Bend Endurance Academy is hosting Reel Rock 17 on April 2 at Tower Theatre. Reel Rock is presented by our local partner, Mountain Supply, and all proceeds will be going to support Vàmonos Outside and Bend Endurance Academy. Get excited to see the newest climbing films from French phenom Seb Bouin, Palestinian climbers with Andrew Bisharat and Austrian power duo Babsi Zangerl and Jacopo Larcher. Are you in the market for a new bike this season? Whether you’re sending it downhill, road riding, or anything in between, we have the bike and gear for you at the Bend Bike Swap starting on April 21 and ending on April 23. This event is organized by the Bend Endurance Academy and will be hosted by Thump Coffee Roasters in Northwest Crossing.
Save the Dates!
- Sunday, April 2 at 7:30pm — Reel Rock 17
- Friday, April 21 from 10:30am-4:30pm — Item Check-In
- Saturday, April 22 from 10am-4:30pm — BIKE SWAP!
- Sunday, April 23 from 10am-12pm — Unsold Item Pick-Up
Locations
- Reel Rock 17 — Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend
- Bend Bike Swap — Thump Coffee, 549 NW York Ave., Bend
Reel Rock 17, presented by Mountain Supply, features three new climbing films: Burning the Flame, DNA and Resistance Climbing. Tickets are available for $22 through Tower Theatre. This community event brings together climbers, alpinists and outdoor enthusiasts for the latest adventure films. All proceeds from Reel Rock ticket sales will support Vàmonos Outside and Bend Endurance Academy. Tickets sales are limited to one show, so grab yours before they’re gone!
Online registration of sale items for Bend Bike Swap continues through April 17th! Register your bike or gear through Bikeswapbend.com. Item intake is April 21st at the swap site. New cyclist? Seasoned pro? We have something for everyone! Our volunteers are a team of professional mechanics, bike shop locals and avid cyclists who can help you find exactly what you need. Our outdoor testing area will help you dial in on your next bike, or get technical assistance from our volunteers. The Bend Bike Swap is a great place to find your next bike, but it’s also a community event to kick off the 2023 season with a bang!
We are always excited to welcome new volunteers to help with the Bend Bike Swap. If you choose to volunteer, you will be able to attend a VIP preview sale of the inventory before it is released to the public. Additionally, you will be able to network with other community members that are experienced within the cycling world as well as other outdoor sports enthusiasts.
Executive Director Mike Rougeux says, “Reel Rock and the Bend Bike Swap are two great fundraising events that allow Bend Endurance Academy to engage with our larger community and kick things off for the spring climbing and riding seasons.”
Remember to bring your helmet if you plan to test-ride a bike at the swap.
For more information about the Bend Bike Swap please visit bikeswapbend.com or contact Ann Leitheiser at ann@bendenduranceacademy.org.
For more information about Reel Rock 17, please visit towertheatre.org/tickets-and-events/moutain-supply-presents-reel-rock-17.
About Bend Endurance Academy:
The Bend Endurance Academy is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Central Oregon with a mission to promote healthy living through active, outdoor experiences. We emphasize teamwork, inclusion, personal growth and community responsibility.
Founded in 2009, the Bend Endurance Academy currently features development programs for youth and juniors in Rock Climbing, Cycling and Nordic Skiing. In 2019, more than 900 people participated in our programs and participants ranged in age from 4-74 years of age.
The Academy operates in the Deschutes National Forest under a Special Use Permit from the US Forest Service and in partnership with the Bend Rock Gym, Meissner Nordic and many local businesses.
Mission:
The Bend Endurance Academy promotes healthy living through active, outdoor experiences. All programs offered emphasize teamwork, inclusion, personal growth and community responsibility.
Vision:
A world with active, inspired and more engaged people.
Donate:
Donating money to the Academy is a great way to support our mission and vision. Our programs charge tuition but we do not turn children away because of what they can afford. We run a very lean company with low overhead and use our resources efficiently. Business sponsorships, fundraisers and events are important for our success, but it is still individual donors — our families — who give the most!
- Individuals:
Individuals may make tax-deductible donations because we are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. We also accept gear donations like bicycles, skis and other sport equipment that we use as loaners or provide to kids in need. - Businesses:
Businesses may sponsor the Academy, our facility, uniforms or one of our events.
