Stories

Route Development and Exploratory Routes

Find out what goes into gravel route development and what it’s like to do a Dirty Freehub exploratory route. Sometimes all goes well, other times it is an adventure and maybe even epic. Special guests Michelle and Gatum share their stories with us!

Vanlife with Michelle and Gautum

Hear the story of what it takes to get started, van selection and other Vanlife adventures and challenges. Michelle and Gatum purchased a used Sprinter van and have been living and riding out of it for the last year. We think they know a bit about the adventure of vanlife living!

Black Mountain Conservation Project Near Big Summit Prairie

Learn how Central Oregon Land Watch and Rory Isbell advocated to protect our lands in Central Oregon.

ELV and Those Gnomes

Have you ever wondered about the backstory of the gnomes on the ELV trail in Bend, Oregon. Eric L Vickers talks a bit about how this all happened. Did you make the connection? ELV. Eric L Vickers.

Bend Parks / Multi-Use Path Etiquette

In this episode, we’re going to learn about proper bike etiquette on the Bend multi-use trails and paths (in Central Oregon). These paths are located throughout Bend in places the Old Mill, Shevlin Park and the Deschutes river. Our guest today is Henry Stroud who is a Planner at […]

Single-Track Trail Etiquette

Ever wonder who has right of way on those single-track trails? Downhill rider? Uphill rider? The runner? Who? In this episode of The Connection, we speak with Emmy Andrews the Executive Director of the Central Oregon Trails Alliance about trail etiquette.

Women of Discovery

Hear from the artist Douglas Robertson who created the mural of Women of Discovery near Discovery Park on the west side of Bend, Oregon. What was the inspiration for the piece? How was the work done? Where can you find more of his work.

This mural is the […]

Anthony Lake Resort (Summer & Winter Fun!)

A quick intro to Anthony Lakes resort with Chelsea Judy, the Marketing Director. Learn about summer and winter activities from downhill skiing, to backcountry skiing, to nordic skiing, to mountain biking, to hiking, and great food. But did you know that Anthony Lakes resort is really Anthony Lakes Outdoor Recreation Association, a nonprofit […]

Lake Creek Where Salmon Now Run!

Lake Creek is an important tributary that runs into the Metolius River which is vital to salmon and trout habitat.  Lake Creek is located near Camp Sherman in Central Oregon and is very popular with many Dirty Freehub routes. Learn about the restoration efforts of the creek with Brad Chalfant, the former executive director of the Deschutes […]