Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder

Dates

June

The Oregon Trail was a 2,000 mile adventure, the likes of which are hard to comprehend in modern times. Adventurers packed their worldly possessions into covered wagons, kissed their loved ones goodbye and headed west toward the unknown on a one-way journey.

Not for the faint of heart, adventurers walked for nearly six months from Missouri to their final destination in the Willamette Valley. Along the way they encountered wild and rugged terrain, foul weather, famine, disease and deadly wildlife.

The trail promised a new life and a fresh start for those who made it. The adventurers would know the satisfaction of having the spirit to embark on a journey of a lifetime and the true grit needed to complete it.

Breakaway Promotions is pleased to introduce the inaugural Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder- five days and nearly 400 miles inspired by the spirit of human adventure.

May your explorer spirit prevail and may the journey prove that you can survive anything.

Upcoming Events Around Town

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Featured

Seventh Mountain Resort

June 19, 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

The Best of Both + Mixed Surface Showdown Bike Race

Born on the dirt trails, gravel roads, and paved grades to the west of Bend, Oregon, The Best of Both weekend presents the ultimate test of a bike rider's skill, endurance, and sense of adventure. Redesigned for 2021, our off-road courses traverse classic Northwestern terrain. Remote gravel service roads, dirt dual-track, and bermed-out single-track carve lines through remote pine forests and into the volcanic abyss. Our road sections are also...

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Seventh Mountain Resort

June 19, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Beginner/Intermediate Skills Mountain Biking Workshop

We’ll begin by dialing in our bike set up and body position, then work on skills throughout the afternoon. Examples of some of the skills we will work on include braking, shifting, cornering, switchbacks, wheel lifts, line choice, technical descending and getting up and over logs and rocks. Join us for two hours of skill building fun! Suitable for: All skill levels, Men & Women, 18+

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Seventh Mountain Resort

June 19, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Cornering Switchbacks OR Intro to Jumping* Mountain Biking Workshop

Cornering and Switchbacks (odd dates of the month): The best way to get good at cornering is to practice practice practice. We’ll begin by dialing in body position, leaning the bike and understanding how to handle different types of corners. Next we’ll take it to the trails where we will practice bermed corners, flat loose corners and switchbacks until we are all dizzy with progression! Intro to Jumping (even dates...

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Cascades Theatrical Company

June 19, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

New Artist Spotlight: Janelle Musson

Multi- instrumentalist and singer songwriter Janelle Musson will be crossing several genres while showcasing original, award winning songs on piano, guitar, and ukulele. SATURDAY NIGHT ONLY: MUSICAL GUEST LOCAL RADIO CELEBRITY DJ DAVE CLEMENS

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Featured

Seventh Mountain Resort

June 20, 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

The Best of Both + Mixed Surface Showdown Bike Race

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Seventh Mountain Resort

June 20, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Skills & Ride Mountain Biking Workshop

We’ll start with dialing in our bikes and body position and progress through several more skills before hopping on the nearby trails to test our new skills on a fun ride. Examples of skills we might work on are braking, cornering, switchbacks, wheel lifts, line choice, technical descending, getting up and over logs and rocks and line choice. The first 90 minutes will be skills and the last 90 minutes...

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Fir Street Park

June 20, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Sisters Farmers Market

The 2021 Sisters Farmers Market is 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. June - October. 2021 NEWS: We’re happy to announce that we’ll be able to enjoy live music at the market this year! And our furry friends will be welcome to join! IMPORTANT COVID PRECAUTIONS: The health and safety of our vendors, volunteers, and customers is our top priority as we open for our 2021 season. Stay home if you...

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Roundabout Books

June 20, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Picnic on the Patio

Join us on the patio for a long-awaited Storytime with local authors and artists. Storytime Features: Goodnight Great Outdoors Rosie Rides the River Through Rosalie Colored Glasses Whiskey & Zulu Get a New Home Big Puddle Looking forward to celebrating summer solstice on the patio with our wonderful community! Bring dad for a coffee treat and book browsing to help celebrate Father's Day.

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June 22, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Zoom Author Event: Oregon Off the Beaten Path by Kim Cooper Findling

Whether you’re a visitor or a local looking for something different, Oregon Off the Beaten Path shows you the Beaver State with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to those you never knew existed––from the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales. So if you’ve “been there, done that” one too many times, forget the main road and venture...

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Brooks Alley

June 23, 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Bend Farmers Market

From quaint beginnings atop Drake Park to a thriving, bustling market in nearby Brooks Alley, the Bend Farmers market has been “growing” and feeding Central Oregon for over 20 years! Our market runs Wednesdays, rain or shine, smoke or hail, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Downtown Bend. The 2021 season starts on May 5 and will run through October 13. The mission of the Bend Farmers Market is...

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June 24, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Zoom Author Event: Legends of the North Cascades by Jonathan Evison

Ticket package includes event access, book, and shipping if needed. Dave Cartwright used to be good at a lot of things: good with his hands, good at solving problems, good at staying calm in a crisis. But on the heels of his third tour in Iraq, the fabric of Dave’s life has begun to unravel. Gripped by PTSD, he finds himself losing his home, his wife, his direction. Most days,...

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June 25, 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

4th Friday Art Walk in Sisters

Map, Galleries & More details at https://www.sistersartsassociation.org/4th-friday-artwalks @SistersArtsAssociation Who? You and your friends What? 4th Friday Art Walk Where? Through the Galleries of Sisters When? Every 4th Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Cost? Complimentary-Free Visit the Art Galleries in Sisters Featuring: A great time, beautiful art, good company, refreshments, music, demonstrations, plus additional sponsoring restaurants and food venues for during and following the walk. Visit with actual artists and...