“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…
on Jan 11, 2017
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…
on Oct 21, 2016
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…
on May 24, 2016
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…
on Apr 29, 2016
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…
on Apr 29, 2016
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,…
on Apr 24, 2016
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…
on Apr 23, 2016
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…
on Apr 12, 2016
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…
on Mar 31, 2016
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…
on Feb 29, 2016
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…
on Feb 3, 2016
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…
on Dec 22, 2015
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…
on Nov 4, 2015
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…
on Oct 29, 2015
"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…
on Oct 2, 2015
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…
on Aug 7, 2015
"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…
on Jul 31, 2015
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…
on Jul 14, 2015
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…
on Jun 26, 2015
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…
on Jun 18, 2015
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…
on Jun 2, 2015
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…
on May 1, 2015
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…
on Apr 24, 2015
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…
on Apr 15, 2015
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…
on Apr 11, 2015
