If you have been in our shop you may have met one of our mechanics, Murphy Mallow. Murphy currently attends Michigan Tech and is pursuing a degree in biomedical engineering with a minor in electrical engineering. After a conversation about how much mountain biking can benefit you mentally, we asked … [Read more...] about Mountain Biking: The Mental Side
It’s Just A Hill, Get Over It
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
Tubeless Tires: The New Normal
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
Ethel Races NICA: Season Opener
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