Month: May 2015

Fat Tire Tuesday: California trail project in running for $100,000 Bell Built grant

Bell Helmets ā€“ in association with the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) ā€“ is at it again, offering a staggering $100,000 grant to fund a downhill trail building project ... and the public gets to choose which project wins. This year, the focus is on new black or double black diamond level gravity trails designed with a 300 foot or more elevation drop and features such as berms, rollers and jumps, plus particularly steep sections.

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SUP Sunday: Donner Lake Race recap

I ran up to Tahoe for the Tahoe Cup on Donner Lake yesterday (Saturday) and encountered chilly, rainy but a calm lake to race on. Heading in to my fifth or sixth year of racing in the Tahoe Cup Memorial Weekend Race on Donner Lake, I am always ready for inclement weather.

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Fat Tire Tuesday: Well hells yeah!

Routine. Habit. Standard Operating Procedure. Consistency. On one level, we prefer not to be affiliated with any of these labels. They imply being boring, not full of adventure or impulse. In our heart of hearts, I suspect that deep down we want to be that person thatā€™s up for anything.

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California Enduro Series Round 1 Recap: Battle Born Enduro

Another sold out Battle Born Enduro proved to be a fun and successful event for the 300 competitors who descended upon Peavine Mountain near Reno, Nevada. Despite rain and snow storms all through the previous week, the Battle Born trails were dry, dusty, and loose as ever, keeping racers on their toes the entire day and making cornering interesting.

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Have you picked up Issue #133 yet? Our cover photo of Sustainable Surf ambassador Ashley Lloyd conveys the feeling of summer better than any image weā€™ve seen in a long time. The photo was taken by Bryan ā€œ@WetFeetā€ Garrison and we invite you to soak in the wholesome summer vibes and take them wherever you go.

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Join @ellasuring and @theory_in_motion as they discuss ultra running and Alyssaā€™s journey as both an athlete and a coach. The full interview is out now on our website. šŸƒšŸ¼ā€ā™€ļø

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Thereā€™s still time for spring skiing at @bvadventure

With over 65 kilometers of groomed paths and a cafe on the trails, itā€™s a great destination for the whole family.

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