Everyday Cyclist

Winter Commutes & Fat Bike Adventures

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 ...
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Those Thieving Bike Thieves

By Justin Short The phone rang at 4:30 a.m. one dismal rainy morning at The Hub, a dilapidated office space that housed several bike organizations ...
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The Full Moon Fiasco

The moon’s gravitational pull causes the rising and falling of tides in our planetary oceans; we humanoid creatures composed of 70% water have no hope ...
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The Triumphant Return of 24-Hour Mountain Bike Racing

After a two-year hiatus, 24-hour mountain bike racing returns to Riverside State Park in Spokane. The original organizers of the legendary 24 Hours Round the ...
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Early Season Fitness

The first time I showed up to the 24-hour mountain bike race in Riverside State Park, I was riddled with anxiety. “Three laps? That’s 45 ...
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The Dumbest Ride of the Year

This is the small tale about the second dumbest ride I did all last year. The actual dumbest one wasn’t worth writing about. It was ...
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Illustration of a milk carton with a "Have you seen me?" notice of a lost biker, Wahoo GPS device, and breakfast cereal and banana.

Bike Navigation: 5 Ideas To Not Get Lost

Five ideas for bike navigation, including the best apps and GPS technology, for help to not get lost while cycling.
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Illustration of a man cycling on a speedy road bike with 3 red lightening bolts pointing to his rear-end indicating pain.

Proper Bike Fit Matters: 5 Reasons Why

Learn 5 reasons why a proper bike fit matters and when to schedule an appointment with a professional bike fitter.
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Illustration of a cyclist carrying his mountain bike across a muddyl-colored river while a big-eyed alligator in the water and a green snake curled around a tree branch watch him.

Smash the Winter Cycling Blues

Everyday Cyclist columnist Justin Short shares how some riders cope with winter riding conditions and about his latest bikepacking adventure.
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