For Freedom and a Quiet Mind

How an electric mountain bike can take your adventures to a whole new level By Mallory Mae Recently I was asked the question, “Why do you ride?” The answer was easy: “Freedom, a quiet mind.” Spinning pedals slow my spinning mind, and satiate my need for adventure. My...

Sagebrush Safari 2019

March 30-31, 2019 • Campo quickndirtymtb.com The Sagebrush Safari returns for its sophomore year presented by Quick n’ Dirty. This year’s cross country mountain bike race takes place on March 30, 2019, and is followed by a Super D race the next day. Race either...

The Bikes of Wrath

March 15, 2019 • Santa Cruz riotheatre.com The Bikes of Wrath documents the attempt made by five Australian friends to cycle 1,547 miles from Oklahoma to California in honor of the mighty westward migration undertaken by the Joad family of John Steinbeck’s novel The...

The Great Auburn Epic Race

April 28, 2019 • Auburn totalbodyfitness.com/site/race/the-great-auburn-epic-race-2019 The inaugural Great Auburn Epic takes place in Auburn, the Endurance Capital of the World. This mountain bike race features four timed cross country stages on the spectacular trails...

Groveland Grind 2019

May 18, 2019 • Groveland grovelandtrailheads.org The Groveland Trail Heads mountain biking club brings back this unique fundraising cycling event for its second year. The Groveland Grind is a multi-terrain (pavement, broken pavement, gravel, small rocks and dirt)...

Event Profiles: Issue 107

Featured upcoming events Alpenglow Mountain Festival February 16-24, Lake Tahoe & Truckee Alpenglow Mountain Festival is a nine-day celebration of human-powered mountain sports, events, clinics, equipment demonstrations, critically acclaimed films and more. This...

Ear to the Ground: Issue 107

News & notes from the outdoor industry Bianca Valenti makes 2018 “Most Accomplished Athletes” list Outside Magazine has named San Francisco based big wave surfer Bianca Valenti one of 2018’s most accomplished athletes. Other outdoor athletes recognized...

Gear We Love: Issue 107

Goodies for your active lifestyle 1. Fireside Outdoor Pop Up Fire Pit with Heat Shield Imagine being able to set up a fire pit anywhere in less than a minute. That’s the cool thing about the Pop Up Fire Pit from Fireside Outdoor: it packs into a small bag and sets up...

Huffmaster Hopper to Donate All Proceeds from Cycling Event to Camp Fire Victims

Hopper Adventures pitches in for fire relief efforts Sonoma County-based Hopper Adventures — the organization behind the popular Grasshopper Adventure Series — is pitching in to help relief efforts for the devastating Camp Fire that ravaged Butte County in November....

Chico Velo Partners with Chico Area Bike Shops to Raise Funds for Camp Fire Victims

Butte Strong Bicycle Aid helps riders affected by November’s devastating fire get back out riding Chico-area cycling group Chico Velo, in partnership with local bike shops, has established a fundraiser for cyclists affected by this past November’s devastating...