Cameron Sanders is a man of many hats. He’s worn a spelunking helmet, a bicycle helmet, a race directors cap, and a work hat as the VP of Product Development and Marketing for Wren Sports. On this episode we focus on the Stetson hat he donned as a Park Ranger shortly after a armed group of far-right extremists seized and occupied the headquarters of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Harney County, Oregon.
Cameron went into a very difficult situation where tensions were high and a community was divide and, as a good outdoorsman, he left it better than he found it. Cameron used his love for public lands, the people who use them, and his love for exploring the world on his bike to help a community heal. That healing came by way of a gravel bike race that showcases the this region of Eastern Oregon in a whole new light.
This armed takeover of a government building is complicated with a history that goes deep. To have a better understanding of the issues in this episode, that we only touch, we recommend that you check out the Bundyville Podcast. They do an excellent job of detailing this event, it’s well done, and I binge-listened to the whole thing! Or you can read the cliff notes on Wikipedia.
Cameron’s been busy, the more I dig, the more I’m impressed with how much this guy has done. He makes me feel lazy! To acknowledge some of his efforts, I thought I’d share some links I’ve found, or that he’s shared with me, as a I researched this episode.
Photography – His flickr account is an impressive collection of trips and photography
Virtual Bikepacking – he’s created a bunch of these and they are mind blowing!
– Bikepacking the White Rim Trail
– Largest collection of bikepacking trips to Glaciers in North America
– Arctic Bikepacking: Tolovana Hotsprings
– Devil’s Creek Trail, Alaska
– Just to name a few
Races/Routes
– Skull Gravel – The route we discussed on today’s episode
– Cap the Climax – A route he’s currently developing in Oregon.
Wren Sports – Cameron brings all of his experience and passion for the outdoors, public spaces, and bikepacking to his role at Wren. I’m excited about our partnership and looking forward to all of the projects Cameron has coming down the pipeline.
Renaissance Cyclist on Instagram – Follow Cameron on the gram!
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