When it’s as hot as it has been this summer in Utah, mountain biking during the day is a good way to get heat stroke. But rather than not ride, I’ve been hitting the singletrack in Park City and the Wasatch Front after dark. But doing so requires bright lights to illuminate the way. I…
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Swrve Slim Fit CORDURA Jeans Review
I am a man of many proclivities, and you better believe that “good denim” is on the list. I have been lucky enough to work in jobs that allow me to wear jeans whenever I please, which equates to every day (summers included). So, when I got an email with the subject line of “Meet…
Utah now 5th place in 2015 Bicycle Friendly State Ranking
The cycling community in Utah is getting bigger and stronger, and for evidence, one has to look no further than our new Bicycle Friendly State ranking. According to the League of Bicyclists, Utah jumped up to #5 in 2015, an increase from #8 last year. Even more impressive, is that Utah is #2 in the…
See, Learn and Participate at the Inaugural Endurance Sports Show
Do you go to sleep at night dreaming of running, biking, swimming or skiing? Do you wake hours before sunrise to hit the pool for a Masters Swim class or methodically organize gear for a long training day? Utah athletes take note: there’s a new trade show in town and it’s all about endurance! The…
Prepare to die at Crusher in the Tushar
Sixty nine miles, over 10,000 feet of climbing, and confusion over whether to ride a road or mountain bike. Welcome to Crusher in the Tushar. This one-of-a-kind bike race happens July 14th, 2012 in the Tushar Mountains above Beaver, Utah. The Crusher in the Tushar is the brainchild of professional cyclist, T. Burke Swindlehurst, who…
New Parley’s Canyon Trail could connect Salt Lake and Park City while providing commuters with safe alternative to I-80
Across the United States bicycle recreation and commuting is skyrocketing and has become the second most popular outdoor activity in the country based on frequency of participation. Utah is known for hundreds of miles of pristine single track, superb road riding opportunities and a growing percentage of bicycle commuters. According to the Sierra Club, cyclists…
Check out the 4th annual Utah Bike Summit in Ogden
Anybody who rides a bike in Utah knows that our state is one of the world’s most awesome destinations for cyclists, as well as the outdoor companies that serve the industry. From Moab, to Hurricane, to Park City, Utah is a freaking mecca of biking, both on-road and mountain bike. So it’s no wonder that…
Little Red Riding Hood women’s only cycling event
February 1st is an important save-the-date for the women’s cycling community in Utah! Registration for the 2012 Little Red Riding Hood, one of the state’s most popular women’s only cycling events, will begin at 12 p.m. (noon) MST. The ride will take place on June 2, 2012 in Northern Utah’s Cache Valley. When the ride…
Crusher in the Tushar brings “RoadDirt” bike racing to Utah
A new, one-of-a-kind bike race happens this July 16th in Utah, and it promises to be a “crusher.” The Crusher in the Tushar is the brainchild of professional cyclist, T. Burke Swindlehurst, who has been thinking for years about organizing a road/dirt mountain bike race around his hometown in Beaver. The Crusher in the Tushar…
Ride your bike to the Utah Arts Festival
The weather is gorgeous and it’s time to get out and have fun in downtown Salt Lake City at the Utah Arts Festival. This is the 35th Anniversary of the show, and it gets bigger and better every year. If you’re heading downtown, ditch the car and grab the bike. The eARTH Team and Bike…