Meet up with Wenatchee Outdoors Board President Ben Edwards for a casual bike ride around the Apple Capital Loop Trail. Meet at Pybus and bike the full 10-mile loop. We may stop at a local watering hole at the end....Read More...
by Ray Birks Local trail users in the greater Devils Gulch and Mission Ridge Trail System may find a new surprise when traveling on Mission Creek Road now that the road is closed above the junction with Peavine Canyon. In...Read More...
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...
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...
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? 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 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 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...
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...
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...
