Trek, double EEK! First for you and the roof rack, second for your friend tightening a QR en route. I won't be trying either of those anytime soon (I KNOW what would happen to my bike if I got a roof rack).

I hear Bend is a great place to live.
And good skiing too! Unfortunately as a native Californian I wouldn't be welcome I guess. I may have to remain here until the end of my days since I'll probably never be able to hide my California-ness..