The NICA Wisconsin State Championship was held at the Trek Farm trails in the small town of Waterloo, WI. Wow! I couldn’t believe it, the Championship race was already upon us. I had a lot of mixed feelings going into this race, I was ready and excited, but also incredibly nervous. After last … [Read more...] about Ethel Races NICA: State Championship
The fourth race of the season was held at the Minooka Park in Waukesha, Wisconsin. We arrived on Saturday, the day before the race, to pre-ride the course. This race was about six hours from home, so I was happy to arrive at the venue and ride my bike. The Minooka race course was very similar to … [Read more...] about Ethel Races NICA: Minooka Park
The third NICA race of the season was held at the Nordic Mountain Ski Hill in Wild Rose, Wisconsin. The weather for the pre-ride on Saturday was a comfortable sixty-ish degrees, and as it turns out, that was the only good weather we would get that race weekend. The course was very fast … [Read more...] about NICA Race #3: Nordic Mountain
NICA Race #2 Nine Mile in Wausau The second race of the season was held at the Nine Mile Recreation Park in Wausau, Wisconsin. We arrived in Wausau Saturday afternoon, and I headed out for a pre-ride with some high-schoolers from my team. Going into this weekend, I was very unsure and nervous … [Read more...] about Ethel Races NICA: Nine Mile
Hi! My name is Ethel Karinen, I am currently a Junior in high school and have been racing mountain bikes for about eleven years. This is my second season racing in the National Interscholastic Cycling League (NICA), and my first season racing in the Varsity … [Read more...] about Ethel Races NICA: Season Opener
One of the most common issues we see with bikes when they're brought in is chain wear. Learn to understand how chain wear happens, and how it can affect your shifting, cassette, and pulley wheels. Why is this important? It can save you a lot of money (and headache, for that matter), and keep you … [Read more...] about Basic Bike Maintenance
Want to get out on your mountain bike more this summer, but aren't sure what trails would be the best fit for you? With five different trailheads in the area, there's sure to be one that's perfect for your riding style. Swedetown Trails. The Swedetown trails are located about a mile from our shop … [Read more...] about Where to Ride This Summer
If you’re looking to line up for your first mountain bike event, here’s a few tips and tricks we’ve learned that helped the process go a little smoother. Pick an event. If possible, staying local is your best option for your first event. That way you’ll be able to better familiarize yourself … [Read more...] about Race Ready: Lining Up For Your First MTB Event
