Cycling
We love Down to Ride, so we had to stop by their booth and give them an interview! They are all about getting “butts into saddles” and helping fellow cyclists have fun while riding. They have taken the guesswork out of trying to find a group ride by making themselves the resource. We organize our…
Read More
Got the chance to talk to some young guns at Iceman Cometh! David Brower is a local favorite and friend of ours. and Tucker Peitz is from one of our favorite areas, Bentonville, Arkansas! They both ride for Team Bissel and are expert smack talkers. These are definitely two racers you want to keep your…
Read More
It was awesome catching up with Katerina Nash at Iceman this year! She’s a former Olympian and champion in many different cycling disciplines! We talk about her love for cyclocross, Iceman, and Michigan fall colors. Take a listen to hear about what she’s been up to recently and her assessment of the Iceman course this…
Read More
We caught up with Geoff Kabush for a quick interview at Iceman Cometh Challenge! Geoff has two Iceman wins on his resume. He is also well known for riding a drop bar (adventure gravel) bike at the race! We talk about why he likes to ride that type of bike and how he thinks this…
Read More
Iceman legend, Brian Matter, gave us a few minutes of his time to talk about his legacy and this year’s race. He’s a 4 time champion and long time racer (27 years) of Iceman Cometh. This year he came neck and neck into the finish with 1st and 2nd for a 3rd place finish! Congratulations!…
Read More
Alexey Vermeulen and his dog Willie were at Iceman Cometh again this year! A Northern Michigan native, Alexey always looks forward to racing in his hometown! We talked through his 2019 win and the strategy he employed there as well as this year and what he’s looking forward to. Of course, we had to check…
Read More
As the days get shorter, it is harder to get out and ride in the daylight. Velo City Cycles hosts weekly “practice races” throughout October to help riders get prepared for fall racing. These take place at Pigeon Creek Park in West Olive which has wide trails perfect for practicing passing other riders. It is…
Read More
We headed up to Traverse City to get a feel for this year’s Iceman course and get in some practice before race day. There are usually tons of practice rides happening on the weekends leading up to Iceman, if you ever want to practice with some other riders. We did an out-and-back so we got…
Read More
Iceman Cometh Challenge for many this is the last hurrah of the year and their most anticipated race of the year! Whether you’re a seasoned Iceman racer or doing your first one, these are some of the do’s and don’ts that we have found help create a successful and memorable Iceman experience. Do give yourself…
Read More
Luton Park Time Trial is such a fun race! Started by our good friend, Matt Schmucker, in 2019, Luton Park Time Trial is a great event for new riders or seasoned riders looking to beat their PR or just have some friendly competition. Luton Park is one of our favorite singletracks in Grand Rapids with…
Read More