Everyday Cyclist

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 ...

Justin M. Short May 21, 2023

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 ...

Justin M. Short March 19, 2023

Five ideas for bike navigation, including the best apps and GPS technology, for help to not get lost while cycling.

Justin M. Short September 28, 2022

Learn 5 reasons why a proper bike fit matters and when to schedule an appointment with a professional bike fitter.

Justin M. Short August 20, 2022

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

Justin M. Short March 16, 2022

Long-distance winter fatbike racing is grueling, but that's why some riders say they do it. Meet Inland NW bikers who embrace the challenge.

Justin M. Short February 8, 2022

Everyday Cyclist: Justin M. Short shares shoulder season rambles about his fall bikepacking adventure in north Idaho and western Montana.

Justin M. Short December 1, 2021

I left my house a couple of hours before dawn. It was my 47th birthday, and I thought it would be a great idea to ...

Justin M. Short September 27, 2021

Everyday Cyclist columnist details his experience completing the 2021 Cross-Washington Mountain Bike Race (XWA).

Justin M. Short July 31, 2021