Introduction If you haven't tried winter camping before, it is an adventure! And when I say "camping" in this post, I mean back country, carrying your gear on your back (or dragging it in a sled behind you). I'm not necessarily referring to those who drive in, trailer...

Introduction BMX racing is a sport that combines speed, skill and technique. It requires fast reflexes, steady nerves and the ability to push beyond what you think is possible. And that's just for the parents watching... All kidding aside, BMX racing has great appeal...

Introduction If these last 5 years of starting a business has taught Adam and I one thing, it would probably revolve around the importance of being active outside. The busier we've become each year has resulted in less and less time spent outdoors. And we've felt the...

Introduction My first bike in 1992 was a Trek 820 mountain bike. Fully rigid, chromoly frame, 21 speed. Basically, if it had a larger wheelset, it was pretty much the gravel bike I ride now, over 20 years later. Fully rigid, chromoly frame, 11 speed. In '92, I...

Scott gets out on another local bike packing trip and regrets his nutrition choices

One common question we get a lot here at the store, especially from those new to the area, is "Where do you ride around here?". It's a valid question! When I first arrived in Saskatchewan in 1994, I put my mountain bike in a closet and figured those days were behind...

Earlier this winter, a few of the guys braved the temperatures and conditions and headed out for a winter camping trip. Winter camping may not be for everyone, but can be successful with the proper equipment, clothing and understanding of the risks. Away they go!...

The first time I was invited to bike the Grey Owl's trail I thought "It's a hiking trail, how hard could that be?" Haha, oh the follies. Biking this trail is hard to describe the difficulties. Yes, it's a 40km bike ride. But people do that all the time. And, yes, it's...