Surge in Mountain Bike Sales and Trail Use as Pandemic Continues As we dive into the heart of summer 2020, it is no question that it feels different from years past. With COVID-19 continuing to paralyze the globe, plans for weddings, concerts, and vacations, to name a few, are being put on hold. As a result, people are turning to outdoor recreation as a means for entertainment and sanity. In particular, […] Cycle Emily Crofton | July 17, 2020 0 Comments
Poor Social Distancing Measures: Squamish, B.C. Trailhead Packed with Hikers A British Columbia resident captured an unnerving image of an exceptionally packed parking lot near a popular hiking area in the outdoor recreation destination of Squamish, B.C. last Friday. The photo was taken after all of Canada has been asked to practice social distancing measures due to the COVID-19 crisis. It shows that not everyone is listening to nationwide mandates […] SnowBrains | March 23, 2020 1 Comment
Miles of Utah Mountain Biking Trails Saved from Oil and Gas Companies The sale of several parcels of land near Moab, UT that included up to two-thirds of the popular Slickrock mountain biking trail has been reversed by the BLM, sparing the pristine area from oil and gas companies who were looking to drill there. The Salt Lake Tribune reports that the Bureau of Land Management decided against selling the land to oil […] Cycle Martin Kuprianowicz | February 24, 2020 0 Comments
Iconic Moab, UT Trails Considered for Oil and Gas Drilling The Slickrock Trail is one of mountain biking’s most iconic rides and a Moab, Utah classic — but it might not be for long. Under a recent Bureau of Land Management proposal, the area could open to oil and gas drilling. The trail sits within one of seven parcels the agency is proposing opening to energy extraction, two of which […] SnowBrains | January 30, 2020 11 Comments
Invasion of the E-Bikes. Coming to a Trail Near You, Maybe. E-bikes are the fastest-growing segment in the cycling industry today. Some companies are reporting that e-bikes account for up to 25% of their annual sales. That’s huge for a category that has really only taken off in the past few years. The bike industry as a whole is struggling, but people really, really want electric bikes. Out for a ride last […] Cycle Mike Lavery | July 19, 2019 14 Comments
Official Colorado Trail App Puts 39,000-Miles of Public Trails in Your Pocket The Colorado Department of Natural Resources and Colorado Parks and Wildlife has released an official Colorado trails app. Aimed at all users of trails, whether that be hikers, bikers, runners, horse riders, or motorized vehicle users, the app and its accompanying website is a comprehensive database of over 39,000-miles of public Colorado trails. Related: Social Fitness App Strava Announces New Integration for […] SnowBrains | May 10, 2019 0 Comments
Wyoming Considers First-Of-Its-Kind Fee For Hikers Wyoming is considering becoming the first state to charge individuals for hiking on trails in Wyoming. The proposed $10 annual fee being contemplated by lawmakers would also apply to other non-motorized trail users like mountain bikers and Equestrians. Unlike National and State Parks which usually charge a per vehicle or per person entry fee to gain access to a breadth […] Industry News Brian Carpentier | November 10, 2018 4 Comments
Gear Review: Maxxis Forekaster. My New Favorite Tires I’m signed up for a mountain bike race later this fall that has a history of being quite muddy. I’m flying there, only bringing one set of wheels, and don’t want to worry about changing tires at the last minute. I bought a pair of Maxxis Forekaster 29 x 2.35″ tires on sale over Labor Day and so far I’m very impressed. […] Gear Review Mike Lavery | September 14, 2018 0 Comments
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