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Gravel Cycling Takes People Around the County
WALLOWA COUNTY — An online nonprofit group that promotes gravel bicycle routes is taking advantage of the many miles of gravel roads in Wallowa County, as well as the history and beauty of the county by establishing routes for gravel cycling. The Bend-based Dirty Freehub maps out routes it shares with cyclists. The group has […]
Taking The Plunge Into Gravel E-Biking
I’ve cranked more than a few miles over the years on bicycles: road bikes, mountain and my true passion, gravel. I’m not speedy but I can go the distance. I don’t mind rough terrain. I love a long climb and a rippin’ descent. And most of all, I love exploring, especially the backroads of Oregon—even […]
Getting into gravel
The popularity of bicycling on gravel roads is on the rise, and a couple who founded a website dedicated to the topic plan to add 35 new routes around Baker County and Northeastern Oregon to their list. Linda and Kevin English of Bend started Dirty Freehub — dirtyfreehub.com — six years ago. This article requires […]
Granite, Oregon (The early history)
A short micro-cast with Kevin English, one of the founders of Dirty Freehub, where he talks about what he learned of the early history of Granite, Oregon. A small town in the NE quadrant of the state.
Mining Gold in the Blue Mountains
Learn a little about the gold mining history in the Blue Mountains, from dredge mining to hard-rock mining to some of the clean-up efforts.
Column: Biking within Bend on Townie
Here’s a bike adventure with one simple purpose: help cyclists in Bend stay out of traffic when they are riding around town. Think of it as a tour that takes you here, there and everywhere. By the end of it, you’ll rethink how to commute across town on a bike. We call this route Townie. […]
Navigating the spring freeze-thaw like a pro
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 […]
Modify It! 20 Minutes with the DF Route Guru
Have you ever looked at a Dirty Freehub route and said, “That looks really cool, but it’s a bit too long / short for me.” If so, this is your kind of seminar! Learn how to take a Dirty Freehub bike route and modify it to fit what you want! This webinar will focus on […]
The Silver Onion 5-Star Route: East of Tucson, Arizona
We’ve put in more than a few miles across the western US, so we don’t use the term “bucketlister” lightly. This ride is outstanding and should be top on your list. With a squiggly climb up to Onion Saddle (an incredible evolving view the whole way) … then the drop down into the town of […]
Riding Southern Arizona Gravel: 20 Minutes w/ Team Dirty Freehub
Gravel Girl and Captain O of Team Dirty Freehub have been hunkered down in Tucson the past several months finding more great gravel routes to add to the Dirty Freehub collection. Routes that are five star, premiere, highly curated routes. The kind that makes you think, “Wow, oh wow, that was fun!” So while the […]
Women in Gravel: 20 Minutes w/ Alison Tetrick
Alison Tetrick is an accomplished athlete, cyclist, and professional who is a pivotal influence on the gravel and bike community. Growing up in California on a cattle ranch, she found her drive and passion, gaining a degree in Biochemistry and becoming a scientific author. Her drive did not stop there. She found her passion in […]
Winter Gravel Cycling: Routes For Even The Darkest Of Days
Darker. Colder. Sometimes it’s hard to find that motivation to bike outside in the winter. But with a few extra layers of clothing and some good route selection, you’ll be sneaking in quite a few extra miles. Bend, Redmond and Prineville frequently have winters without much snow in town; the key here is learning to […]
Learn About Gravel Biking In The Skyline Forest
Ever wanted to bike the Skyline Forest, but don’t know where to go? An upcoming webinar gives locals the chance to learn about gravel biking on the privately owned land. The Deschutes Land Trust—which has long worked to help preserve the forest and protect it from development—is partnering with Dirty Freehub for a virtual event […]
