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[rboe]

So, how is the climate around Bend OR?

[Cormanus]

I have to admit, this thread has evoked some different emotions in me. For example, I am jealous of all of the mild climate residents that get to ride year-round (I hope you don't take that for granted). My bike has been sitting since the beginning of November, with only the occasional stop and stare from me. Which has me questioning my manhood, as I live in the same general climate as Ferret (he's in Cincy, I'm in Pittsburgh), and he seems to get on his bike quite often when mine is already in storage! (I guess that has much to do with the fact that I pretty much won't ride in Temps below 50F, thus the questioning of my manhood!) and finally, I'm anxious as I watch the snow piling up around me, waiting for April so I can get in the wind! So for those of you getting on your bikes today, twist the grip for all of us stranded in "wait-til-spring" towns all over the country, and enjoy the ride!

After living in Illinois and Texas, I definitely try not to take Oregon's mild climate for granted. In Illinois, hibernation occurred during the winter. In Texas, hibernation occurred during the summer. Whether riding the bike or not, I'm outdoors year-round in Oregon. The only downside is that being outside in the winter here typically means that you're going to get wet (or own some good rain gear).

I'm hoping to go for a ride today, minus the rain gear.

Funny, really, here you're much more likely to get wet in the summer.

[gossman_imp]

So, how is the climate around Bend OR?

cold in the winter with some snow. late spring through early fall very beautiful.