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<br /> a iau Jav p.m.ac o0o rears Jweet on ueSlgnS araw loop into it — allowing a 'quick- fill
<br /> under consideration for the area.The public is release' by pulling on the tail end of the loo
<br /> invited.For more information,contact Diane line," Carper said. (Look down at your fin:
<br /> Bishop at 682-5471. shoelaces for the most common example loan
<br /> SNOW SPORTS:The Obsidians have of a knot with a "quick-release" draw
<br /> scheduled these outings:Michael Landes will loop.) rop
<br /> lead a six-mile,intermediate-level ski tour to In its half-hitch version, however, the opr
<br /> Rosary Lakes,and Effie Neth will lead a five-to overhand knot is suitable for tying a rope ure
<br /> (hire seven-mile advanced,off-trail snowshoe to to a stone,tree or car bumper. say
<br /> Midnight Lakes,both on Saturday;and Peggy A more-reliable anchor connection, rest
<br /> Lee Mathes will lead a four-mile snowshoe however,is provided by the bowline knot, is a
<br /> outing to Diamond Creek Falls on March 8. sometimes referred to as "the king of '
<br /> Details and sign-up sheets are on the club's knots." It has a tensile strength of 70 on
<br /> bulletin board at the Eugene Family YMCA, percent, meaning the knot should not fail a F
<br /> 2055 Patterson St.,Eugene. even when put under 70 percent of the the
<br /> WATER SPORTS:The UO Outdoor Program carrying-capacity of the rope. (A bowline the
<br /> knot tied with 1,000-pound test rope will bac.
<br /> will conduct a"mini clinic"on custom-fitting hold up to 700 pounds) '
<br /> your kayak Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.at the Outdoor The bowline, because of its simplicity folly
<br /> Program"Barn"at 18th and University streets and security, is probably the most- surf
<br /> in Eugene.The$10 fee includes material for commonly used knot for tying a loop. It's Car
<br /> making your hip and knee pads.Call 346-3730 often used as an anchor knot in rock Mg
<br /> for details,pre-registration. climbing. It will also hold your boat to as •
<br /> CONDITIONING:REI,located at Third and the dock, as well as your sheets in the rop(
<br /> Lawrence in Eugene,will host a free wind. "ovt
<br /> presentation on cross training and conditioning (The 'bowline knot was so-named, ac- by-s
<br /> on Saturday from 11 a.m.to 3 p.m.Experts will cording to the "Illustrated Encyclopedia the
<br /> speak on training gear,nutrition,fitness and of Knots" because, on a square-sailed unti
<br /> climbing-based conditioning.For information, ship, it was the knot used to secured the I
<br /> call Robert Woodson at 465-1800. line from the bow to the weather leech of ciall
<br /> TREE PLANTING:The Eugene Tree forward sail, thus holding the sail closer Out
<br /> Foundation plans a planting on Saturday from 9 to the wind). Fisli
<br /> a.m.to noon at Alder and 26th in Eugene.Bring Its nautical history notwithstanding,
<br /> along a round-tipped shovel if possible.Other the bowline knot today is pronounced of ti
<br /> iii plantings are scheduled for March 16 at - "bow-lyn,"not"bow line." tinu
<br /> Crescent and Gilham and on March 30 on West Another basic knot featured in the Pru:
<br /> Eighth Avenue between Charnelton and Outdoor Program clinic is the aptly- the 1
<br /> Lincoln:For information,call 431-4990. named Figure Eight knot. The basic '1
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<br /> j ON A HIGH overlook facing Mount your gear and arrange campsites. .
<br /> Jefferson, I was among several hun- Amenities vary with each tour,but near-
<br /> dred cyclists who stopped one morn- ly all of them fill up quickly, so it's impor-
<br /> ing last summer to enjoy glorious rays of tart to reserve your space early. Some
<br /> sunshine breaking through the high Cas- tours offer discounts for early registration:
<br /> cade mist. Cycling tours like those listed below in- After E
<br /> Only a handful of us had ever been on dude challenging climbs and occasionally ties provi
<br /> that remote and barely traveled back road. cover as much as 100 miles in a day, but ests, and
<br /> In fact many of us had come from other they are well within reach of a moderately concerts t
<br /> states and countries.However,at that view- fit rider who is willing to train in the two of partici
<br /> point—having just made an arduous eight- or three months preceding the tour. Not waiting,b
<br /> mile climb—we shared in the camaraderie intended to be races, tours emphasize the job of me(
<br /> of being on the road together. enjoyment of getting there on a bicycle. year's tou
<br /> That was during last summer's Oregon Here are some options: east to we
<br /> Bicycle Ride, a seven-day, almost 400-mile • Cycle Oregon, Sept. 7-14: This mas- Lane Cou
<br /> cycling tour that took us past magnificent sive event draws 2,000 cyclists each year to Idaho bore
<br /> vistas, grand open spaces and vast stands tour far-flung sections of Oregon. Because Day, Mite
<br /> of timber. The state of Oregon offers some cyclists quickly spread out,the road seldom Coburg as
<br /> of the greatest road cycling in the world, seems crowded,but Cycle Oregon does take Details:
<br /> and bicycle tours provide the support and on the appearance of a migration.It's amaz- 1-800-CYCI
<br /> facilities to make such a ride more doable. ing to see tiny towns such as Paisley,Ante- • Oreg
<br /> Cycling tours offered by several Oregon. lope and Elkton gather enough volunteers The 16th
<br /> organizations take care of your ride-related to host 2,000 guests, but Cycle Oregon al- loop, begir
<br /> needs: They mark the course, provide good ways enjoys hearty hospitality in these ed to 300 1
<br /> food, ride support, hot showers, transport small towns. that you w
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