When you talk about cycling and Central Oregon, Ian Boswell’s name often comes up in the conversation. While his success as a road racing pro and his recent transition to gravel racing is well documented, we had a chance to catch up and hear more about who he is, and why he rides. Tour des […]
Many individuals who are diagnosed with cancer must have other medical procedures done prior to being able to begin cancer treatment. Often, these procedures aren’t covered by insurance. Tour des Chutes emergency funds can help bridge this gap, as they did in Kim’s story below: I have so much to be thankful for I scarcely […]
As a passionate cyclist who has spent the better part of 30 years calling Bend home, I’ve had my fair share of exposure to different riding options in Central Oregon. But to call out my favorites is honestly much more of a challenge than I initially expected when the Tour des Chutes asked me to […]
I was pretty insulated from cancer for most of my life. My direct experience was minimal; a wife who had melanoma before I knew her a lifetime ago, an uncle I barely knew, a boss from early in my career. “I don’t have much family history” I said to myself, reassuringly. Forty-nine years spent avoiding […]
I think I know the question you may be asking yourself: Why should I pay $25 to participate in this year’s virtual Tour des Chutes? A voice over your left shoulder has some persuasive arguments. You can ride, run, or walk the traditional event courses any day of the week at no charge. You can […]