August : 2009 : Cog Wild

This past weekend was the first annual weekend of its kind with Cog Wild. We had 17 riders join us including Tony Ellsworth, Chevy who welds all the frames and Dave who manages the bikes being built. It was a blast and we can’t wait until next year. Here are some photos:

: Great day to wear blue on the trail!

: Little Cultus Lake – morning steam from the warm water

: Leaving Charlton Lake after a lunch break

: Charlton Lake, the perfect place to relax during the ride

: Firewood for the campfire – thanks guys!!

: The whole gang with Mt Bachelor in the background

: Coffee!!!

: Beautiful trees to ride by, doesn’t get beter than this!

: Rider meeting – see where we will all be riding

We rode three days: Mt Bachelor to Lava Lake, Charlton Lemish Loop and Flagline back to Bend. The second and third ride were perfect – beautiful climbs through huge trees dripping with moss and long downhills that went on for days and days. Some riders did the hike to the top of the twins and enjoyed the screaming downhill.

Evenings around camp had some fun surpises that all will have to join a multi-day tour with Cog to find out about. Thanks to Deschutes Brewery we had some great beer to enjoy after a post-ride dip in Little Cultus Lake and our chef Paul made sure no one went hungry.

All in all, it was a fabulous weekend! We are already planning new routes for Friday and thinking of what we can do better. Hope to see you there!!

Umpqua 3 Day Adventure

Riding in the Umpqua National Forest is a treat in itself, sharing it with people who have never been there is the icing on the cake.

Over the past weekend we had the pleasure of guiding 11 eager mountain bikers along the slithering trails that parallel the spectacular Umpqua River. Unfortunately there was a fire in nearby Glide, OR so we were unable to experience some of the lower half, but the infamous Dread and Terror section had the guests whooping for more.

After three days of epic riding, hot springs, bridge jumping, delicious energy food and beautiful scenery, everyone had a weekend to remember!

Allyson and her husband Peter from Napa were ecstatic, especially after Allyson expressed she pushed herself beyond what she thought was possible and is now committed to continuing her mountain biking adventures! Greg, Darren, Darin, Aaron, Kasey, Sherri, Ed, Steve and Billy all expressed their excitement and personal triumphs over the weekend. The North Umpqua Trail is awe-inspiring and leaves most people feeling accomplished and happy. Even the photos will inspire you… enjoy…

Guide Lindsey Voreis loving the singletrack

Plagued by smoke on this glorious trail...

Lower trails plagued by smoke...Bummer

Back at Camp, Greg, Darren, Ed and Kasey are happily exhausted after a great day of riding! Sipping delicious Deschutes Brewery beer helps regenerate those legs!!