by Tracy Paradise | Apr 12, 2021 | Blog
I’ll humbly admit that local McCall Idaho trail days were simply a source of socialization when I was younger. My 8-year-old self wasn’t a fan of long hot days with miles upon miles of walking, but at least my friends were there. As the years passed, my trail day...
by Tracy Paradise | Mar 25, 2021 | Blog
Mountain biking is pure heart-pounding, adrenaline-pumping fun. There’s no greater feeling of freedom than when you’re out there ripping it up. It’s just you, your two wheels, and the trail. Well, sort of. Even on solo rides deep in the woods when you don’t see...
by Tracy Paradise | Feb 25, 2021 | Blog
Since 2005 when Surly Bikes debuted the Pugsley, the first mass-produced fat bike, fat biking has grown exponentially in our home state of Minnesota and well beyond. From bikepacking to beach cruising, fat bikes are beloved for their ability to do it all. For those of...
by Tracy Paradise | Jan 13, 2021 | Blog
There’s no way to sugarcoat it: Storing your bike for winter is hard, emotionally. All the memories you’ve made together come rushing back. Berms, drops, bridges. There have been ups and downs, but you’ve ridden through it all together. That’s true companionship!...
by Tracy Paradise | Dec 9, 2020 | Blog
In the immortal words of Whitney Houston, “I believe the children are our future… Teach them well and let them lead the way.” (I am letting my age shine through here) We’ve made many wonderful advances to ensure the safety of our youth and address their material...
