“We’ve just lost our venue!” “What?” I replied, hearing the edge of panic in my race director’s voice. “The owners have sold the property, where are we going to hold…
Depending on the venue for fat bike races, you might be stuck dropping your gear off against a fence post as you head out to hammer in the powder. Imagine returning shivering and…
I’ve done a lot of group rides over the years. Sometimes I’m among the faster people, and sometimes I’m the one everybody’s waiting for at the designated stops. When you’re the slow…
I'm always happy to test out new jerseys, so I was excited to get the offer from Nalini to test their Phantom Green SS jersey. Nalini is Italian, and there's just something…
Nalini calls the Miles their "baggy" mountain bike shorts, and I'm always excited to get more pairs of shorts like these. I use my bicycle every day to pick up my 5-year-old from…
I have two little girls, a 5-year-old and a 3-year-old, and I haven't had any luck getting them to ride the push-bikes I bought for them. Push-bikes have been the rage lately,…
Scheduling your gravel ride for mid-April in Wisconsin can be a bit of a risk. In the 5 years that the Mammoth Gravel Classic (MGC) has been running, it has been rerouted once…
Editor’s Note: Walter Rhein is a cyclist who rides road bikes, mountain bikes, and everything in between. He's also a father, a husband, a son, and a friend. The opinions expressed in…
Mountain biking events have a very unique business-to-customer relationship. While it’s true that athletes that participate in a given event are “customers” of that event, purchasing a race entry is not like purchasing…
Editor’s Note: Walter Rhein is a race organizer for the Gandy Dancer Trail Marathon and the Solstice Chase fat bike race. While Walter is a regular contributor to Singletracks.com, the opinions expressed in this…
In cold weather endurance riding, survival is the chief concern. In the midst of the 2016 Tuscobia 75, Dallas Wynne, cyclist and member of the Woolly Bicycle Club, arrived at Ed’s pit stop…
December 19th marked the 3rd running of the Solstice Chase fat bike race, the first event in the 2016 Great Lakes Fat Bike Series sponsored by 45NRTH. 300 riders set off in pursuit…
I've been riding, running, hiking and skiing for a lot of years, and I've gone through a lot of hydration packs. I've sampled Salomon, Camelbak, Nathan, and cheap brands from Wal-Mart that…
Over the years I've learned that the thing that brings me the most joy from mountain biking isn't the actual riding. Let's face it: although you do sometimes get a jolt of…
"Hey, this is Chris. Are you awake?" The text was from 6 in the morning. Early morning texts like that are never good. "Yes... why?" I replied. "Somebody stole my Bucksaw last…
If you don't have a strap mount for your GoPro then you aren't getting enough out of your camera. It's as simple as that. I used to think I could get by…
"Ciclovia" is the Spanish Word for "Bike Path" I lived in Lima, Peru from 2001 to 2009, and I have to say that the MTB scene is a…
All photos taken by Ryan Krueger Photography and courtesy of Advocate Cycles / Tim Krueger If you scroll through the news, chances are the bicycle-related stories you come…
Photo by Chris Locke The Men's Ridge Short from Dakine is a loose fit short with pockets ideal for casual riding, but also completely functional for when you want to…
I've had a GoPro for many years, but I've never been satisfied with the straps that come with the unit. As a result, I've been more inclined to simply zip tie the…
When it comes to the arts, cycling is underrepresented. Sometimes I get so bored re-watching American Flyers and Breaking Away, that I actually dust off my Quicksilver or Rad VHS cassettes. That's…
Photo by Ben Mullin A couple weeks ago I wrote this article detailing how local government in rural Wisconsin was considering expanding motorized use on the Gandy Dancer…
Saturday, April 18th marked the 4th running of the Mammoth Gravel Classic. This is a free gravel race that marks the opening of gravel season in Wisconsin. Having an event in late…
Photo by Kristen Livingston It's that time of year again: the temperature is rising, the snow is melting, and special interest groups are launching campaigns to allow motorized…
Everybody has a race that they circle on their calendar and plan for year-round. This event is "the big one," the one you train for, the one that motivates you. For 365…
I used to get nervous at the start of races. The night prior to an event, I'd toss and turn and fret over how a lack of sleep might affect my performance.…
One of my responsibilities as a work from home dad is picking up my kids from school every day. We're a one-car family and my wife needs the vehicle for work, so…
Ned Overend (1) seeks to defend his title at the 2015 Fat bike Birkie.Photo Credit: Amy Marsh The Fat Bike Birkie is a fairly unique event since this…
Sixteen hours remained before the start of our second annual fat bike race, and the pressure was building. We’d christened the event “The Solstice Chase,” and replied to all event date queries…
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