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Freddy Mercury loves to ride his bicycle; he loves to ride his bike. So does Wend. And we also love watching people crash and burn. So crank up the Queen and enjoy our devout Wipeout Wednesday aficionados.
Bicycle crashes they’re coming your way
So forget all your duties oh yeah.
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Competition can bring out the best and worst in people. We pour our hearts out during every game, match, round, or meet and leave everything on the line. Sometimes we win, sometimes we lose and other times we lose when we win. In a time of triumph, common sense is… Read the rest
Poppy the springer spaniel could easily be mistaken for a flying dog. After running off the edge of a cliff in pursuit of a seagull, the dog fell 300 feet into the sea below.
Miraculously, Poppy survived the fall and was able to swim to the closest shore where rescue… Read the rest
The Olympic coverage the past couple days has been chock full of sequins, ice and flamboyance as competitors from around the globe strut their stuff in the figure skating rink. While there’s often an argument whether figure skating is a sport or just glorified dancing on ice, one thing is… Read the rest
The Olympics kick off on in three days, which means the icy landscape of the Great White North is hosting an influx of tourists. Along with the increase of people comes a greater chance of people slipping on the icy sidewalks in a mad rush to get the best seats… Read the rest
The half pipe is a dangerous place. Fifteen foot walls of hard-pack snow, oodles of people snapping photos and yelling, and stiff competition make the pipe a perfect stage for eating s**t. So this week’s wipeouts come courtesy of the high-flying souls who forgot to tuck their knees and keep… Read the rest
Before we begin another glorious year of wicked crashes and thrilling spills, it’s important to first revisit some of 2009s greatest (or worst, depending on how you look at it) crashes that made us laugh, cry and shriek. So without further ado, I present to you, oh devout Wipeout Wednesday… Read the rest
I took a trip out to Smith Rock this weekend to catch some sun and get my climbing fix. To my surprise (and many others as well) Sassy the Sustainable Sasquatch was out there testing his vertical capabilities. Here’s some of the footage I captured, including a big whipper Sassy… Read the rest
Rain, rain, rain. Since we’re based in the Pacific Northwest we figured we should dedicate the final photo for the October Friday Photo contest to the weather element for which our autumns are so well known. Michael Sulis snapped this great shot of a single leaf getting drenched by fall… Read the rest
Since fall is now in full swing, we’re dedicating the Friday Photo Contest to autumn. We’re looking for beautiful images that depict, fall, one of our four favorite seasons. Sometimes the best outdoor moments are the serendipitous ones; John Weld came across this beautiful autumn scene almost by accident. “I… Read the rest
Since fall is now in full swing, we’re dedicating October’s Friday Photo Contest to featuring “autumn” photos; anything that visually depicts one of our favorite seasons. Today’s shot was taken by Christopher Skillman, just off the Kancamangus Highway in New Hampshire. It certainly makes us want to get out for… Read the rest
It’s time for another Friday Photo contest!
For October, we want to be sure to celebrate the fall season, meaning we want all your “autumn” related shots: autumn foliage, autumn trails, autumn adventures, etc.
And if you win, not only will you achieve Wend fame, every weekly winner will score… Read the rest
Fall is a bitter-sweet season for cyclists in Oregon. The air is cold on the nose but crisp in the lungs. Changing leaves illuminate back-country highways, creating dreamy opportunities for touring. But every orange or yellow leaf is a sign of the impending dreariness of the fog and rain of… Read the rest
Kyle wrote last week about the National Park Service’s Fall Color Hotline, but instead of making a call, I figured I’d go check it out myself. Drove out east to hike on the Eagle Creek trail, a popular spot to go because of its proximity to Portland. The colors were… Read the rest
Looking to take that perfect picture of fall foliage? The U.S. Forest Service has a hotline with weekly updates on fall foliage color changes in national forests throughout the nation.
The toll-free ‘Fall Color Hotline’ can be reached at (800) 354-4595. The automated voice system is updated weekly with information… Read the rest
