Among the places reputed to be the Pacific Northwest’s premier riding destinations, few have a stronger claim than Oakridge, Oregon. Squarely...
Issue 12.1
Issue 12.1
Theme: The Northwest Oregon Photo Book (Spring 2021)
Release Date: March 9th, 2021
As Freehub enters its 12th year of coffee-table book publishing, we’re proud to present this special Northwest Oregon Photo Book—a visual field guide to one of the planet’s greatest places to ride a mountain bike. Though Northwest Oregon’s striking diversity of landscapes and climates naturally lends itself to world-class riding, the trails themselves were transformed by the people who’ve lived here: the native inhabitants who first created them, the loggers who built access roads and the mountain bikers and equestrians who have expanded and maintained them over the last several decades. This weighty book is a tribute to these people, with extensive photo galleries, stories and maps highlighting the region’s finest riding destinations and chronicling how they came to be. From the growing networks near the outdoor-loving cities of Portland and Bend to the storied trail systems surrounding the timber-rich towns of Hood River and Oakridge, this carefully crafted manual paints a vivid picture of why these extraordinary places should be at the top of every mountain biker’s bucket list. Welcome to Issue 12.1.
In this Issue
Pacific City, Oregon reignites a spark as the area becomes a destination for riders, breathing new life into the local economy and giving the...
Defined by a desire for a balance between work and play, and drawn by the promise of craft beer, craft food, and even craft bikes, more like-minded...
Devastation from an unforgettable storm proved to be a pivotal moment that forever changed what it means to be a mountain biker in the small town of...
The history of Oregon forests has long intertwined with federal agencies, sometimes in what proves to be a tumultuous relationship.
Even though Hood River, Oregon is a long way from British Columbia, the Family Man zone of the town’s Post Canyon trails gave pro rider Hannah...
Resting calmly at the base of the eastern Cascade Foothills, straddling the Deschutes River as it tumbles over lava rock in Central Oregon’s...
There's no question that the global COVID-19 pandemic has radically changed our lives—and the sport of mountain biking—in ways that...
