Every fall we get visited by sales reps from a variety of companies in the cycling industry. Sometimes there isn't much new to see and things are kind of business as usual. Other times they have new and exciting products that make us rethink or reorganize entire product categories, or create new ones! As fall … Continue reading New Products That We Kinda Like A Lot Part 1
Should you try cyclocross? Absolutely. The races are business in the front, party in the back, just like the mullet sported by US National CX Champ Stephen Hyde.
Ortlieb offered a sneak peek at the 2018 Seat-Pack M and Handlebar-Pack S at this year's Sea Otter Classic. They were tested beforehand; here's the scoop. Source: 2018 Ortlieb Seat-Pack M and Handlebar-Pack S - BIKEPACKING.com
A message from the Managing Director of Awesomeness himself, we present to you the top ten reasons you should be racing the Highlander (in no particular order). 1. Like climbing? We have nearly 2400 feet of climbing for the long race. 2. Like descending? What goes up must come down! The orange trail has over … Continue reading Top Ten Reasons to Ride the Highlander
Bikepacking has long been one of my favorite ways to explore, relax, and challenge myself. I put together this overview to help others get the wheels turning (pun intended). This is not a comprehensive guide on bikepacking; treat it more as a list of considerations and some strategies for success. My belief is that there … Continue reading Bikepacking Basics
If you missed Part 1 check it out! With the Emmet County Smart Commute just a few weeks away we thought it would be great to share some of our thoughts and tips about commuting. Our staff has several year-round bike commuters and all of us ride to work regularly in the summer. If you … Continue reading Bike Commuting Tips Part 2
By Karen Wright When asked to do a blog about women's bike clinics I was happy to oblige. A big part of the women's clinics are the support and camaraderie that women share with each other. There is nothing more empowering then a group of women working together to learn and support other women in the … Continue reading The Joy of Women’s Cycling Skills Clinics
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