Cycling
I was introduced to mountain biking recently. It is a great combination of outdoors and exercise that I enjoy. In order to hold myself accountable and push my motivation I signed up for my first bike race, Hart Hills – 25 miles course. With the race there was a learning curve, excitement and a bit…
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Toughest single day race in America! 200 – 100 – 50 miles. 63% DNF rate this year 100 mile cycling racers. This race kicks you in the teeth, and then the gut, and if you’re still standing, square in the BLEEP. If you are looking for an ultra endurance challenge that will give you nightmares,…
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Introducing the first in our series of trail reviews! We love mountain biking and want to introduce you to some of our favorite places around! Luton Park is one of our favorite trails in the Grand Rapids area, and it offers a lot not only for mountain bikers but for hikers and runners too. It…
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Mike Miller Writes: This is an awesome single track trail. It was clear a groomer had recently passed through the trail. The result was greatly reduced whoop sizes but it left a layer of loose sand which made cornering a bit less precise. With a little rain this trail would be epic! It is a…
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Mark describes how to install ESI silicone mountain bike grips with ease. These grips are crazy light, durable, and have a great feel on your bike. They come in many different thicknesses and colors. Check out their site HERE
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VIDEO AT BOTTOM My wife and I went to Potawatomi and DTE over the weekend and did both loops back to back with a swimming break in Pinckney State Park. Potawatomi trail is what I call a very natural, rugged, and old school when it comes to mountain bike trails. This is one of my favorite…
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Mark Deering has been mentoring kids through the Grand Rapids Dirt Dawgs throughout the summer, and we got to see first hand what these kids have learned while they raced on Sunday. It was a gorgeous day for a race! It was fun watching the kids race and compete and talk with the families…
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Every year I pick a race to be my “big one” for the year – a race that stretches and pushes my limits in cycling. I usually sign up for the race at least six months in advance and then orient my training around it. This year that big one was the Coast to Coast…
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Like most races I enter, it started with buddies saying “I’m in, are you in?” We like challenging ourselves and keeping each other accountable. So when almost a dozen fellow Team RE/MAXer’s said, “Let’s do it!” I had to! I have been racing mountain bikes for almost a decade, but have always loved the 2-4…
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Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has some of the BEST attractions and MTB trails!! Here’s a recap of our recent trip up to Marquette, Michigan for their epic 2019 Marquette Trail Fest! Base camp for us was at Tourist Park that conveniently connects to the North Marquette trails where you can either hike, run, or bike. We…
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