My Favorite Tools (and one that’s definitely not a favorite) By Ray Birks There’s something satisfying working on your own bike. I know it saves me money and helps me prepare for situations where I might need to do repairs...Read More...
by Sarah Shaffer We have been hearing a lot about gravel bikes in the past couple of years. Personally, I have a mountain bike and used to own a cyclo-cross bike but sold it, it was too small. I like...Read More...
Charles Hickenbottom has served for 25 years on our local bicycle advisory boards and committees. He recently wrote an article on the best routes to take to get to our Wenatchee library by bicycle. Charles is an avid reader, author...Read More...
by Ray Birks Recently I was asked what it is about cycling that is so appealing and why I spend a disproportionate amount of time either riding a bike or thinking about riding a bike. The easy answers always bubble...Read More...
by Ray Birks I’ll admit that I do like winter and snow sports but there’s always a part of me that pines for warmer temperatures and open trails for mountain biking or clean pavement for road biking. But as with...Read More...
by Ray Birks I’m currently sitting in a back room, surrounded by the electronic whirring and precise sounding movements of 3D printers that are carefully depositing filament in a predetermined pattern to fabricate something from the minds of their creators....Read More...
Ancient Lakes-Loop to Loop by Andy Dappen The November shoulder season has descended like rain from heaven. Actually, it has descended because of the rain from heaven. A frigid and unpleasant mixture of rain-snow is forecasted for the mountains....Read More...
Wenatchee to Sweden by Mark Shaffer I have always had an affection for mnemonics. When I need to memorize facts or lists, I will spend great lengths of time arranging the data in such a way so that they form...Read More...
by Ray Birks As tailwinds go, usually if you get a nice one you tend to pay for it later. Most often Karma seems to be in cahoots with Mother Nature, evening things out to keep you humble. But sometimes...Read More...
Recently there have been near misses between different trail users in the Sage Hills. Several community members asked WenatcheeOutdoors about trail etiquette that would avoid conflicts and collisions. National practices have been agreed upon by such organizations as Evergreen Mountain...Read More...
