Skiing Storage Rack from up.bike
When the snow flies, it's not all fat bikes. Skiers, we hear you. And we've got a little something to make your life easier. Skiers are, by necessity, a little particular. Few sports are so cond ... Read more
New Nordic Ski Accessories Debut at Noque!
This isn’t our first time racing in the cold, and it’s not our first trip up to one of the premier nordic ski events in the Midwest. However, this is one of just a few times that the temperatures had ... Read more
How to Cross Country Ski
Need a change of pace after cycling all summer or looking for a new reason to love winter? Strap on some planks and learn how to cross country ski. Nordic skiing is one of the most enjoyable ways t ... Read more
The Gondola: Because Cyclists Ski, Too
up.bike is based in Traverse City, Michigan. If you take a look at a map, we're far enough north to know that long winters are inevitable, and to make the most of them, we're totally okay with snappi ... Read more
How to Make a Wax Ski Station
If you’ve spent anytime in the snow, you know one thing; wax makes all the difference. There have been plenty of days where pals have simply breezed past without effort while you’ve been struggling t ... Read more
North American Vasa Fat Bike and Ski Race Medals
If you’re a regular reader, you’ve probably picked up that we’re pretty proud of our hometown. It’s a mecca for mountain biking, a world-famous place to ride the road, and home to one of the biggest ... Read more
Cross-Country Skiing vs Cycling: What's Tougher?
DISCLAIMER: Nothing that follows here should be misconstrued as science. We know this isn’t a fair, balance, equal, or accurate study. Still, we’ve wanted to take a look at how cross-country skiing a ... Read more
Makin' Tracks: Our New Groomer for Classic Skiers
Winter isn’t going anywhere. With at least another month of good snow to look forward to, we’ve been putting the final touches on our new groomer. Instead of waiting to unveil it next season, check o ... Read more
Vasa Ski Club's Nordic Flyers Grow Youth Skiing
Take a look at your local ski race’s most recent results and you might notice something. The age categories that don’t qualify for an AARP card are pretty thin. Cross-country skiing has a hard time f ... Read more