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Good morning,

Today is stage 1 of the Mt. Hood Cycling Classic, and the racers are getting lucky this year with light wind. Today’s route runs through Mosier, Rowena Crest and Sevenmile Hill, so if you’re not doing anything go cheer them on. Winds today will be easterly, in the 13-15 range at Stevenson and Rooster. From Hood River east, it will be light, picking up to 5-10 in the afternoon. These low clouds we have in the Gorge this morning… they’ll burn off pretty quickly leaving us with a sunny day (Cathy? Sunbathing? Call me?)

Coming up tomorrow, high pressure inland combines with low pressure off the coast for east wind at Stevenon and Rooster in the 17-20 range. In Hood River, we’ll have light wind early, picking up to 5-10 in the afternoon. Tomorrow is the high-speed Criterium race (where bikers ride in circles for a long time and then sprint around the last circle) in Hood River in the afternoon, so stop by a check it out.

Sunday looks calm in the morning, with west wind picking up to the 12-15 range in the afternoon. If you’re into high wind kiting or windsurfing, Monday and Tuesday, Tuesday especially, are your days.

Coming up this evening, there’s an open house in the *old* Northwave building at 1225 Wasco. Now in the building are the following businesses: Hermosa Bike Tours, Kuvia kayak sails, Airtime and Watson Performance. Come down and check out these local businesses and get free Brats and Beer.

Also, tonight is First Friday in Hood River, as well as the first day of the White Salmon Spring Festival. Remember, there’s an all-sport swap meet tomorrow from noon to three. Gear drop-off is tonight starting at 4:30. This weekend, is the Black Dog Dual Sport ride (Hood River County Fairgrounds – Saturday on Mt. Hood and Sunday in Post Canyon), The Tour de Hood road bike ride (out on the roads), and a class V whitewater race on the Little White Salmon River (details to follow, but you can get some on Facebook).

I’ve had a few questions about more mountain bike trails. There’s still snow on all the north-facing slopes and there are still trees down on the trails. So, no, nothing else has opened up yet (and that’s straight from Jimmy T, who’s sitting next to me.)

And best of all, it’s going to be in the 70’s today and the 80’s tomorrow and Sunday.

Have an awesome day today!

Temira

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Good morning,

We have a low pressure system off the coast, and that’s going to keep Gorge westerlies in the 14-17 range today, with a chance of showers and less wind in the afternoon.

Coming up tomorrow, low pressure system hangs of the coast. That’s the opposite of what we want, so we’ll see light wind for much of the day. Then, late in the afternoon, depending on what that low pressure system does, we may see a short burst of strong wind, but it’s not going to be anything to plan your day around.

Wednesday morning looks similar to Monday and Tuesday, with clouds and light wind, as yet another low pressure system sets up near Vancouver Island. At this point, it looks like that low will track across the border in the afternoon, giving us 24-27mph in the eastern Gorge.

If the wind doesn’t happen Wednesday, there’s still the Kayak Shed’s shop paddle, sailboat races, and the first Hood River Tri practice of the season, meeting near the Event Site at 6pm. If you’ve never tried tri, feel free to show up. It’s a 500 yard swim, 2 mile run and 7 mile bike ride. Everyone is welcome, and it’s free.

Finally, the Mt. Hood Cycling Classic starts on Thursday, and if you’re not riding, consider volunteering. This event couldn’t happen without all the volunteers. Check out MHCC’s websitefor more information.

Have an awesome day today!

Temira

p.s. If you find this report useful, entertaining, or just want to recognize all the hard work that goes into it, please take the time to make a donation by clicking on the sad-looking link below. For a suggested donation of $10, I’ll add you to the email version of this list ‘til April 2012, putting you in the running for cool prizes donated by the weekly sponsors.