Cycling

Yankee Springs Time Trial Mountain Bike Race

By Mark Deering / March 31, 2022 / Comments Off on Yankee Springs Time Trial Mountain Bike Race

A MTB tradition since the 1990’s, Yankee Springs Time Trial is one of the first mountain bike races of the season to test your fitness! Yankee Springs is a very popular training trail because of its rough natural terrain and elevation in the back section. But, YSTT (Yankee Springs Time Trial) wanted to make sure…

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Todd Poquette | 906 Adventure Team

By Mark Deering / March 10, 2022 / Comments Off on Todd Poquette | 906 Adventure Team

Todd Poquette is the founder of 906 Adventure Team and, in the cycling world, you know that is synonymous with crazy. Just kidding. But the triple crown of UP races are some of the most grueling and challenging races you’ll ever come across. Their goal is not only to test you physically, but even more…

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The Last Dance | Winter is fading – Sad – Happy!

By Mark Deering / February 28, 2022 / Comments Off on The Last Dance | Winter is fading – Sad – Happy!

We Michiganders get 4 true seasons! If you are a mountain biker, you need a weapon for each season! This past weekend was potentially the season ender for groomed fat biking for me! I am sad… But I am happy!! Bring on the dirt! Unfortunately, there is a thaw period where many of us bring…

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Fat Bike Race | Iron Fish Fat Chance

By Mark Deering / February 17, 2022 / Comments Off on Fat Bike Race | Iron Fish Fat Chance

Great race in Northern Michigan!  This was the 10th annual sponsored by Iron Fish Distillery!  Conditions were not perfect, but any day on a bike outside is better then the couch!  Watch Brad O’Brien take us on some laps and take 7th overall!  SEE VIDEO below.  Subscribe to the YouTube channel for more biking action!…

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Hot Tent Camping in Below Zero Temps!

By Mark Deering / February 17, 2022 / Comments Off on Hot Tent Camping in Below Zero Temps!

What better time to test hot tent camping then in below zero temps? Our friend, Dave Scott, decided to test out his winter bikepacking set up in our yard over night. After watching too much YouTube and doing too much shopping on Amazon (his words) he has his Salsa Black Burro bike packed out to…

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Brian Kennedy Interview-BKXC

By Mark Deering / January 12, 2022 / Comments Off on Brian Kennedy Interview-BKXC

We had the opportunity to talk with YouTube famous Brian Kennedy! His channel, BKXC, has over 450K subscribers and is full of fun cycling videos and other content! We talk about how he got started on YouTube, his 50 State Shred series and so much more! You have to check out this video! It was…

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Fat Biking Gear You Need!

By Mark Deering / January 10, 2022 / Comments Off on Fat Biking Gear You Need!

It’s fat biking season, and that means icy terrain and frigid temps! To make sure you survive out there, here are two pieces of gear that will help tremendously! Have good tires! We love our tires from 45NRTH for tackling all of the terrain that winter throws at us! You can see see in the…

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MEMBA Michigan’s Edge Mountain Biking Association “NEW TRAIL Hudsonville/Jamestown” Joe Lampen

By Mark Deering / December 7, 2021 / Comments Off on MEMBA Michigan’s Edge Mountain Biking Association “NEW TRAIL Hudsonville/Jamestown” Joe Lampen

We got the chance to hang out and talk shop with the legend, Joe Lampen! We talk all things trails, bikes, racing, training, Iceman, Mosquito Creek, volunteering, donating, etc! Sit back and enjoy the conversation!

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Global Fat Bike Day | Holland Michigan

By Mark Deering / December 7, 2021 / Comments Off on Global Fat Bike Day | Holland Michigan

Fat biking has its own DAY! Global Fat Bike Day! Each year in December, thousands of fat bike riders get out across the globe and ride their fat bikes together! MEMBA (Michigan’s Edge Mountain Biking Association) hosted a great ride this past weekend in Holland. We rode Riley trail, the beach along Lake Michigan, and…

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Iceman Cometh Interviews | Cole Paton and Savilia Blunk

By Mark Deering / November 18, 2021 / Comments Off on Iceman Cometh Interviews | Cole Paton and Savilia Blunk

It was so awesome to sit down and talk with Cole Paton and Savilia Blunk and talk Iceman, racing, and what it’s like being a pro cyclist! Cole and Savilia participated in their first Iceman and both had top 5 finishes! Savilia with a 5th place in the women’s pro division and Cole with the…

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