The sea of wind turbines seemed to push us along as we motored south on our way to Bend for a long weekend. As our “This American Life” podcast episode came to an end, we exited the highway and tuned into some Talking Heads to awaken our stoke for pedaling. Mountain bikes in tow, we […]
Halfway to Bend: Wine Country Single-track in Echo, Oregon Read More »
Most years there are plenty of places to find snow-free singletrack in the Spokane area come March, and sometimes even all winter long, but this year you may need to travel a bit to find ridable early-season dirt. Or maybe you’re bored with your go-to late-winter riding routes and want to get out of town
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Mountain bike lovers, rejoice. The Whitefish Mountain Resort Bike Park in Whitefish, Montana, opened June 18 for the season, and this year features new trails and a second chairlift. The Bike Park encompasses more than 30 miles of mountain bike trails, including 22 downhill trails in three zones serviced by two chairlifts. This year, 3
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Riding the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route from New Mexico to Canada The Great Divide Mountain Bike Route offers up to 200,000 feet of elevation gain over a distance of 2,745 miles. It roughly follows the Continental Divide, crossing it back and forth about 30 times, from Banff, Alberta, to Antelope Wells, New Mexico. When
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Biking as a family has never been easier. From bike trailers that hold two children and toddler balance bikes to trail-a-bikes and child-bike seats, there are creative combinations to ensure that each family member has a safe seat for the journey. More than great exercise, biking is a lifelong skill that teaches children about responsibility,
Best Family Bike Rides: These Inland NW Trails Are Great for Kids of All Ages Read More »
If ever I wanted to be adopted by a town, I’d like to be able to call Fernie my home. In fact, in a single weekend visit it already feels like that. It isn’t the way everyone greets you with quaint Canadian charm, eh (they do), or the surrounding mountains in which the town is
Home Sweet Home to the North: Fernie, B.C. Read More »
Between bike shop advertisements and outdoor articles over the past couple of months, you can’t help but notice that the popularity of fat bikes is climbing beyond the “cool and unique” level. Plus, more ski resorts are finding that skiers and bikers can peacefully coexist on at least some Nordic trails, further increasing your riding
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According to Dave Mannino, Shop Manager of 2 Wheel Transit in Spokane, fat bikes are not just for snow anymore. “Our customers are now railing these bikes on the High Drive trails, Riverside State Park singletrack, sandy beaches and county dirt roads,” he says. Whether you’re looking to extend your season on local trails, challenge
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Over 100 resorts in North America are now offering lift-served mountain biking with increased rider demand for a range of gravity oriented trails, from fun, flowy green and blue singletrack to black and double black descents littered with jumps and other technical features. Several resorts here in the Inland Northwest, including Schweitzer, Whitefish Mountain Resort,
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