5 Cyclists Fight Off a Cougar With Their Bare Hands to Save a Friend Last month, on February 17, on the Tokul Creek Trail, just northeast of Fall City, Washington, a group of five women cyclists had to fight off a cougar for 45 minutes with nothing but rocks, sticks, and their bare hands. The cyclists, who were all in their 50s and 60s and part of the competitive Recycled Cycles Racing team, were […] Cycle Brent Thomas | March 20, 2024 0 Comments
Introducing Loam Pass, the Ultimate MTB Season Pass | 60+ Days at 30+ Destinations You’ve seen it on the slopes; now it’s here for the trails. The Loam Pass is a season pass to the most iconic mountain bike destinations around North America. With over 30 destinations, the Loam Pass unlocks access to premium resorts, epic bike parks, and shuttle services across the country. Similar to buying a multi-resort ski pass, Loam Pass is […] Cycle CycleBrains | February 20, 2024 0 Comments
“Women Need to Be There.” Athletes Criticize Red Bull Rampage Riders for Being All-Male Again This Year Red Bull Rampage is one of the most thrilling and extreme downhill mountain biking events in the world. Held annually in the desert terrain of Southern Utah, the high-stakes competition challenges elite riders to conquer treacherous natural terrain, including massive cliffs, rocky drops, and steep chutes. The riders, handpicked for their exceptional skills and bravery, navigate gravity-defying descents, executing jaw-dropping […] Cycle Martin Kuprianowicz | September 25, 2023 0 Comments
Solitude Resort, UT, Report: 1st Phase of Brand-New Bike Park Opens With Smooth Trails Through Beautiful Forest Report from Sunday, September 10, 2023 Utah’s newest bike park has arrived. The Solitude Bike Park is officially open and we went up on Sunday to check out the jumps, bumps, drops and fast flow that it has to offer. Phase 1 of Solitude’s new bike park opened with four new downhill mountain bike trails designed by Gravity Logic, adding […] Cycle Martin Kuprianowicz | September 11, 2023 0 Comments
Solitude, UT, Bike Park Set to Open Friday, September 8 Phase 1 includes four new downhill mountain bike trails The first phase of trails in the new Solitude Bike Park will be unveiled this Friday, September 8. Four trails ranging from green circle (easier) to black diamond (most difficult) will be open Friday-Sunday through October 8, conditions permitting. Related: [VIDEO] 1st Snow of Winter 23/24 Falls at Solitude Mountain Resort, […] Cycle CycleBrains | September 5, 2023 0 Comments
Soldier Mountain, ID, Offering Free Mountain Biking in September Soldier Mountain in Idaho is offering free mountain biking for the rest of the summer, and the resort will operate the chairlifts this Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 2-3, as well as Sept. 17 and Sept. 23-24. The lifts will spin from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, and the kitchen and bar will open on those dates, too. Related: […] Cycle CycleBrains | August 31, 2023 0 Comments
Powder Mountain, UT, Report: Cruising Through Welcoming Wildflowers at Utah’s Newest Bike Park Report from Sunday, August 20, 2023 Powder Mountain is the biggest ski area in the country and its brand-new bike park opened for its second year this summer on July 6. Since then, it’s been nothing but fun, games, and now summer wildflowers at the epic Utah mountain. Known for its deep, natural powder snow, most people don’t know that […] Cycle Martin Kuprianowicz | August 21, 2023 0 Comments
Lake Tahoe, CA, Charity Ride Takes in 62 Miles and 10,000 Feet Vertical Climb This is a guest post submitted by Bryan Unger I’m beyond excited to share about a stout physical challenge that I embarked on – a journey that involved 10,000 feet of elevation gain, pedaling through sixty-two miles of diverse terrain. This ride wasn’t just about testing my physical limits; it was about supporting a cause that holds immense significance – […] Cycle Guest Author | August 20, 2023 0 Comments
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