This Wednesday will be an adventure ride! We will ride the two-track north of Calumet. This ride may be a little muddy. Mountain bikes are strongly encouraged. Meet at Cross Country Sports at 6:30p. We will ride for about an hour and a half and then meet back at the shop for some … [Read more...] about Wednesday Shop Ride: Calumet Adventure
After putting a few miles on your bike the cables will stretch as they wear. The result is less precise shifting. You'll often hear a clicking noise from your chain wanting to jump up or down a gear on the rear cassette. This can typically be fixed by adjusting the tension of the cable that runs … [Read more...] about When Your Bike Won’t Shift
Climbing hills is more than just the strength in your legs. With the right strategy, climbing hills can be a welcomed challenge. Prepare yourself: You can see the road rising ahead of you before you reach the increasing incline, take a second to ready yourself. Take a drink, relax your body, and … [Read more...] about Going Up: How to best the hills
Join us this Wednesday for a ride at the Swedetown Trails! Meet us at Cross Country Sports at 6:30p. We will ride for about an hour and a half over moderate single-track trails. All our rides are no-drop rides. All abilities and ages are welcome. Depending on how many attend we may … [Read more...] about Wednesday Shop Ride: Swedetown
Whether you're out riding for fitness, fun, or transportation it's important to know your cycling etiquette. Ensure your safety and the safety of those around you with a few simple considerations. Be predictable: No one feels safe around a car that serves, doesn't use signals and stops suddenly. … [Read more...] about Rule of the Road
If you're looking to line up for your first mountain bike race, following some hard-earned advice could help make the day more fun. Stay Local: Flying to a far-off location can be exciting but you're better off dipping your toe into racing on familiar terrain. You'll know the trails, conditions, … [Read more...] about Lining Up For Your First MTB Race
This week's shop ride will be a road ride! We will start at the Lakes Dairyland in Lake Linden and ride the newly paved Rice Lake Road for ~22 mile loop. Meet us at Lakes Dairyland at 6:30p for the ride. All abilities are welcome. All our shop rides are no-drop rides so bring friends, … [Read more...] about Wednesday Shop Ride: Rice Lake Road Ride
Trek's Summer Sale is here at Cross Country Sports! Now through August 7th, we'll have special deals on gravel, road, mountain, fitness, commuter, e-bikes, and kid's bikes. Any kind of riding you want to do, our expert staff will help you find the bike of your daydreams. Special 12-month … [Read more...] about Trek Summer Sale is Here!
