The bike helmet is the piece of gear that has the biggest job – keeping you safe. With the introduction of MIPS technology, helmet designers are improving that standard. What is MIPS? MIPS stands for Multi-directional Impact Protection System, which is the leading slip-plane technology inside … [Read more...] about What is MIPS?
Drivetrain enemies: dirt, water, and anything that keeps those things on your chain or working parts. Defeat these with: degreaser, and the appropriate type and amount of lubrication. Again, the appropriate amount of lubrication. Always clean off excess lubrication. What is excess? To figure that … [Read more...] about Dirty Bike? Give the drivetrain a “bath!”
This is one of the best times of the year. Really. At what other time can you get in a jog, a bike ride, a snowbike ride, and a ski in one day? Some folks call this the "shoulder season", and lament waiting until "bike season" starts. With a pair of skis, a snowbike and some running shoes, you can … [Read more...] about Today: Bike, Ski, & Run
New things in for spring means we have to make room at the shop with our End of Season Sale! Upgrade your skis or find that perfect layer for a great deal. Stop in the shop today to find great deals on skis, poles, accessories, and all winter clothing. Skis up to 60% off Poles up to $100 … [Read more...] about End of Season Sale
This Saturday is the 2017 Great Bear Chase Ski Race on the Swedetown Trails here in Calumet. The Great Bear Chase was started in 1981 by Rick Oikarinen and Bob Gregg as a late-winter cross-country ski that would showcase Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula, and the plethora of snow it gets. “We know … [Read more...] about Great Bear Chase this Weekend!
Join Cross Country Sports this First Friday for a new art installation, "Elements of the U.P.," by Bryan Byrnes Photography, celebrating the timeless beauty of Michigan's Upper Peninsula and the Lake Superior region. Bryan's work captures the elements of nature that make this area special. By taking … [Read more...] about “Elements of the U.P.” landscape photography by Bryan Byrnes
Make a date, or two, or twenty seven, to get out and exercise! Why? Exercise improves mood. Exercise improves your health. Exercise improves your relationships with others. Exercise WITH a buddy can help you get a better work out. In the name of Valentine's Day, we have to give some … [Read more...] about Fall in Love…with the Outdoors
E-bikes, or electric-assist bikes, can help breath new life into your cycling adventures. There are a wide variety of e-bikes on the market today, everything from full-suspension mountain bikes to swift commuter bikes. While they are still new in the market, and there is some controversy, e-bikes … [Read more...] about Go Anywhere – Confidence with Electric-Assist
