Howdy!
We hope you had the chance to soak in the incredible music and beautiful weather that has graced our town these past few days. As the melodies fade, the trails and roads are calling.
October is upon us, bringing with it some of the season's best mountain and gravel biking conditions in our region. The combination of cooler temperatures, stable weather, and a little moisture creates the perfect backdrop for perfect rides. Now is the time to get out and experience the magic of autumn cycling in Central Oregon!
To support you in making the most of this prime riding season, we're excited to offer our Fall Mountain and Gravel Bike Sales. It's the perfect opportunity to upgrade your ride or get the gear you need to tackle the diverse terrain our area has to offer.
In This Edition:
📰 Shop Updates (New Hours)
🧱 Mudslinger 2025 Schedule (Get Registered Now)
⛏ Central Oregon Trail Alliance Update (Volunteer Opportunity!)
🎥 Bikepacking the Oregon Timber Trail (Beauty Reserved for the Brave)
📰 Shop Updates
Repair Queue
It’s a great time to bring your bike in for repair work. We have a 24-48 hour turnaround time for basic tune. Give us a call or stop in if you have any questions.
New Fall Hours
As we transition into the autumn season, please note our updated shop hours:
- Monday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday:
September: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
October: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Sunday: CLOSED
McKenzie Pass Update
McKenzie Pass has been open for the last three months. Cyclists from far and wide are loving the smooth repaved roads and new amenities. There’s no time better than now to get out there! Typically the pass closes in early November.
➕ Bikes For Sale
Checkout some of the beautiful bikes we have for offer on our show floor right now! Our Fall Mountain and Gravel sale applies to most of them. Come on in to learn more about any of the ones the pique your fancy.
🧱 Mudslinger 2025 Schedule
Mudslinger Events recently released their 2025 event schedule. With this, registration has gone live! Many of their events have participant caps that fill up quick, so make sure to sign up sooner than later.
Mudslinger’s Event Page can be accessed here.
⛏️ Central Oregon Trail Alliance Update
As the riding season winds down, our friends at the Central Oregon Trail Alliance (COTA) are gearing up for their biggest fundraising push of the year. COTA has set an ambitious goal to raise $200,000 in their end-of-year campaign, funds that will go directly towards maintaining and improving the trails we all love to ride.
But COTA needs more than just financial support – they're calling on our cycling community to lend a hand in a very practical way. They're organizing two big mailing events on October 21st and November 15th, and they're looking for volunteers to help with the massive task of getting their fundraising materials out to supporters.
If you've ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a major fundraising campaign, here's your chance to find out! Volunteers will be stamping and stuffing thousands of envelopes, folding letters, sorting by zip codes, and making trips to the post office. It's a great opportunity to meet fellow trail enthusiasts, share some laughs, and make a tangible difference in our local cycling infrastructure.
The best part? You only need to commit a couple of hours of your time. Whether you can spare an hour or an afternoon, your help will be invaluable in supporting COTA's mission. It's a chance to give back to the trails that give us so much enjoyment throughout the year.
Interested in joining this trail-supporting effort? You can signup to volunteer with the button below. Remember, every envelope stuffed is another step towards better trails for all of us to enjoy.
Don't miss the latest episode of "Bend Don't Break" featuring Bill Lynch, Board President of the Central Oregon Trail Alliance (COTA). In this insightful conversation with host Aaron Switzer, Bill shares:
- His journey from Iowa to becoming a full-time Bend resident in 2020
- How his passion for mountain biking, kindled in 2009, led him to COTA
- The evolution of COTA under his leadership since 2021
- Exciting new trail projects on the horizon
- The potential future of e-bikes on local trails and what it means for our community
This episode offers a fascinating glimpse into the people and passion behind our beloved trail system. It's a must-listen for anyone who loves hitting the dirt in Central Oregon!
Tune in to learn more about the future of mountain biking in our backyard and how you can get involved with COTA's mission.
Listen here.
🎥 Must Watch: Bikepacking the Oregon Timber Trail
The Oregon Timber Trail is fast becoming one of Oregon’s most famous long distance cycling routes. It offers stunning scenery over the course of 669 miles. You can ride it all or ride a little!
In this month’s Must Watch you can experience what bikepacking it is like! Well worth watching if you even have the slightest consideration of touching the trail.
That’s it for September! Our apologies for getting this edition out so late. We hope you can get out and ride in the wonderful autumn weather before we talk next.
Got ideas for future newsletters or events? We'd love to hear from you! Drop us a line at info@blazinsaddleshub.com.
Thanks for all the support.
Cheers,
The Blazin Saddles Crew
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