Special Section 1. Wheels Remember, this isn't a race: This is the shit that changes your life. Strength is more important than lightweight fluff. The folks from Mavic produce the pothole-guzzling A719 rim. It gives ... More
The Franken-Bike
Ten components. Ten local shops. One monster of a touring bike. Mary Shelley, get ready to ride.
Special Section 1. Wheels Remember, this isn't a race: This is the shit that changes your life. Strength is more important than lightweight fluff. The folks from Mavic produce the pothole-guzzling A719 rim. It gives ... More
Cycle Tour 101: Your on-bike guide to Highway 101
To ride the greatest bike route in Oregon, you need to get out of Portland.
Special Section Vicky Spring pedals atop her 14-speed Peugeot. It's 1982, or maybe '83. She can't remember exactly. But she's in Oregon, heading south on Highway 101, keeping the Pacific to her right. She's wearing a ... More
The Coast
The beaches are public. You own them. Go play—hike in the old-growth forests.
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Stumptown
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Special Section Skate: Pier ParkWhy go: It's Burnside's hot younger sister. What to expect: 11,070 square feet of ledges, rails and bowls. And a full pipe in case you're feeling loopy. Granite hubbas and a seven-stai ... More
Cheap Eats 2007
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Cycle Tour 101: Your on-bike guide to Highway 101
To ride the greatest bike route in Oregon, you need to get out of Portland. Let's Stalk Turkey
We sent our young intern into the woods with a shotgun, with the hope he'd shoot us a Thanksgiving bird. Stumptown
Tons of public parks, an extinct volcano and nude beach volleyball to keep you jolly. Get out and collect those merit badges, without leaving the city. The Franken-Bike
Ten components. Ten local shops. One monster of a touring bike. Mary Shelley, get ready to ride. Outdoors
The Coast
The beaches are public. You own them. Go play—hike in the old-growth forests. Pets
Furnishings
Pets
Outdoors
To ride the greatest bike route in Oregon, you need to get out of Portland. Let's Stalk Turkey
We sent our young intern into the woods with a shotgun, with the hope he'd shoot us a Thanksgiving bird. Stumptown
Tons of public parks, an extinct volcano and nude beach volleyball to keep you jolly. Get out and collect those merit badges, without leaving the city. The Franken-Bike
Ten components. Ten local shops. One monster of a touring bike. Mary Shelley, get ready to ride. Outdoors
The Coast
The beaches are public. You own them. Go play—hike in the old-growth forests. Pets
Furnishings
Pets
Outdoors
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