Let me preface this piece with the fact that I think mountain bike races should be tough, technical, fun, and not extraordinarily long. If you look at World Cup XC races the winning times are usually right around 90 minutes. Also, many of the racers are now riding full suspension bikes and using dropper posts … Continue reading The Best Real Mountain Bike Races in Michigan
Bicycle Helmets: A How-To
If you can't tell what's wrong in the picture above, you need some help. Does your helmet look like this? Or have you had the same helmet since 1983 (or even more than 5 years old)? Or are you one of those tough guys who doesn't wear a helmet? If you answered yes to any … Continue reading Bicycle Helmets: A How-To
Gravel: Michigan’s dirty blessing
Gravel roads are where it's at. What "it's" am I talking about? It, man. I'm talking about it. If you don't get it, I'm gonna make you understand. Right now. Here in Michigan, we have more than 30,000 miles of unpaved roads. Some improved, others not so much (read: sand). But the fact of the … Continue reading Gravel: Michigan’s dirty blessing
All About Snowshoeing
We did a short interview about snowshoeing for a newspaper downstate. After giving ourselves a hearty pat on the back we thought you all might enjoy learning a bit more about the benefits of snowshoeing. Enjoy! Please tell me a little bit in general about snowshoeing in Michigan. What makes snowshoeing the perfect winter activity? … Continue reading All About Snowshoeing
Caring For Your Bike During Winter Riding
For many riders snow doesn't mean an end to the riding season. Whether you ride in the white stuff for recreation or commute on sloppy roads and sidewalks; your bike is going to need some extra care to survive the winter. The combination of cold, moisture (or ice), and worst of all salt can wreak havoc … Continue reading Caring For Your Bike During Winter Riding
New Products That We Kinda Like A Lot Part 2
Part 2 of our look at some of the new and cool gear in the shop. Norco Ithaqua 2 - Norco is a new brand to the shop but as the most popular bike brand in Canada, you may have heard of them. The Ithaqua is their carbon fatbike for people who want the lightest, … Continue reading New Products That We Kinda Like A Lot Part 2
New Products That We Kinda Like A Lot Part 1
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
CycleOps Hammer: The Pinnacle of Smart Trainer Tech (that I have tried)
Why settle for less?
Cyclocross: Kind of a Big Deal
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.
2018 Ortlieb Seat-Pack M and Handlebar-Pack S – BIKEPACKING.com
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
Life at the 45 