Cedar Falls Campground Review – Vernon, BC
Looking for a place near Vernon, British Columbia to set up your RV, pitch your tent or park your van and sample some of the local mountain bike trails? This Cedar Falls Campground review will have just the information you’re looking for. “It’s the closest campground to the top-rated SilverStar Bike Park.” When I look for a campground, my main concern is access to riding. I want to be able to get to and from the trailhead or parking area as quickly and easily as possible. Cedars Falls Campground certainly checks that box. It’s the closest campground to the top-rated SilverStar Bike Park, and the International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA)…
Planning a Long Weekend of Riding in Fernie? Get the Best Bang for Your Buck!
Fernie, British Columbia is home to a ton of awesome mountain bike trails. If you have limited time to spend riding, you’ll want to get the best bang for your buck when you visit. It can be tough to look at the seemingly endless network of trails around Fernie and be confident you’ll be riding the best the area has to offer. I’ve put together a list of a few trails and activities that I would suggest for a long weekend of riding in Fernie. Few things go as well with riding as food and drink, so I’ve added a few suggestions in that regard as well. “It can be…
Golden Campground Review – Golden Eco Adventure Ranch
Golden, British Columbia is an adventure town. Whitewater rafting, paragliding, climbing and of course mountain biking, are just some of the activities it is known for. People travel to Golden from near and far looking for adventure and many of them arrive by van or RV, pulling a trailer or carrying a tent. If you’re one of these people and looking for a campground for your Golden mountain bike adventure this post is for you. This Golden campground review looks at one campground that embodies the adventurous spirit in Golden. As the name suggests, the Golden Eco Adventure Ranch (GEAR) puts outdoor adventure at the forefront. And with riding nearby,…
3 Crucial Decisions I Made During BC Bike Race
In 2018 I rode in the BC Bike Race. The race’s tagline reads ‘The Ultimate Singletrack Experience’ and I have to agree. The riding is out of this world, and the atmosphere around the race is amazing. Now that it’s all over I can look back on a great week of riding and be proud just for having finished the race. There were 3 decisions I made during this edition of BC Bike Race that proved to be crucial to me finishing. My race wasn’t all fun and games though. BC Bike Race 2018 was one full of problems for me. It wasn’t my first stage race, but it was…
Fernie Campground Review – Mount Fernie Provincial Park
Great access to trails, without all the frills! Fernie is a great place to mountain bike. It’s got an engaged community of mountain bikers and plenty of good restaurants, bars and hotels. But what if, like me, you prefer to camp rather than stay in a hotel, and hang out at a sunny campsite rather than at restaurants and bars? Well, you’re in luck, this Fernie campground review will have just the information you’re looking for. Fernie has two campgrounds very close to town and they both offer great access to trails, right from your campsite. Great access to trails is where the similarities end however, as they both offer…
Bone Conduction Headphones Review – Aftershokz Trekz Titanium
Hear your music and what’s going on around you! I love listening to music on the trail. If I’m out for a ride on my own it helps get me stoked for a fun descent or breaks the monotony of a long climb. On the other hand, I also feel a need to hear what’s going on around me. Being able to hear your surroundings while on your mountain bike is essential. Sure, if I’m on my own, I’d rather be on a quiet trail with no interruptions and no need to hear the world around me. However, most of the time that’s not reality. There are people riding up…
Mountain Biking in Moab: 3 Great Trails for Different Skill Levels
Deciding where to ride in Moab can be daunting especially if you’re going to be riding with a range of skill levels. Before our last trip to the area, my wife Heather and I spent large amounts of time researching rides that we, and the other riders we were with, would enjoy. Now I’ve had the chance to ride those trails and I can share them with you. Here are three of the best mountain biking trails in Moab, for beginner, intermediate and advanced riders: Rodeo Alaska Captain Ahab There are few places on earth that are as synonymous with mountain biking as Moab, Utah. It’s been a mecca for…
Tell Me About the 3 Best Places to Mountain Bike in Calgary
If you’re reading this article, it’s likely you’re a mountain biker. It’s also likely then, as the name would suggest, that you prefer to ride your bike in the mountains over anywhere else. But, as we all know, there are times when that just isn’t possible or convenient. It’s springtime, the mountain trails are wet and muddy, and you don’t want to cause damage. You live in the city and are tight on time, but want to try and get a ride in. Or, maybe you’re visiting Calgary for a few days and just need a place to go for a ride that has a short commute and easy access.…
Structure Cycleworks Introduces the SCW 1, and With it a Revolution in Front Suspension Design
As a mountain biker, does grabbing a big handful of front brake as you race down a steep, gnarly descent make you nervous? Wouldn’t it be nice if you could descend at higher speeds and know that when you reach for your front brake lever you’ll have plenty of stopping power, and it won’t eat up a large chunk of your fork’s travel, or send you flying over the handle bars? It’s 2019, and yet, if we want to decrease brake dive we still end up decreasing bump compliance. Telescoping front forks have been around a long time and have come a long way over the years, but performance improvements…
