Spokatopia returns for 2026 to Camp Sekani Park on Saturday, June 20, bringing Spokane’s mountain bike community together for a day of riding, bike demos, shuttling, outdoor adventure films and exhibitors. Come try one of the latest mountain bikes from Pivot and brands such as Devinci. The Spokatopia bike shuttles are a major draw of the event and the only day of the year when […]
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By Bradley Bleck Cover photo courtesy of River City Youth While the bicycle’s superpower is getting its rider from Point A to Point B, that’s just the beginning. Bicycles also bring people together, serving as a catalyst to build community. One way that is happening in the Inland Northwest is with the River City Youth’s (RCY) bike bus in Spokane’s West Central neighborhood.
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Cover photo courtesy of Two Wheeler and Ski Dealer Proper chain lubrication is one of the most important—and often overlooked—aspects of bicycle maintenance. A clean, well-lubricated chain improves ride quality, extends drivetrain life and saves money over time. In recent years, immersion chain waxing has gained popularity as a superior alternative to traditional drip lubricants. For riders
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Dialing In Comfort and Control for Rough Gravel Descents By Linea Jantz Cover photo courtesy of Linea Jantz I got my first gravel bike last spring. I have loved the more nimble climbing ability; however, descents I wouldn’t think about twice on my mountain bike wreck my wrists. The breaking (braking?) point was a ride up the dirt roads on Dooley Mountain near
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By John Bowman The StormKing Trails currently encompass just under 7 miles of singletrack and 4 miles of connecting logging roads for a total of just under 11 miles of trails to explore on the City of Rathdrum property on Rathdrum Mountain (once known as StormKing Mountain). With descending trails on both the west and east sides of the property, there are
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Mountain biking and hiking trails, disc golf course and other attractions were recently built on City of Rathdrum parkland. By Eric Deady Cover photo courtesy of Lynn Short StormKing Mountain, also known as Rathdrum Mountain, sits in a unique cultural and ecological environment, existing simultaneously as a resource-rich spot on the map that has historically provided timber, water and other resources to the
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By JP Vallières Cover photo courtesy of Shallan Knowles Climbing gyms are fun. All you have to do is show up, hang out with friends and climb until the holds beat you into a strange elation. You could say it’s a high that doesn’t have any gloomy comedowns. Sure, you know you burned a lot of calories and you’re starting to see definition,
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The 21-year-old has gone from a workplace accident to the paraclimbing world championships in short order. By JP Vallières Cover photo courtesy of Angus Meredith Mason Keough is strong. One of the strongest climbers you’ll find at any climbing gym in the area. His style is efficient, clean and powerful, depending on what’s needed. He’s one of those climbers who makes others a little jealous, whispering to themselves, “Why can’t I
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By Sara Kennedy When I discovered duathlon a few years ago, I found the ultimate multisport cheat code. Similar to triathlon (swim + bike + run) but with the swim leg replaced by a second run (or sometimes just removed altogether), duathlons are offered in a variety of distances. Often run side by side with triathlons, duathlons pull in a fraction
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