Everyday Cyclist

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 ...

Justin M. Short July 22, 2023

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

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 ...

Justin M. Short March 19, 2023

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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.

Justin M. Short September 28, 2022

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.

Justin M. Short August 20, 2022

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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.

Justin M. Short March 16, 2022

Illustration of a person fatbiking on a snow covered trail.

Winter Fatbike Racing: The Pursuit of Ultra Fatness

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

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Fall Bikepacking Rambles, From Idaho to Montana

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

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Smoke Season Riding

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