When I think of race directing, I imagine someone hanging onto a cliff by their fingertips. If all goes well, they scramble up, carry on, and no one notices. But one rock tumbles, a handhold slips, and they plummet to jeers of disgruntled participants who believe idiots seal their own fate. Eighteen years ago, I […]
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AUG 12th A great way to get out on the stunning Priest River is through the upcoming PORPA Sprints, put on by the Pend Oreille Rowing and Paddling Association (PORPA). This second-annual event is a day full of non-motorized races on the river, including watercraft demos and a free session from local Kalispel tribe members
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Priest River – AUG 12 A great way to get out on the stunning Priest River is through the upcoming PORPA Sprints, put on by the Pend Oreille Rowing and Paddling Association (PORPA). This second-annual event is a day full of non-motorized races on the river, including watercraft demos and a free session from local
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Inland Northwest bike races and rides offer plenty of chances to get out and ride with your pedaling peeps. If you recall from our last issue, the daunting task of identifying Spokane as a proper bike town was meticulously defined and decided. Sure, there are things that our community and region could work on, but,
(sponsored content) Calling all trail running enthusiasts and nature lovers! Get ready to immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes of Mt. Spokane at The Kan Trail Race. Ponderosa Racing is proud to present The Kan for its second year, offering a range of distances to cater to all athletes: 10k, 25k, and 50k. Ponderosa Racing
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Ella Erickson describes downhill mountain bike racing as two to three minutes of whipping speed that puts your technical skills and mental focus to the test. The three-time national champion is a member of the USA Cycling Women’s National Team, and in 2022 she was one of four riders selected by Team USA to compete
May 12–14: Northwest Cup, Dry Hill Bike Park, Port Angeles, Wash. May 20–21: Cascadia Dirt Cup, Post Canyon, Hood River, Ore. June 10–11: Cascadia Dirt Cup, Tiger Mountain, Issaquah, Wash. June 16–18: North American Enduro Cup, Silver Mountain, Kellogg, Idaho June 23–25: Northwest Cup, Tamarack Bike Park, Donnelly, Idaho June 30–July 2: Northwest Cup, Whitefish
Although road bike registrations have decreased over the years, the interest in gravel rides and races has only climbed. Capitalizing on this trend, two long-time regional road rides have added gravel routes, and a new gravel race near Sandpoint is set for this fall. Lilac Century’s New Gravel Leg May 21 The Lilac Century Ride
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Ready to run, bike, paddle, swim, and have some new adventures in the upcoming race season? After a couple of lower-profile years, the spring and summer calendar is packed with chances to test your mettle individually or as a team in a host of outdoor races, runs, and rides. Some dates are still TBA, and
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With more visitors to public lands, human-induced wear and tear has increased and Leave No Trace practices are more important than ever.
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