Cycling
This past weekend, I joined 350 riders in the Wish-A-Mile 300, a three-day charity bike ride spanning 300 miles across West Michigan. Together, we pedaled with a common purpose: supporting Make-A-Wish in granting life-changing wishes to children. Day One: Marshall to Holland – Rain, Grit, and Community Kicking off in Marshall, MI, our first day…
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Michigan may be renowned for its lakes and forests, but hidden within its scenic landscapes are some exhilarating mountain bike trails waiting to be discovered. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or a beginner seeking new challenges, the diverse terrain and breathtaking views offered by Michigan’s trails will leave you craving more. We’ve been riding all…
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In recent years, gravel racing and riding have taken the cycling world by storm here in Michigan and across the world! Combining the best elements of road biking and mountain biking, gravel cycling offers a unique experience that combines speed, endurance, and exploration. If you’ve been considering gravel riding and racing, here are the reasons…
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Formerly known as Dirty Kanza, Unbound Gravel, is one of the most epic and premiere gravel races in the world! Located in Emporia, Kansas, cyclists ride through miles of gravel roads and dirt trails that push even the most elite cyclists to their limits. There are multiple distances making it a race anyone can participate…
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For many of us, bikes have always been a part of our lives! Some of our fondest memories might be of a parent teaching us to ride without training wheels, the freedom that we had pedaling around our neighborhood, or the first time we competed in a race or rode a piece of singletrack. While…
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The largest gravel race in the world, Barry-Roubaix draws racers from all over the country! The energy and camaraderie surrounding this race is palatable when you get onsite! There are multiple lengths in races, but the most popular is the 100 “Psycho Killer!” This race is basically the kick-off to the racing season here in…
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Every March a group of us Michiganders head down south to find some warmer weather and ride some old favorites and try some new favorites! Day 3 of our trip brought us to Kanuga Bike Park in Hendersonville, North Carolina. This place is amazing, a mountain biker’s dream! There is something for every skill level…
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Day two in Brevard brought us to Pisgah National Forest and Black Mountain Trail. Needed to make a quick run to the local bike shop, The Hub, for a new dropper post before hitting the trail. Awesome bike shop and the employees are experts in the area! Always make friends with the local bike shops…
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Our annual “Warmer Weather” spring trip took us to Brevard, North Carolina! This is our second time going down there, so we had to try out some new trails! Day one was pretty rainy, but since we only had a limited time down there, we were itching to get on bikes! Our trails up here…
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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…
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