Posts by Mark Deering
West Michigan Coyotes MTB-Best Kids Club
If you don’t know by now, we love bikes, and we love seeing more people on bikes of all ages! In our time on the trails, we’ve seen a number of blue and yellow jerseys cross our path worn by kids of the West Michigan Coyotes MTB Team, so it made sense to finally sit…
Read MoreBest MTB Destinations-Marquette, Michigan
As Michigan natives and mountain bike enthusiasts, it seems right to start our “Best MTB Destinations Series” by highlighting Marquette and Ishpeming! In the MTB world this area is famous for races like Marji Gesick and Ore to Shore and terrain that is very different than the usual flow trails we have in the lower…
Read MoreLevel Up Your MTB and Gravel Training
Training is one of the least glamorous parts of competition, but any athlete will tell you that what you put in is what you get out. We’re always tweaking our training routine and trying to figure out what works and what doesn’t. Everyone is different in how they approach training, so we’re going to talk…
Read MoreIceman Cometh and Goeth-2022 Team RE/MAX Recap
Another Iceman has come and gone and Team RE/MAX was there for it! As always it was filled with high and low moments and pushing ourselves to the finish so we could party! There’s a reason many on Team RE/MAX come every year whether to watch or participate because the race is that electric! There’s…
Read More12 Years of Iceman Cometh | Mark’s Perspective
You’re never done learning about yourself and growing! Iceman Cometh Challenge has come and gone! Many highs and a few lows. That is racing! That is challenging yourself! That is pushing on! That is finishing the job! 12 hours of rain before the race made for an interesting mindset. We love camping at Timber Ridge…
Read MoreWhat to Wear for Cold Weather Cycling
We love mountain biking in the cooler weather and through the fall colors and getting out on our fat bikes and riding through some crispy snow. With those conditions our wardrobe becomes different to stay warm. Some of our biggest tips to cool weather gear-don’t go too bulky, think layering, and have versatile gear for…
Read MoreDragon Trail-Top Flow Track in Michigan!
The Dragon Trail in Newaygo County is an almost 50 mile track that is quickly becoming a destination trail. We love this project, the area, and the trail. We invited a group of our friends to our Dragon Adventures Base Camp and did a group ride of the entire completed trail. This trail has amazing…
Read MoreSawtell Peak-A Must See While in Yellowstone!
Yellowstone National Park is incredible, but there are so many other things to see surrounding the area as well! Just to the west of Yellowstone is Sawtell Peak, an amazing 10,000 foot climb that anyone can access by ATV or car! There were a number of overlooks on the way with gorgeous views where you…
Read MoreMovie Night: 5 Adventure Films to Watch
Pop some popcorn, grab your remote, and settle down to one of these Adventure films/documentaries this weekend! We love a good film, and ones that are about our favorite activities are even better. These stories are interesting and a lot of times intense! There is something in this list for everyone! All of these were…
Read MoreRace Across America-3,000 Miles, 1 Man
We know people who have done some pretty crazy races either running or cycling, but we think Jim Trout tops them all! He has competed twice in the Race Across America and he is signed up again for it this year! This is the longest and most grueling race in the world, and attracts racers…
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