1. Learn to read the trail in new ways Night riding can help you hone your trail reading abilities. With less light and a narrower field of vision, you must learn to react more quickly due to shortened sight lines and a rapidly changing environment. 2. Your "usual" ride becomes new again Ever … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons to Ride at Night
It's our last summer shop ride of the season! Join us for a ride at the Swedetown Trails. We will leave Cross Country Sports at 6:15pm and ride for about an hour and a half (or as long as the sun lets us). We will ride the new Bull Toad trail and some other fan favorites. We plan on going to … [Read more...] about CCS Shop Ride: Last Ride of the Summer Season
As the seasons change, the Keweenaw offers a different kind of road ride. Fall brings cooler temps, wet weather, but also some gorgeous foliage. We believe the best way to see the fall colors is from the seat of your bike. Know the road conditions Fall riding in the Keweenaw – it could be a … [Read more...] about Fall Foliage, Fitness, and Fun
Join us for our weekly shop ride! This time we will do a road ride to McClain State Park. The route will be ~19 miles. Remember to bring water and dress for the weather. All our rides are no-drop rides so bring your family, friends, or in-town relatives. … [Read more...] about CCS Shop Ride: Ride to McClain 9/12
Join us for a group ride at Michigan Tech trails. Meet at the main trailhead at 6:30pm. We will ride for about an hour and a half. All our rides are no-drop rides, so bring your friends & family! … [Read more...] about CCS Shop Ride: Michigan Tech
This week's ride is a road ride! We will start from the Ahmeek Street Car Station and ride to Eagle River and back. The ride will be ~22 miles. If you want, bring a few dollars for ice cream after the ride. All our rides are no-drop rides. Come join us! … [Read more...] about CCS Shop Ride: Ahmeek to Eagle River
This week we will preview the race course for the Great Deer Chase. This is a great opportunity to get a feel for what to expect if you are racing this weekend. Long Course Preview: We will leave Cross Country Sports at 6:00pm. Prepare for a 2.5-hour ride to preview the 30-mile course. Bring … [Read more...] about CCS Shop Ride (8/15) Deer Chase Course Preview
Biking to School Bike riding is a great way to get to and from school, when children are ready. Teaching your kid to be a responsible bicyclist is important for their safety and for others. Here are some basic bike safety steps that can help keep them safe. Rules of the Road. All bicycle riders … [Read more...] about Preparing Your Kid to Ride to School
