by Devin Sundquist | Apr 13, 2022 | Loppet 101, MTB
Back in the early days of mountain biking there was basically one kind of mountain bike. It had 26 inch wheels, no suspension, and it was most likely made from steel or maybe aluminum. Simpler times. Today, not only do we have categories, we have categories within...
by Devin Sundquist | Jan 24, 2022 | Loppet 101, XC Ski
Like a lot of sports, cross-country (XC) skiing has a language all its own. If you’re new to the sport, or just thinking about giving it a try, knowing some of the XC ski terminology will go a long way toward making you feel more comfortable asking questions at the...
by Devin Sundquist | Jan 19, 2022 | Loppet 101, XC Ski
Just like we have rules of the road so we can all safely get to where we want to go, there are some rules of the ski trail that let us all play safely together in the snow. These rules, aka trail etiquette, besides keeping us all safe, have the added bonus of making...
by Devin Sundquist | Jan 1, 2021 | Loppet 101, MTB
If you’re new to mountain biking, you may not have spent much time contemplating your pedals. And why should you, pedals are pedals, right? Well, sort of. Like so many things mountain biking, when it comes to pedals there are a variety of types. Regular...
by Devin Sundquist | Jan 1, 2021 | Blog Post, Loppet 101, MTB
Nothing kills the flow of your trail ride more quickly than a flat or mechanical issue with your bike. Fortunately, if you have the right tools with you, flats, and many mechanicals, can be fixed trail side. If you’re new to mountain biking, knowing what you need to...
