Biking

Family biking on the trail of the Coeur d'Alenes.

Idaho’s Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes

The Cadillac of Biking Trails The paved, non-motorized, mostly-flat Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes rail trail is “The Cadillac of biking trails,” says long-time Wallace ...
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Fish Lake Trail Bench

Lockner vs Pierce County Decision Amended

Last month, Out There Outdoors reported on the recent Washington State Supreme Court decision that protected recreational immunity. Known as Lockner vs Pierce County, the ...
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Race and Explore in the Silver Valley this June

This June, the Silver Valley’s where it’s at. With an extreme dirt bike endurance race on the beautiful Silver Mountain, an epic downhill mountain bike ...
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Go Play Outside: Summertime Events in Idaho’s Silver Valley

North Idaho’s Silver Valley between 4th of July Pass east of Coeur d’Alene to Lookout Pass near the Montana state line has undergone a dramatic ...
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Protect Your Melon—Be Proactive about Head Injury while Cycling

When I was in elementary school, a man demonstrated the importance of helmet safety by dropping a watermelon on the concrete. It was a convincing— ...
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Photo of three bikerpackers on the Columbia Plateau Trail.

8 Inland NW Bike Trails to Add to Your Bucket List

  Whether you prefer long road tours, short family-friendly rides, or bikepacking off the grid, the Inland Northwest offers an array of beautiful, fun, and ...
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Prevent Bike Theft with These Tips

When you’ve invested big in your bike, the last things you want to deal with are the headache (and heartache) of it being stolen. Although ...
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Spokane Bike People: Monica & Rick Bates

“My greatest challenge is trying to keep up with Monica and all the other riders on Strava,” says Rick Bates, 56. Cycling with his wife ...
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Photo of e-bike rider on side of trail admiring the view.

State of Inland Northwest Mountain Bike Trails

 What’s New with Spokane Area Mountain Bike Trails Mountain biking in the greater Spokane area is phenomenal, and it’s one of the main reasons I ...
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