Bend, Oregon | Mountain Bike Town USA | Official Mountain Bike Guide 1 | Page 10

Local Culture Picks Up When the Ride Winds Down As thrilling as Bend is from the saddle, it’s all that and more on water. For starters, after an epic day of riding, the cool, clear Deschutes River beckons. Make like a townie and grab anything that floats — an air mattress, raft, inner tube or stand-up paddle board — and let the current carry you through the Old Mill District’s shops and restaurants. GO HERE: The Old Mill District