Adventure and Self-Discovery Take Centre Stage in “Chasing the Yeti”
What’s the most exotic location on earth to shoot a mountain bike film? This question has a lot of answers and can mean many different things to different people. But if you were to put this question to a group,…
AdventureMom Insurance: Doing Things Differently
It’s become pretty commonplace for people to groan or roll their eyes when they hear the word insurance. But like it or not, it’s part of almost everyone’s lives. We all pay for it, but wish we didn’t need it.…
Red Bull Freezride: A Look Back In Time!
Back in 2002 I was in journalism school. Even then, I was obsessed with mountain biking. I tried to make it to as many events as I could. One of those events was the Red Bull Freezride, and at the…
Who Needs Studded Fat Bike Tires Anyway?!
So, you just dropped a bunch of money on a new fat bike and you’re feeling great about the upcoming winter riding season. You excitedly tell a few friends who already have fat bikes all about the new rig. They’re…
The Seven Summits Trail – An In-Depth Guide to a Truly Epic Experience!
I had ridden this trail twice before. Once in 2009 and again in 2016. The circumstances were very different each time and yet I didn’t feel fully satisfied by either experience. Both outings were good in their own right but…
3 Not-So-Obvious Reasons to Volunteer Your Time to Building a Local Trail
How many times have you started the mountain bike season with a promise to yourself that this will be the year you do some volunteer trail building? I’ve promised myself that very same thing too many times to count. I…
Rossland Lions Community Campground Review – There’s Riding Everywhere You Look!
High up in the mountains of southern British Columbia, near the United States border, you’ll find the town of Rossland. The town has a rich history in gold mining dating back to the 19th century and walking through the streets,…
Climbduro: Bringing Cyclists of All Disciplines Together
Climbduro creator hopes to expand its offerings to riding hubs across North America and beyond They’re popping up on trees, at the beginning of climbs, along mountain bike trails around southern Alberta—small orange signs that say START. Do they indicate…
Beowulf Trail – RideSphere’s Definitive Guide to This Epic Loop
Have you thought about riding the International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA) epic trail Beowulf, but aren’t sure if it’s right for you? Or maybe you know it’s right for you and just need more information? Well, look no further. This…
Want to Support Local Mountain Biking and Have Fun? Watch some races!
Support the next generation of local mountain bikers! By watching local races we support local mountain biking and racers early in their careers, and that support can go a long way. That day at SilverStar a friend and I began…
