Don’t let the perfect spring and early summer cycling season pass you by without planning a few days in the saddle riding some world-class North Idaho trails and bike routes. The historic mining town of Wallace, Idaho, is an up-and-coming biking hub with its easy access to the 73-mile, paved Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes; […]
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Adults can more easily appreciate cycling’s exercise benefits and transportation power through scenic landscapes—kids not so much. Here are family-bike ride itineraries to help motivate and energize your kiddos. Be sure to bring along plenty of water for everyone, trailside snacks, tire pump, and patch kit, as well as a first-aid kit. Harrison, Idaho, via
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If you haven’t even squeezed those skinny, dusty tires yet this spring, your excuses will soon expire. May is Bike Everywhere Month in Spokane, and there are events sure to inspire even the most committed couch potatoes to abandon their cars, improve their health, and reconnect with all the reasons we love to ride. “May
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Recreational trails in the Inland Northwest are constantly undergoing upgrades, thanks to local volunteers who tackle both new and ongoing projects in our region. Months or even years before recreationists see new trail construction, upgrades to existing trails, or even annual maintenance, dedicated representatives from local organizations are meeting with land managers. Together, they identify
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For mountain bikers, mid-winter can seem like an endless stretch of icy singletrack and roads riddled with rock salt. If a road trip to the desert southwest is out of the question, look closer to home. The channeled scablands, the flood-scoured sagebrush steppe of central Washington, offers quick-fix hits of snow-free pedaling. First things first:
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If you’re tired of cold weather and can’t wait for spring, check out the Spokane Great Outdoors and Bike Expo at the Spokane Convention Center on Feb 23 & 24. This event will bring over 60 exhibitors (full list here), including many local bike and gear shops, zipline companies, travel destinations, the Stonerose Interpretive Center and
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Fat biking in the winter requires the right bike, gear, and combination of weather and snow conditions. If you don’t have a bike with 4-inch tires minimum, rent one from a local shop or at your final destination. Dress as you would for cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. Snow conditions change day to day, just as
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Until recently, come winter, most of us would stash our bicycles away. The fat bike, equally at home on snow as it is on many single-track trails, gives riders a way to rock ‘n roll through the snowy months. Looking to rent a fatty or take your own ride on a road trip? These are
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Just as electric-assist bikes became more widely available through bike-sharing companies, the Washington State Legislature passed SB 6434, establishing a legal framework consistent with national standards that gives the electric-assist bike (e-bike) industry greater confidence that e-bikes belong on paths and trails. However, electric-assist mountain bikes face additional challenges. By default, all single-track trails are
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To escape the crowds and noise on Independence Day this year, I headed up to Mt. Spokane State Park that evening. I picked up two burritos at Atilanos on the way up—one for me and one for my dog, Grouper. At the trailhead just above the ranger station, I loaded Grouper’s pack with his carne
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