Mud wreck or not, this gentleman could not be stopped Sunday at the Double Down Hoe Down. // Photo Jon Snyder. I haven’t been to a downhill mountain bike race since I rode outlaw Daughter of the Hellathon in the Olympic national Forest back in ’87. My how things change. I went out on Sunday […]
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According to Dr. Bob Lutz, head the Bicycle Advisory Board, the next stage in the hiring process for the City of Spokane’s new Bike/Ped Coordinator will occur on April 17, when three candidates will travel to Spokane for in-person interview. Lutz says the hope is that the selection committee would make a final decision the
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The Double Down Hoe Down is coming to Beacon Hill this weekend, with races on both Saturday and Sunday. Each day will also have a kids downhill race. Why not lube the chain and give it go? Tell ’em OTM sent ya.
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The Spokesman Review reported today that County Commissioners have voted to bail out the Parks Board and pay $4.3 million to buy the downtown YMCA property. As I mentioned before, this is a terrible idea. Not only is this a poor site for Conservation Futures, it will suck up one quater of the Conservation Futures
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Spokane finally has a plan. A sustainability plan. Here’s a good opportunity to put in your two-cents: *********************************************** CITIZENS INVITED TO COMMENT ON SUSTAINABILITY ACTION PLAN Plan to be considered by Council on March 30 *********************************************** Citizens are invited to comment on the Sustainability Action Plan that will be considered by the Spokane City Council
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According to some experts David Thompson’s early 19th century exploration and mapping achievements surpass Lewis and Clark. He spent a lot of time in what would become Idaho and Washington. North Idaho College give’s you a chance to travel back in time tomorrow: NIC to offer presentation on David Thompson’s natural world Who: Wildlife education
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For many cyclists, March is the first month to recover the bike from the garage and take the first ride of the year. There are a few things to keep in mind for early spring riding. Before you ride, do a quick clean up on your bike. There are a lot of things you could
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I know this isn’t directly outdoor related, but it’s pretty big news if you are a fan of Democracy Now! Goodman has an important perspective lacking in mainstream media and large following across the country. She’ll be at G.U. on April 20. You can call the radio station for more details.
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David Suzuki is coming to Spokane and you can get a $5 discount on the tickets. This should be an amazing event for anyone interested in sustainability and world affairs: Get Lit! Festival Author David T. Suzuki Looks at the Big Picture, plus William Dietrich –appearing at The Bing Crosby Theater, April 18, 2009, 8:00
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