It’s December 1st and I’m on my first snow commute of the year. I’m delighted to hit the snowy streets and hear the purr of gravel tires in fresh snow on the side of the back streets through the industrial area east of downtown, and already the day’s terror from work is sloughing from my […]
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After a two-year hiatus, 24-hour mountain bike racing returns to Riverside State Park in Spokane. The original organizers of the legendary 24 Hours Round the Clock event, Wendy Zupan and Gino Lisiecki, ran that race from 1999 to 2019. Then, quite magically, they called it quits right before the whole world ground to a halt
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Keeping your gear organized on backcountry trips, bikepacking epics, and backroad camping excursions is always a challenge, and these water-resistant, lightweight, welded TPU laminated ripstop Nylon cubes make a world of difference. They keep road and trail dust out of whatever you pack inside them too. Another great feature is the translucent window panel, so
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For those of you who have had enough of winter, it’s time to bring on a bit of summer in the Inland NW. The Spokane Great Outdoors and Bike Expo at the Spokane Convention Center on Feb 25-26 is the annual kickoff to the warmer season of outdoor adventures, biking, and travel. Attendees also get
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Five ideas for bike navigation, including the best apps and GPS technology, for help to not get lost while cycling.
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Learn 5 reasons why a proper bike fit matters and when to schedule an appointment with a professional bike fitter.
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Travelogue of a 5-day backpacking trip in northeast Oregon’s Eagle Cap Wilderness in the Wallowa Mountains.
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Long-distance winter fatbike racing is grueling, but that’s why some riders say they do it. Meet Inland NW bikers who embrace the challenge.
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Pack your rod and ride! Destinations for fishing and camping to create your own bikepacking route to one or more small lakes.
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Spring will be here before we know it, and the Spokane Great Outdoors and Bike Expo at the Spokane Convention Center on Feb 22-23 is the Inland Northwest’s kickoff to the spring and summer outdoor season. The event includes over 70 vendors including bike and gear shops, zipline companies, bike parks, travel destinations, outdoor clubs and agencies,
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