mountain biking, disc golf and standup paddle boarding; sessions Mondays through Fridays, June 18-July 13 and July 23-Aug. 17; $195 per session; Powered by Bowen, 143 S.W. Century Drive, Bend; 541-585-1500; poweredbybowen.com.
Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation Cycling Program: Road cycling (age 12 and older) and mountain biking (age 8 and older) options; through August; 541-388-0002; mbsef@mbsef.org; www.mbsef.org.
Bend Endurance Academy XC Mountain Team: Ages 13-18; ride local trails to develop strength, skills, fitness and racing knowledge; Tuesdays through Sundays through August; bill@bendenduranceacademy.org; www.BendEnduranceAcademy.org.
Bend Endurance Academy Road Team: Ages 13-18; improve road skills, learn team tactics and access full race support; Tuesdays through Sundays through August; bill@bendenduranceacademy.org; online www.BendEnduranceAcademy.org.
Bend Endurance Academy Mini Bikes and Mighty Bikes youth mountain biking: Ages 6-12; develop mountain biking skills with age-appropriate games and trail; Mondays through Thursdays, June-August; bill@bendenduranceacademy.org; www.BendEnduranceAcademy.org .
Bend Endurance Academy Freeride: Ages 13-18; for young riders who love the Lair, Slalom Play Loop and Whoops Trail; develop dirt jumping and mountain trail skills; Tuesdays through Sundays, June-August; bill@bendenduranceacademy.org; www.BendEnduranceAcademy.org.
MISC.
Tri-County Bike and Pedestrian Summit: Tuesday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Black Butte Ranch; presentations from local county officials, city representatives and state agencies; discussions on implemented bike and pedestrian improvements and funding, current and future bike and pedestrian efforts, and master planning; part of Commute Options Week; free; 541-330-2647; commuteoptions.org; register at bikecentraloregon.org.
Walk and Bike to School Retreats + Trainings: Thursday, 3 p.m.-5 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon; Phoenix Inn, Bend; learn best practice and network with others interested in bike and pedestrian safety issues; tours and rides for attendees will be staged from noon to sundown throughout Central Oregon on Saturday as well; $15 per day; part of Commute Options Week; 541-330-2647; commuteoptions.org.
Bike Touring Book Party: With Ellee Thalheimer, author of “Cycling Sojourner: A Guide to the Best Multiday Tours in Oregon”: several of the routes are based in Central Oregon; Monday, July 2; 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.; Hutch’s Bicycles west-side store, Bend; event is free, book copies available for purchase and signing; ellee@cycletouringoregon.com; 620-288-6658; cycletouringoregon.com.
RACES
Sisters to Summit Hill Climb Series: Wednesdays through June 27; 6:30 p.m. start, riders will leave at 1-minute intervals; Sisters; 30-mile course with climb up Three Creeks Road; men’s and women’s categories; $10, register at Village Green City Park in Sisters, 5:30 p.m.-6:20 p.m.; 541-595-8711; joel@sistersstampede.com.
MBSEF Criterium Series: Wednesdays, June 27, July 11, July 25, Aug. 8 and Aug. 22; Summit High School, Bend; A, B and junior races; riders will earn points in each race that count toward overall series standings; Molly Cogswell-Kelley; 541-388-0002; molly@mbsef.org.
Pickett’s Charge! 2012 Memorial XC MTB Race: Sunday; 10 a.m.; Wanoga Trail Complex, Bend; race distances 13 miles 25 miles, depending on division; $15-$35; information and registration available at sunnysidesports.com/picketts; 541-788-6622.
RIDES
Weekly Recumbent Ride: Meet at 1 p.m. on Sunday at Backcountry Recumbent Bicycles in Bend; jecagney@hotmail.com.
Dirt Divas Mountain Bike Program: Women-only rides held twice per month based out of Pine Mountain Sports in Bend; next ride is Monday, June 25; 5:30 p.m.; free rentals available (show up 30 minutes early if taking out a rental); free; all ability levels welcome; 541-385-8080; www.pinemountainsports.com.
Beginners Road Ride: Saturday, June 30; 9:30 a.m.; meet at Sunnyside Sports; 15-mile loop past Shevlin Park and Tumalo State Park west of Bend; topics will include traffic and roundabout safety, shifting, cadence and group riding etiquette; open to men and women who own their own road bikes and who can ride 15 miles at a steady rate without needing to rest; free; advanced sign-up is appreciated; 541-382-8018; sunnyside@sunnysidesports.com.
BEND BELLA CYCLISTS: Weekly women-only group road and mountain bike rides; see website for dates and meeting times; meet at Pine Mountain Sports, 255 S.W. Century Drive, Bend; bendbellacyclists.org.
EUROSPORTS RIDE: Group road bike ride starting in Sisters from Eurosports, 182 E. Hood St.; Saturdays; weather dependent, so check with the shop for start time; all riders welcome; 541-549-2471; www.eurosports.us.
HUTCH’S NOON RIDE: Group road bike ride starting in Bend from Hutch’s Bicycles east-side location, 820 N.E. Third St., at noon on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays; and from Hutch’s west-side location, 725 N.W. Columbia St., at noon on Tuesdays, Thursdays; pace varies; 541-382-6248; www.hutchsbicycles.com.
HUTCH’S SATURDAY RIDE: Group road bike ride begins at 10 a.m. Saturdays in Bend from Hutch’s Bicycles east-side location, 820 N.E. Third St.; approximately 40 miles; vigorous pace; 541-382-6248; www.hutchsbicycles.com.
OUT OF TOWN
Baker City Cycling Classic: Friday, June 29-Sunday, July 1; Baker City; two road race stages, one time trial and one criterium; $115, team pricing available for teams of five or more riders; bakercitycycling.org/BCCC/Home.html.
Cascade Cream Puff: Sunday, July 1; Oakridge/Westfir; 100-mile mountain bike race; 300-rider limit; $300; 541-517-4278; registration forms and information available at cascadecreampuff.com; online registration available at obra.org.
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