by Tracy Paradise | Jun 19, 2022 | Blog
Mountain biking is pure heart-pounding, adrenaline-pumping fun. There’s no greater feeling of freedom than when you’re out there ripping it up. It’s just you, your two wheels, and the trail. Well, sort of. Even on solo rides deep in the woods when you don’t see...
by Tracy Paradise | Jun 19, 2022 | Blog
Hardtails, 29ers, full-sus, fatties… There are different types of mountain bikes for virtually every type of riding. The massive variety of wheel sizes, tire widths, frame materials, and suspensions is enough to make anyone’s head spin. For clarity’s sake, we’re going...
by Tracy Paradise | Jun 18, 2022 | Blog
Manuals are one of the most exciting, fun, and useful techniques in mountain biking. Not only does a manual look cool and make you feel awesome, but it can be a game-changer for navigating challenging trail features. Riding over a log or launching off a ledge or a...
by Tracy Paradise | Mar 11, 2021 | Blog
Since 2005 when Surly Bikes debuted the Pugsley, the first mass-produced fat bike, fat biking has grown exponentially in our home state of Minnesota and well beyond. From bikepacking to beach cruising, fat bikes are beloved for their ability to do it all. For those of...
by Tracy Paradise | Jan 13, 2021 | Blog
There’s no way to sugarcoat it: Storing your bike for winter is hard, emotionally. All the memories you’ve made together come rushing back. Berms, drops, bridges. There have been ups and downs, but you’ve ridden through it all together. That’s true companionship!...
by Tracy Paradise | Nov 17, 2020 | Blog
As Interstate 35 makes its way into Northern Minnesota, the pavement bends to the east and crests a hill that offers one of the most striking views in the Midwest. The endless expanse of Lake Superior stretches into the horizon, flanked by the industrial port city of...
