Black & Red Photography

City of Rocks Mountain Biking

blackred — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:08:31 +0000

In south-east Idaho’s ranch country, City of Rocks is well known as a rock climbing destination; less known for it’s potential for mountain biking. I stopped by to look for lines on the course granite slopes. To my great pleasure, City of Rocks is ride-able. Slick rock it’s not, however. Long cross country tours are out. But this place is a secret free-ride spot with committing lines and drops, flowy but abrupt transitions, and either cactus lined run-outs or cliffs. Potential, indeed.

Shevlin Park, Central Oregon mountain biking

blackred — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 06:45:45 +0000

Rarely am I in front of the camera. But today, Angelique Valdez got some shots of me on one of my favorite trail rides in Bend — Shevlin Park loop. A fast sprint with a few rewarding climbs.

Devil’s Triangle 6.27.10

blackred — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 07:21:47 +0000

Got to learn about the Devil’s Triangle today as expressed by a gentleman looking for beer and buyers of Oxycontin in my back alley. The Triangle is a delta of meth trade in northern California, full of Hell’s Angels and people on the run. “There is a dark side,” I was told, “so dark and lurking that most people have no idea how close to danger they really are. Real danger.”

Tribal Timmy’s 6.25.10

blackred — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:50:54 +0000

Latest “whale tail hook” necklace and “lotus” guitar picks, all made from fossilized walrus tusk. View more Tribal Timmy pieces here.

Kirt Voreis, Enduro Down Hill

blackred — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:28:36 +0000

This is the third in the series of where does Kirt Voreis ride with his Specialized Enduro. Down Hill mountain biking requires skill, daring, confidence, and a bike that withstands abuse. Typically you wouldn’t downhill on the same mountain bike you trail ride with. The Enduro challenges this. Though a “big” single track bike and “small” DH bike, the Enduro rocks both worlds. From fast descents to technical corners, to big air, in the hands of Kirt, the Enduro very well defines the all mountain ride. Featured in this gallery is Kirt at the Cline Butte DH course with AllRide team rider Austin Aldrich.

Kirt Voreis, Enduro Down Hill

blackred — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:24:26 +0000

Kirt Voreis, Enduro DH Jump Line

blackred — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 07:20:49 +0000

Second in the essay of where Kirt Voreis rides the Specialized Enduro. From single track to down hill jump lines, Kirt rides in Bend, Oregon.

Kirt Voreis, Enduro Single Track

blackred — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 04:49:12 +0000

Kirt Voreis, Specialized team rider, enjoys Bend’s single track on a 2010 Enduro

Buddha between the spokes

blackred — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:35:11 +0000

Find your bliss. Until you do, everything is toil and suffering. A subtle message. View images of Kirt Voreis introducing the joy of riding to Cascade Academy middle school kids here.

Peter Pan Portraits

blackred — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 07:36:26 +0000

The ballet Peter Pan was performed today, June 12, at Summit High in Bend, Oregon. Presented by Dance Velocity and Academie de Ballet Classique with photography by Paul Clark’s Black & Red Photography. For galleries and product ordering go here.