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First Friday Showcase and Cyclocross Nationals in Bend, Oregon
As some of you know, we live in Bend, Oregon because the outdoors are a fingertip away. In fact, our house is within a 5 minute bike path to the head of Phil’s trail, the mountain biking haven. We ski, we climb, we bike. Cyclocross in recent years, a unique segment of the sport that is biking, has flourished in this area (especially Portland, Or) and includes dirt, dust, mud, snow, stairs, barriers, hills….etc. It’s the dirty kind of biking. My biking/racing habits have been overcome by photography recently; however, we still participate in the biking community of Bend, Oregon.
Footzone was the host of this month’s First Friday Art Walk in downtown Bend where we showcased black and white photos of recent years local Cyclocross madness. Combined with next week’s ‘Cross Culture art + bike’ showing (in honor of Cyclocross Nationals in Bend), we’re deviating from the clean images of wedding photography (just for the moment) just to show you some fun.
Here’s a few from last night’s gathering! If you couldn’t make it – join us next Friday to kick-off Nationals 
Grrrrrrr…
A good crowd the whole night of friends and random art walkers…
The racer, Angela Mart, looking in the mirror – okay a photo of her
Truffles and wine – my favorite Any food is really my favorite….
Good friends Chad and Sarah with their family swung by for a visit (that’s Ethan in the middle).
Webcyclery Thrilla Cyclocross Race – Bend, Oregon
Think dirt, sweat, blood – that’s the beauty of cyclocross racing. Guys and gals participate (Byron included) in this grind of a bicycle race each year for a few weeks during the fall. They’ve got more guts than I do (which is why I’m shooting and not racing!). The course is near Cascade Lakes Brewery – where riders cross barriers, go down the rock quarry and runs up hills with bike in hand. Enjoy the pics and thanks to Webcyclery for giving us some great exposure to the Bend biking community.
-Wendy
The last of the 2008 Thrilla Series
Thank you to Webcyclery for another exciting year of cyclocross racing. We had excellent conditions today without a ton of dust…which makes for great shooting! It was the fastest race yet…great job riders.
Full Gallery of Thrilla Race #4 Photos
Thrilla – Race #3
Each week we see everyone getting faster and faster. This week we were excited about images where you capture the jump back on the bike after shouldering it over the barriers. It’s turning into quite the community event, so a big thank you to Webcyclery and all the racers that smear dirt to make this happen!
Full Thrilla – Race #3 Gallery
Thrilla 2008 – Race #2
Although more dust than last week, it was another great race. Come down to see the excitement next to Cascade Lakes Brewery. Here’s a preview of some of the images from the shoot:
Webcyclery Thrilla Cross Race – 2008 #1
Again, a yearly session in the mud, dirt and sweat. Webcyclery’s Thrilla 2008 no doubt had some speed, crashes and all-around fun.
Full Gallery of Thrilla Images
