Jerry Stritzke named President and CEO of REI
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) named Jerry Stritzke as the company's new president and CEO following an extensive national search. Stritzke, who most recently served as . . .

Bike Park Blowout at Castle Rock Sept. 21
Rally your kids, bicycles and cowbells for festivities and a free lunch. Castle Rock Bike Park will celebrate its one-year anniversary with a Bike Park Blowout . . .

Mention this ad to get 15% off entire in-store purchase at High Sierra in the Woodburn Premium Outlet Mall (just south of Portland on I-5) through Sept. 30. Save big on stylish and functional backpacks, travel necessities and an expanded selection of outerwear for men and women.

Four weeks of centuries  

By Fiona Cohen   

Centuries, the coveted reward for long hours in the saddle, are long, organized, non-competitive rides. There are different variants ranging from metric centuries, 100 miles, and even a "double metric century." Many events feature even shorter routes for those who are a little less ambitious.  

 

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Get your Oom-pah on!
By Kendall Jones
Northwest Oktoberfests are upon us. Tap the kegs and hoist your stein - it's Oktoberfest and beer drinkin' time! Mt. Angel, Ore. Fremont, Anacortes Bier on the Pier, Leavenworth and more . . .

 

The shortest distance between two points is a straight line. What's the fun in that?
Savour the experience of getting there. Our paddlers are as distinct and different as our many kayaks. Both become one with a balance of agility, speed, balance and maneuverability. Find your perfect mate. Visit us on the world wide web, and discover a whole new world to explore. What are you waiting for!

Adventure awaits along 28 miles of Pacific Ocean bliss
By Rebecca Agiewich
Washington's Long Beach Peninsula is known for its abundance. It's got oysters. Birds. History. Lighthouses. And beach - 28 miles of it - making it one of the longest continuous stretches in the country . . .