It was good to see more than a few racers read our guide to riding in the cold, because Sunday's Fat Chance Fat Bike Race was downright frigid! As the sun rose on Crystal Mountain Resort, the thermometer actually went down a few more degrees, settlin…

We may not be experiencing a 'polar vortex' this year, and in our hometown of Traverse City, winter has actually been relatively mild. But that doesn't mean riding in twenty-five degree weather is pleasant, nor does it mean you're ready for when temp…

What off season? Fat bike race season in our neck of the woods start on January 20 with Fat Chance at Crystal Mountain. Here's how an odd little race became a winter-time landmark. For our friends reading this outside of the Midwest, it may be a…

We're starting out 2019 addressing an argument that's been rumbling among cyclists for year. Does riding inside and using software like Zwift and TrainerRoad make you weak?There's a rather heroic image built around those brave enough to venture out o…

Late last week, the weather experts were predicting just a 20% chance of a white Christmas here in northern Michigan.We lucked out, and our first annual up.bike Christmas Ride rolled out on freshly fallen snow! When we first got with the Dirt Ch…