We’ve all been there. It’s a sunny spring day with the temperature pushing 60. You’re itching to ride your mountain bike after a long, cold winter. You head out, picturing sailing along the fast, flowy trails Bend is famous for.

An hour later you’re slowly slogging your way down a muddy trail, knowing you’ll have to spend an hour cleaning your bike, shoes, clothes and yourself when you get home. You know you should turn around — but wait, is that a dry patch up ahead?

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