City of Rocks Mountain Biking
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
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.
Kirt Voreis, Enduro Down Hill
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
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 DH Jump Line
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
Kirt Voreis, Specialized team rider, enjoys Bend’s single track on a 2010 Enduro
Kirt Voreis 5.24.10
Kirt Voreis called me up to do some shooting at his old rail road dirt jump course. Santa Cruz rider and Bend local Jamie Goldman was to be there as well as some of Kirt’s AllRide team. Hell ya! Unfortunately, shit happens. After a few warm up laps, some 360s, and Toboggan saddle grabs, Kirt concussed himself on a hard landing. A trip to the ER became the photo session. Kirt was joking with the hospital staff and laughing at himself. After a long career as a professional mountain bike racer Kirt understands the risks and continues to push the limits for the love of the ride. I look forward to the next session! See more photos here.
COTA’s Spring Fling Trail Building Party
Central Oregon Trail Alliance held it’s annual Spring Fling trail building party. Numerous well organized and equipped volunteers gathered in the woods on the outskirts of Bend to create the new Steve Larsen memorial trail. COTA has a grant to build 35 miles of single-track in the Wanoga complex within the next year, and is about half way there. Trail builders, under the leadership of lead builder Chris Kratsch, carved about 4 miles of trail during the few hour event, then finished the day with a BBQ and Deschutes brew at Pine Mountain Sports. COTA gathers every Wednesday at Pine Mountain Sports in the evening to build and maintain the growing network of trails in the Bend area.
Ride of Silence
The Ride of Silence rode through the streets of Bend tonight.
“To HONOR those who have been injured or killed.
To RAISE AWARENESS that we are here.
To ask that we all SHARE THE ROAD.
THE RIDE OF SILENCE WILL NOT BE QUIET!
On May 19, 2010, at 7:00 PM, the Ride of Silence will begin in North America and roll across the globe. Cyclists will take to the roads in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways.In 2003,
Chris Phelan organized the first Ride of Silence in Dallas after endurance cyclist Larry Schwartz was hit by the mirror of a passing bus and was killed.
The Ride of Silence is a free ride that asks its cyclists to ride no faster than 12 mph and remain silent during the ride. There are no sponsors and no registrationfees. The ride, which is held during National Bike Month, aims to raise the awareness of motorists, police and city officials that cyclists have a legal right to the public roadways. The ride is also a chance to show respect for those who have been killed or injured.”
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5.7.10 Bridges Senior Portrait & Variations Dance Recital
Fun day of shooting. Senior portrait for James Bridges in the afternoon. In the evening, Variations dance recital. View recital images here.
