Endurance events, the cycling community, sleeping in outhouses, and other adventures. Recently I had the opportunity to chat with a Keweenaw local, Justin Hoffmeyer. Justin is a lifelong cyclist and has been riding with the Red Jacket Cycling Club since 2016. He has participated in many of … [Read more...] about Justin Hoffmeyer on the Cycling Community
If you have been in our shop you may have met one of our mechanics, Murphy Mallow. Murphy currently attends Michigan Tech and is pursuing a degree in biomedical engineering with a minor in electrical engineering. After a conversation about how much mountain biking can benefit you mentally, we asked … [Read more...] about Mountain Biking: The Mental Side
After putting a few miles on your bike the cables will stretch as they wear. The result is less precise shifting. You'll often hear a clicking noise from your chain wanting to jump up or down a gear on the rear cassette. This can typically be fixed by adjusting the tension of the cable that … [Read more...] about Basic Bike Maintenance
Why go tubeless? Going tubeless will allow you to run lower pressure in your tires without the fear of pinch flats. Lower pressure in your tires means greater traction and more control out on the trail. Tubeless wheels can also reduce the rotational weight, making your bike feel more playful than … [Read more...] about Tubeless Tires: The New Normal
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
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
