There is nothing quite like the pleasure of a group ride. I don’t know of any other sporting activity that has the same level of energy and camaraderie as cycling with a group of buddies. I’m not the only one: This excellent piece about the lost art of the group ride has been making the rounds. There is no better way to build your bike handling skills and fitness than … [Read more...] about Cycling Motivation: Group Rides
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Hudacek & Van Beek: Hood River to Canadian Border
On September 6, just a few days before the 2020 smokestorm hit Washington, Corbin Hudacek and Jamie Van Beek teamed up for a 7-day south-to-north off-road cycling adventure based on the Washington Backcountry Discovery Route. The duo covered 640 miles and over 72,000′ of climbing in 7 days all off-road and gravel except for a few paved … [Read more...] about Hudacek & Van Beek: Hood River to Canadian Border
‘Cross is Here 2019
2019 is a big year for cyclocross in the Pacific Northwest. The headline news is that the USA Cycling Cyclocross Championships will be held at Fort Steilacoom Park December 5-10. The Seattle-area season kicks off Sunday September 8th with MFG Cyclocross' Lake Sammamish GP presented by Planetbox. Cyclocross originated in the early 1900s as an off-season training … [Read more...] about ‘Cross is Here 2019
Finding Power as a Female Runner
It’s no shocker that running as a woman can really suck. There are the unrealistic body images to live up to, menstrual cramp pains and mid-race hygiene product changes, bladder leaks, childbirth recovery, double sports bras to keep the girls in check, untameable tangled hair, the dreaded camel toe, objectifying comments by onlookers, and the paralyzing fear of running … [Read more...] about Finding Power as a Female Runner
NW MTB Series 2019 Finale
Wednesday evening August 15 was the finale of the 2019 Northwest Mountain Bike Series. Also known as the “Wednesday Night World Championships,” this was the series’ sixth season. The “world championships” reference pokes fun at the fact that although riders at local races and group rides are just out for bragging rights, everyone acts as though World Championship stripes … [Read more...] about NW MTB Series 2019 Finale