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World Bicycle Relief

World Bicycle Relief

December 14, 2024

World Bicycle Relief (WBR) is a one-of-a-kind organization whose mission is to promote economic and educational opportunity through bicycle ownership. Donate to WBR through Seattle’s Jack Seifert and get ...

Route Maker: Troy Hopwood

Route Maker: Troy Hopwood

December 13, 2024

Troy Hopwood has local legend status for developing the Cross Washington bikepacking route, and organizing the annual Cross-Washington Bikepacking Grand Depart (also known as XWA) held every May.

Route Maker: Roger Burton

Route Maker: Roger Burton

December 8, 2024

Bothell resident Roger Burton gets credited by his peers for being the original inspiration for establishing new gravel routes in King County and beyond.

Route Maker: Quinn Dusenberry

Route Maker: Quinn Dusenberry

November 18, 2024

With increasing interest in gravel and dirt cycling, read this profile of Quinn Dusenberry who is establishing new routes north and south and west of the Cascade Crest.

Route Maker: Don "Shiggy" Person

Route Maker: Don “Shiggy” Person

November 3, 2024

With increasing interest in gravel and dirt cycling, read this profile of Don “Shiggy” Person who is establishing new routes in the hills west of Wenatchee, and in the dirt ...

How to Release a Stubborn Tubeless Tire Bead

How to Release a Stubborn Tubeless Tire Bead

October 28, 2024

Try using these steps to release a stubborn tubeless bicycle tire bead from a wheel rim.

Kresser's Tour de Volcanoes

Kresser’s Tour de Volcanoes

October 23, 2024

During June and July 2018, Richard Kresser completed what we think is a one-of-a-kind, human-powered, south to north enchainment of all 16 of the “active” Cascade Range volcanoes.

XWA 2024: Chris Wilson & Rob Parker @ Snoqualmie Pass

XWA 2024: Chris Wilson & Rob Parker @ Snoqualmie Pass

June 10, 2024

On day four of the 2024 Cross Washington bikepacking event, John Stamstad and David Longdon chatted with Chris Wilson and Rob Parker east of Snoqualmie Pass. Chris and Rob have ...

XWA 2024: Robin Smith @ Snoqualmie Pass

XWA 2024: Robin Smith @ Snoqualmie Pass

June 6, 2024

On day four of the 2024 Cross Washington bikepacking event, John Stamstad and I chatted with Robin Smith east of Snoqualmie Pass. Robin talked us through some of his gear ...

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