Trail Butter is one of our favorite trail snacks, but we also enjoy it while traveling in our van and in many of our recipes. Here’s one of our off the bike breakfast meals —packed with carbohydrates, healthy fats and superfoods for long, sustained energy. This recipe is especially great for those who don’t consume […]
Scappoose, Oregon: the Rocky Point Trail System – A Work in Progress
As a mountain biker living in Portland, one of the most exciting developments in the last few seasons is centered on the trail building activity near Scappoose, Oregon. Now known in mountain biking circles as the Rocky Point Recreation area, this area is located on private timberland and made available for mountain biking through a […]
Bike Repair Log: how much maintenance do bikes actually need?
The cost of owning a mountain bike is more than the initial cash investment, especially if you want to consistently get top-level performance out of your favorite equipment. But how much maintenance is actually necessary to keep bikes running at their best? As a former bike industry mechanic, I perform all the labor on our […]
Can a Portable Shovel Function as a Trail Building Tool? Bacoeng 17 in 1 Folding Survival Shovel
When researching modular, easy to carry folding shovels, I came across the Bacoeng 17 in 1 Folding Shovel on Amazon.com. It’s one of many modular, easy to pack survival tools available online that fit into what’s often referred to as tactical survival shovels. Their small size is designed to fit into a bug-out bag, suitable […]
Mountain biking 70 miles at the Age of 70? Local Area Mountain Bikers Set Upon an Ambitious Quest
In August of 2010, mountain biker Jim Lemonds set out to make his 60th birthday one to remember. He planned an epic day of mountain biking, with the goal of riding one mile for every year on that birthday cake. It wasn’t enough to pedal out 60 miles of pavement, gravel or mellow trail though; […]
2019 Highlights: Sixth Sense Trail Opening at Cold Creek
2019 was a great year for new mountain biking opportunities in the Pacific Northwest. In the greater Portland area alone we have several new great riding spots that have been developed adding miles of quality, mountain biker designed and optimized trails. 2020 has the potential for a lot more great riding and is off […]
Rogue Hoe 70HRH Fire Hoe & Rake Combo Tool
The Rogue Hoe is a classic trail building workhorse, and we’ve been a fan of this tool since our IMBA days, when we were initially introduced to it. But if you want a tool that’s even more versatile, the Rogue Hoe 70HR 7″ Rake and Hoe Combo Tool ups the ante with the addition of […]
Eagle Bike Park: Eagle, Idaho (Boise Area)
The Boise, Idaho area seems to be one of those big secrets of mountain biking that is just becoming known for the riding. As the cost of living in other places continues to rise, Boise has been experiencing rapid growth thanks to a reasonable cost of living and its proximity to outdoor recreation. As mountain […]
Praep Propilot Push up Bar
My brother has been on a major push up initiative for the last few months and his dedication to logging 100 a day is motivating me to start thinking of a program for myself. Being a bike nerd, my thoughts go directly to how I can bring the bike into things and the best looking […]
Riding the Klootchy Creek Trails: Mo Flow
As a mountain biker that grew up on the Oregon coast, I’ve been watching the progression of the new trails near Seaside, Oregon closely. The last time we visited the Klootchy Creek Trails a trail work day was in process and we got an advance preview of their flow trail Mo’ Flow. Over the holiday […]
Minivan Steath Vanlife Conversion
This minivan conversion by YouTuber Foresty Forest is the most amazing use of space I’ve seen. Squeezing many of the amenities we typically see from a full van conversion into a minivan build-out, packs a ton of functionality in a small space while remaining almost completely incognito. Designed for a solo traveler, the front […]
Redmond, Oregon: Homestead Park Velosolutions Paved Pump Track
The paved pump track is visible from the highway as you drive through the town of Redmond, Oregon. Representing a $300,000 investment by the city of Redmond, the track is the largest of its kind in the state of Oregon. Built on what was formerly a dirt jump area, the asphalt track doesn’t require the […]
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