Wenatchee Outdoors

First Street Bikeway-Riverwalk to Miller Street

February 6, 2024

For the past quarter-century, Charles Hickenbottom has been a fervent participant in our local bicycle advisory boards and committees. His contributions to Wenatchee Outdoors have previously guided cyclists from East Wenatchee and from the western areas into downtown Wenatchee. In... Read More...

Wolf Tooth Components Pack Pliers

November 20, 2023

Gear Things to know

by Ray Birks When it comes to the contents of my pack for mountain bike rides I am ashamed and in awe of myself of how much stuff I carry along. In my mind it all has a purpose, from... Read More...

Double Crossed

November 13, 2023

Adventure Things to know What's Happening

by Ray Birks All bike images provided by Matt the XWA rider. “My bike just got stolen from Fred Meyers.” That Facebook message surprisingly extended a short-lived friendship that was forged out of a moment of generosity between cyclists.... Read More...

You Say You Want a Revolution?

November 3, 2023

Gear Things to know What's Happening

You Say You Want a Revolution? By Ray Birks This past year I’ve had a good friend with a 3d printer and a willingness to print anything I send his way and it’s made me think differently about tools and... Read More...

Embracing the Cold-Fall Cycling

October 23, 2023

Things to know

Embracing the Cold- Fall Cycling by Kathleen Hannah Cycling in Central Washington is a wonderful form of transportation and exercise during the warm months, but how do you stay motivated to keep riding during the chilly months? With these tips... Read More...

Mission Ridge Ski Area Ride-Up the Down Staircase

October 18, 2023

Guidebook

Mission Ridge Ski Area Ride – Up the Down Staircase by Andy Dappen Sunday obligations had hampered our departure from Wenatchee. By mid-afternoon we were both free, but the longer ride we had discussed was no longer feasible. “Let’s just... Read More...

Hot Weather, Cool Outings-Escaping the Heat Wave

July 26, 2023

Adventure Things to know

I jumped on the road bike a 3 p.m. a few days ago because the temperature had just jumped over the 100-degree mark. Stupid me was curious about how well my body responded to the stupid hot temperatures of a... Read More...

Riding a Human – or – Packing a Bike

July 21, 2023

Adventure

by Matthew Tangeman and Andy Dappen Late summer has rolled around once again – the days are still long, but as autumn approaches temperatures will slowly begin to fall from their triple-digit peak, making it prime time to savor some... Read More...

Adventure through Bikepacking

June 7, 2023

Adventure Gear Things to know

by Ray Birks Back in the day, before specialized gear and actual knowledge of what we were doing, my friends and I used to “bikepack”. I put this in quotes because what we were doing was strapping any available backpacking... Read More...

Giant Ripples in the Scablands

May 8, 2023

Things to know What's Happening

Nick on the Rocks is a show on PBS with the star being a geologist named Nick who works at Central Washington University. Nick explains the geologic history of our region to help us understand the area we recreate at... Read More...

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