TrailLove Episode 3: Sisters, Oregon
Sisters, Oregon would be the home base for episode 3 of the #TrailLove series. Located smack in the middle of the Beaver State, Sisters would prove to be an amazing location for the Trailcrew to stage it's week plus of filming, with the Peterson Ridge trails located high above town, and other regions including Bend and the McKenzie River trails located a short drive away. Central Oregon provides riders with a bevy of very different riding opportunities, with bike park options found throughout Bend's trail networks, to the high desert terrain in and around Sisters, and the lush rain forests of the McKenzie River area 45 minutes west of town. With Derek Bissett sitting this out due to an injury sustained while filming the previous episode, it was left to Adam Snyder and Brice Shirbach to explore the region and find out just what this area offers up to riders. They would eventually discover not only a small but passionate community in Sisters, but some of the most fun and breathtaking trails they'd ever been on.
Peterson Ridge offers up several miles of trails high above the small town of Sisters, with stunning views of the Cascade mountains in the background.
Adam Snyder was at home hammering out the fast and dusty trails on Peterson ridge, in the shadow of the Three Sisters volcanoes.
Tiddlywinks in Bend should be on everyone's bucket list.
Brice had so much fun on these trails, that even after filming had wrapped he managed to spend a few hours before his flight home ripping around Peterson Ridge.
The deep berms and beautifully built jumps found on Tiddlywinks make for an amazing ride without a lot of braking.
The Trailcrew had a blast chasing the sun across Peterson's.
Adam and Brice lapped Tiddlywinks countless times throughout their week in Oregon, and it never got old.
The Trailcrew owe a huge debt of gratitude toward their hosts and guides for the week, Casey Meudt and Brittany Simonis.
The diversity of trail offerings in central Oregon is staggering. Dusty berms, big jumps, ridge lines, rocks and loam. You want it? You can ride it.
Not everyone knows this, but Mr. Snyder is a former X-Games freeskiing competitor. This kind of style just doesn't happen overnight!
Be warned: If you plan on riding Tiddlywinks in Bend, you will be cleaning dust from your teeth for days. Smiles aplenty down this trail.
Central Oregon is a volcanic playground for riders.
Blazin Saddles Bike Shop
Five Pine Lodge and Conference Center
Takoda's Restaurant
Three Creeks Brewing
Want to join the BMC Trailcrew?
BMC is searching for local riders; the men and women who are on the trails riding, digging, and shooting every chance they get. These individuals are the core of their local crew. They organize the rides, are a regular at their local bike shop, know the best lines, and always have cold beers ready at the end of an epic day. Interested? Find out more at:
www.bmc-switzerland.com/bmc-trailcrew-program
If you like what you see then please support our friends at the COTA - Central Oregon Trail Alliance and earn some Trail Karma while you're at it.
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