Hi! My name is Ethel Karinen, I am currently a Junior in high school and have been racing mountain bikes for about eleven years. This is my second season racing in the National Interscholastic Cycling League (NICA), and my first season racing in the Varsity … [Read more...] about Ethel Races NICA: Season Opener
Basic Bike Maintenance
One of the most common issues we see with bikes when they're brought in is chain wear. Learn to understand how chain wear happens, and how it can affect your shifting, cassette, and pulley wheels. Why is this important? It can save you a lot of money (and headache, for that matter), and keep you … [Read more...] about Basic Bike Maintenance
Where to Ride This Summer
Want to get out on your mountain bike more this summer, but aren't sure what trails would be the best fit for you? With five different trailheads in the area, there's sure to be one that's perfect for your riding style. Swedetown Trails. The Swedetown trails are located about a mile from our shop … [Read more...] about Where to Ride This Summer
Race Ready: Lining Up For Your First MTB Event
If you’re looking to line up for your first mountain bike event, here’s a few tips and tricks we’ve learned that helped the process go a little smoother. Pick an event. If possible, staying local is your best option for your first event. That way you’ll be able to better familiarize yourself … [Read more...] about Race Ready: Lining Up For Your First MTB Event
Join Us For The National Bike Challenge
The National Bike Challenge is back! From May 1st - September 30th, individuals and social teams can compete for free throughout the challenge for top spots on the NBC leaderboards. The National Bike Challenge a great way to challenge yourself, your colleagues, and your community to … [Read more...] about Join Us For The National Bike Challenge
Preparing Your Skis for Summer Storage
When you finally admit that winter is over, it's easy to ignore your cross country skis as they become a depressing reminder of how long you’ll have to wait to glide along your favorite trails. But how you treat your skis at the end of the season will make all the difference when you go to use … [Read more...] about Preparing Your Skis for Summer Storage
Cruising on Crust, A Fat Biker’s Dream
In a season where cabin fever is threatening to set in, we are desperate to enjoy the outdoors. However, conditions at this time of year can be tough to interpret. While we are still experiencing snow and cold temperatures, we also have sunny days with highs above freezing. Every once in a … [Read more...] about Cruising on Crust, A Fat Biker’s Dream
The March Hare Sale
We are excited to participate with Main Street Calumet's The March Hare Social. If winter has you bouncing off the walls, join us for some mad deals at the March Hare Social in Calumet, March 8th-9th for some Alice in Wonderland themed retail therapy downtown Calumet. We will have a March … [Read more...] about The March Hare Sale