I met Hank Greer, Out There’s longtime Everyday Cyclist columnist, where it may be statistically most likely to do so: on his daily work commute on the Centennial Trail. Returning from a downtown grocery run and anxious to put the ice cream away, I caught up to him and started to pass him on the […]
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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 challenging bike trails worth checking out this season. Route of the Hiawatha This 15-mile trail leads through 10 tunnels and across seven trestles (some over 200 feet high). The 1.6
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“I like not driving. Bike commuting is a great way to think about things, before work or after you leave,” says Russ Lee, CEO of INB. “It’s my workout for the day.” Lee moved to Spokane from Bellingham, Wash., in June 2015, and chose to live on the north side of town because of the
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BRRC Race Series If you live in Spokane, you are most likely familiar with Bloomsday. If you are a runner in Spokane, chances are you’ve heard of other local races, such as the Spokane Marathon and St. Paddy’s 5 miler. But did you know that these races, along with several others, are all connected as
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Comfortable shoes, a positive attitude, good endurance, hydration, and yummy trail snacks make all the difference when hiking with children. WASHINGTON Bowl & Pitcher Loop / Trail #25, Riverside State Park: After crossing the swinging bridge and going up the steps, turn downriver (right) onto trail #25. Down the steep bank, the river rages
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Early spring, when the weather can sometimes make just about everything you enjoy doing outside impractical, is a great time of year to start thinking about spring and summer adventures to come. I often catch myself daydreaming about new recreational infrastructure too, like new trails I would love to see built near downtown Spokane that
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Snyder to discuss economic data relating to outdoor trail recreation at the 2018 Expo On Sunday, February 25th, at 1:30 p.m., join Jon Snyder at the Great Spokane Outdoor and Bike Expo for a presentation on the future of Washington State trails. Snyder is the Outdoor Recreation and Economic Development Policy Advisor to Governor Inslee,
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The Numerica Happy Girls Run will be happening September 23 at the Mukogawa Ft. Wright Institute near Spokane Falls Community College. Join other like-minded ladies, and choose between a half marathon, 10k or 5k option. The run will follow the Centennial Trail as it winds its way along the Spokane River and through Riverside State
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The Spokane Marathon organizers (the Bloomsday Road Runners Club) seem to have a sixth sense when it comes to scheduling this event. Without exception in the past several years, race morning has brought perfect running conditions: cool and sunny. At this point in the running season, many people are winding down their race schedule and
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It’s simple math: local craft beer + running buddies + Centennial Trail = good times. This winning formula led to the birth of the Centennial Beer Chase in the fall of 2016. The event returns this year on October 7, with teams of up to six runners and a driver taking off in Spokane in
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