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Pelota (Basque Handball)
A 1-minute video showcasing the game of Pelota, Basque handball.
Basques in the West
This 1-hour video showcases the Basque people of Southern Idaho, Eastern Oregon, and Northern Nevada, highlighting their contributions to the culture and vitality of the West. It explores their role in the sheep industry and the central tension they encounter between preserving their traditions and adapting to the modern world.
Historic Ft Bidwell
A quick 2-minute video by Sidetrack Adventures talking about the places and history of Ft Bidwell.
Dirty Freehub Impact Report 2024
Our 2024 Impact Report provides a full picture of Dirty Freehub: survey results, financials, plans for the future, full recap of what we did last year and more. We are really proud of our accomplishments; we hope you take the time to review it.
The Modoc War
The Modoc War was one of the most dramatic American Indian wars in U.S. history.
The Modoc are a Native American people who originally resided in the area which is now northeastern California and central Southern Oregon. The Modoc War began in November 1872 when the military tried to force a small band of Modoc People, led by Captain Jack, to a reservation.
Dirty Freehub Spooky Gravel Routes
Spooky, spooky. Find your Halloween haunt at Dirty Freehub in our GHOSTS collection. Gravel routes like Devils Cashbox near Tucson, the BEAST near Oakland or Deadman Willis near the Columbia Gorge. Ride Skull Hollow in Central Oregon or Cannibal 5 on the Oregon Coast. Visit ghost towns, old cemeteries or places that are just downright haunted (Murderers […]
October Newsletter
Looking for a list of our latest Ride Guides and Podcasts? Check out our October Newsletter.
13 Bucket List Activities in Bend, OR: Discovering Oregon’s Playground
One activity that will get your heart rate up is joining riders alike at Dirty Freehub—a non profit that connects cyclists to where they ride. The site has over 12,000 miles of curated gravel biking ride guides across the Western US, with plenty of local rides to start with here in Bend. Check out each guide […]
Oregon Coast: Insider View of Gravel Cycling
Oregon is famous for a rugged coastline with empty beaches, quaint fishing villages, sand dunes and outrageous seafood. But what’s so special about riding gravel? We just love the overall green experience, riding quiet forest roads among trees that seem taller than skyscrapers. And while little of the riding is near the beach, there’s no […]
Gravel Opportunity Offers Economic Opportunity for Lake View
Last weekend, Dirty Freehub (www.dirtyfreehub.org) hosted their first ever “Popup Event” where they invited twenty cyclists to Lakeview for three days of gravel riding. Cyclists loved the perfect weather, the great hotels, the restaurants, the local bike shop, and the quiet gravel roads. One of the participants, Susan Hopkins who traveled to the event from […]
Samurai in the Oregon Sky (Trailer)
In 1942, Japanese pilot Nobuo Fujita bombed the U.S. mainland during WWII. He later peacefully reconciled with American civilians from the area. Watch this powerful film in its entirety.
Timberlands Riding Etiquette
During your ride, you may encounter active timber harvesting operations. To ensure your safety, the safety of timber workers, and to prevent conflicts, please familiarize yourself with the following guidelines. Signs of Active Logging Operations Signage (i.e., CB channels, mile markers, etc.) New brushing and mowing alongside the road Gates open Tire tracks Fresh gravel […]
The Biscuit Fire (2002)
A quick 2-minute video about the 2002 Biscuit Fire, one of the largest wildfires ever in Oregon: learn how it impacted the lands and people. By Oregon Public Broadcasting.
The Story of Bayocean
This 30-minute OPB (Oregon Public Broadcasting) video explores the history of the township that intended to rival Atlantic City but fell into the Pacific Ocean.
The Ride! Elk River Ramble
A quick 2+ minute video of what to expect on your ride and a quick tour of the historic Coast Guard Lifeboat Station in Port Orford.
The Waters of Port Orford
An in-depth look at the waters of Port Orford and their importance to the community. A great 9-minute watch. Highly recommended!
Port Orford Lifeboat Station
An ~ 7-minute video narration of the Coast Guard Lifeboat Station Museum in Port Orford, Oregon.
Launch! Oregon Coast Gravel Guide
From Brookings to Astoria, the Oregon Coast offers amazing gravel cycling. At Dirty Freehub, we are launching the Oregon Coast Gravel Guide which is a pocket paper booklet with the following: Beautiful art from a local Oregon Coast artist. Photos that have been stylized to match to the artist. 10 highlighted gravel routes that vary […]
