Inland Northwesterners overwhelmingly adore winter sports. We daydream about hulking piles of the powder many flatlanders dread. When the first flakes fall, we assault mountains and trails in droves on snowboards, snowshoes, and skis. We remake roads and parks into Nordic ski, sledding, and fat biking playgrounds. We find a hundred ways to have fun […]
Over the Ice and Through the Snow: Winter Bike Commuting Read More »
It takes some preparation, a little planning, and a touch of patience, but winter commuting is very doable in Spokane, Coeur d’Alene, Sandpoint and many other towns around the colder, snowier regions of the Pacific Northwest. Yes, it gets cold, but most of the time the roads are clear. And when road conditions are bad,
Winter Bike Commuting in the Inland NW: 5 Steps to Make it Fun Read More »
Winter in the Inland Northwest can bring about Seasonal Affective Disorder, that general malaise known as SAD. With exercise being one way to ward off SAD, consider the medicinal value offered by winter bike commuting, which provides just the exercise to lift your spirits. If this sounds appealing, here’s how to prepare yourself. Getting Your
Beat the Winter Blues Commuting by Bike Read More »
It’s December 1st and I’m on my first snow commute of the year. I’m delighted to hit the snowy streets and hear the purr of gravel tires in fresh snow on the side of the back streets through the industrial area east of downtown, and already the day’s terror from work is sloughing from my
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I remember the first time I stopped to listen to the sound of snow falling hard in the countryside. It sounded like the rush of water, distant and muffled. I can also remember the sting of staying out too long in wet clothing at the sledding hill. Winter can be subtle, or gloomy, or hostile,
Everyday Cyclist columnist Justin Short explains what it might take for Spokane to become a wholehearted bike town that is safe, convenient, and easily navigable for bikers of all ages and ability levels.
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Winter is more adventurous when you’re bike commuting. Join the Icy Bike Winter Commute Challenge, happening every year from Oct. 1 to March 31.
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Everyday Cyclist Column: Justin Short reflects on his first bike and the beginning of his lifelong obsession with bikes and bike-riding.
Kmart Bike Shaped Object Read More »
Two years ago I parked my bike in front of Muv Fitness downtown Spokane. Smoke from nearby fires hung heavy over the city, and a treadmill offered the only reasonable long run option that week. After two tedious hours of all-work-and-no-pleasure joint pounding, I descended to street level, opened the doors, and stepped onto the
Editorial: The Best Kind of Bike Read More »
“I like not driving. Bike commuting is a great way to think about things, before work or after you leave,” says Russ Lee, CEO of INB. “It’s my workout for the day.” Lee moved to Spokane from Bellingham, Wash., in June 2015, and chose to live on the north side of town because of the
Spokane Bike People: INB Banker & Bike-Commuter Russ Lee Read More »
