Endurance events, the cycling community, sleeping in outhouses, and other adventures. Recently I had the opportunity to chat with a Keweenaw local, Justin Hoffmeyer. Justin is a lifelong cyclist and has been riding with the Red Jacket Cycling Club since 2016. He has participated in many of … [Read more...] about Justin Hoffmeyer on the Cycling Community
Thirty six years ago, our son Eric was born with cerebral palsy. When he was small, I pulled him around in a standard Burly trailer and he loved it! Eric is now 110 lbs, and I'm 65 years old. We also live about 450 feet in elevation below our workplace and shopping, etc. It just became too … [Read more...] about Rick’s E-bike Story
Some would say that the most stressful part of the holiday season is finding the perfect gift for your loved ones, so we're here to help! Whether you're looking for your significant other, friend, or even that aunt you can never find anything for, we've got you covered. Darn Tough Socks offer … [Read more...] about Christmas Gift Guide
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 It’s Just A Hill, Get Over It
Why go tubeless? Going tubeless will allow you to run lower pressure in your tires without the fear of pinch flats. Lower pressure in your tires means greater traction and more control out on the trail. Tubeless wheels can also reduce the rotational weight, making your bike feel more playful than … [Read more...] about Tubeless Tires: The New Normal
The NICA Wisconsin State Championship was held at the Trek Farm trails in the small town of Waterloo, WI. Wow! I couldn’t believe it, the Championship race was already upon us. I had a lot of mixed feelings going into this race, I was ready and excited, but also incredibly nervous. After last … [Read more...] about Ethel Races NICA: State Championship
The fourth race of the season was held at the Minooka Park in Waukesha, Wisconsin. We arrived on Saturday, the day before the race, to pre-ride the course. This race was about six hours from home, so I was happy to arrive at the venue and ride my bike. The Minooka race course was very similar to … [Read more...] about Ethel Races NICA: Minooka Park
NICA Race #2 Nine Mile in Wausau The second race of the season was held at the Nine Mile Recreation Park in Wausau, Wisconsin. We arrived in Wausau Saturday afternoon, and I headed out for a pre-ride with some high-schoolers from my team. Going into this weekend, I was very unsure and nervous … [Read more...] about Ethel Races NICA: Nine Mile
