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Marathon Mountain Bike Racing Hits Capitol Forest
By Darren Dencklau
For the past two years I have been regularly making the journey from Seattle to Capitol Forest to ride my mountain bike. Located just south of Olympia, Wash., the singletrack in the area is spectacular — both buttery smooth and fast. When I first read about the Capitol Forest 50/100 Mile Race in 2010, I was instantly attracted to the idea of an endurance mountain biking race taking place on such a great trail system. I had to give it a go. Read More
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Northwest Builds for Bikes
By Katie Hawkins
Streets, sidewalks and road sharing, oh my! The Northwest’s transportation needs are being impacted by the ever-growing cycling population, and several cities are on the fast track to incorporating bike-friendly infrastructures into the design of roadways, parking facilities, and public transportation systems. Portland and Vancouver, B.C., are leading the way with ambitious plans for 2030 and 2040, respectively, and King County and Idaho are following close behind. Read More
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A Slew of Product Reviews
Many companies used to wait for Interbike — one of the bicycle industry’s largest trade shows — to unveil their new products. These days, that’s not always the case, but the event is still a great place to see what various manufacturers and exhibitors have come up with for the next season. Manufacturers send us products year-round to test and review, and while we usually run one or two per issue, we pack a lot more of them in the winter issue, as these can all make for great gift ideas for the bike aficionado. Read More
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Should You Spin This Winter?
By Kristi Berg, Cycle University Coach Manager
We live in a cold and wet climate that doesn’t suit outdoor riding year-round very well. Yes,... Read More
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United States Anti-Doping Agency Exposes Northwest Residents
By Joe Zauner
If anyone in the Northwest cycling community noticed the sentencing of convicted drug trafficker... Read More
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2011 World Hardcourt Bike Polo Championships Recap
By Darren Dencklau
Close to 70 of the best teams on the planet descended upon Seattle’s Magnusson Park to claim... Read More
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Ghost Bike
By Joe Kurmaskie
It fit me like a glove. As if I’d worked with one of those professionals who sizes riders,... Read More
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In the Draft
By Maynard Hershon
When I started cycling (on a too-tall borrowed bicycle), I realized I could ride OK. I could roll... Read More
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The Selfish Act Of Riding A Bicycle
By Joe Kurmaskie
While tuning up my wife's bike, her daily commute as a school teacher about to begin, one of the... Read More
