Should YOU build your own bike?
By: Cheryl
Last updated: February 23, 2025
Should you build your own bike from the frame up? I did, and I'm not a bike mechanic. Here's my opinion, after having done so, along with a few thoughts on what you'll need to be able to do so.
Cycling , Bike Maintenance and Repair , Cycling Opinion
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At What Age Should You Stop Cycling?
By: Cheryl
Last updated: February 21, 2025
Is there an age that's "too old" for cycling? Here's my opinion.
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Washington State’s Cycling Rules of the Road
By: Elle
Last updated: February 21, 2025
If you cycle in Washington State, there are some rules that every cyclist should know. Continue reading to discover what they are and why they are important.
Bike Laws, Rules of the Road, and Safety , Cycling
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Using the Garmin Varia RCT715 Bike Radar When You Can’t Install it On Your Seatpost
By: Cheryl
Last updated: February 21, 2025
The Garmin Varia RCT715 (and other Garmin Varia radar units) are great for improving safety -- or at least your feeling of it -- on the road. However, they're designed to be installed on your seatpost. What if your bike setup doesn't allow for that? Here are some possible solutions.
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Do you need bike radar? No…but after you get it, you might not want to go back.
By: Cheryl
Last updated: February 21, 2025
Bike radar devices can make you feel safer if not actually be safer. Let's take a look at some of the major bike radar devices available on the market.
Bike Gear and Lists , Cycling , Cycling Opinion
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Garmin Varia RCT715 Review: Bike Radar That Also Records Video
By: Cheryl
Last updated: February 21, 2025
The Garmin Varia RCT715 is a bike radar device and tail light that also records video of approaching vehicles and detetcts incidents. Does it make you safer? It makes me at least feel safer. Here's a review.
Cycling Product Reviews , Cycling
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Cycling Events in Washington State and the PNW
By: Cheryl
Last updated: February 21, 2025
Want to find a cycling event in Washington State? We've edited, and are republishing, this post about cycling events through the year in the PNW (mostly in Washington State).
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SimWorks Taco Pedal Review
By: Cheryl
Last updated: February 21, 2025
SimWorks' lovely and huge Taco Pedals now come in "Homage Green" to match those green Homage tires. I tried 'em; here's my review.
Cycling Product Reviews , Cycling
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Before You Buy an Ebike
By: Cheryl
Last updated: February 21, 2025
I'm now a fairly experienced ebike user having owned and ridden a number of them. This is my two cents worth on deciding on an ebike -- some considerations probably being pretty obvious.
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Gearing up for the STP
By: Cheryl
Last updated: February 21, 2025
I'm hoping to finally check off one of my bucket list goals this year: the Seattle to Portland bike ride. We'll see! Here are some tips I've gathered from others about conquering this ride.
Cycling Events , Bike Training and Fitness , Cycling
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Riding the Olympic Discovery Trail Sequim to Port Angeles (River and Prairie Section)
By: Cheryl
Last updated: February 21, 2025
The Olympic Discovery Trail is a trail running through the Olympic Peninsula from Port Townsend to the Pacific Ocean. This is the first of several posts exploring different sections of the trail, mostly from a cycling perspective.
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How to Go Hammock Camping
By: Cheryl
Last updated: March 1, 2025
One Summer, on an extended rooftop camping road trip, I met up halfway with my daughter and her friend. While my hammock had seen plenty of use, these young women had gone all out and usually slept in theirs all night when they go camping or backpacking. Here's what I learned about the fine art of hammock sleeping, including avoiding CBS (Cold Butt Syndrome)!
Camping Gear , Camping , Camping Styles , Other Outdoor Activities and Gear
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Snoqualmie Bike Ride: Remlinger and Back
By: Cheryl
Last updated: February 21, 2025
I cycled this route years ago, and intended to write about it at that time. A few things may have changed since then, but it remains a good cycling route with a good stop at Remlinger Farms at the mid-point.
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The Best Beginner Mountain Bike Trails Near Seattle
By: evo
Last updated: February 21, 2025
Seattle is home to some great mountain biking and some of the best beginner mountain bike trails in the Pacific Northwest. This is a sponsored post from evo -- a Seattle based retailer that specializes in outdoor equipment...mountainbikes and more!
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Feeling Drawn to the Water? A PNW Wetsuit Guide
By: evo
Last updated: February 18, 2025
The Pacific Northwest is a great place for water sports, but it can be cold. Here are some great tips for choosing a wetsuit for the Pacific Northwest from evo -- a Seattle based outdoor gear retailer.
Other Outdoor Activities and Gear , Paddling
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A Quick Ski Camping Checklist
By: evo
Last updated: February 18, 2025
Here's a quick checking of what to bring ski camping from evo a Seattle retailer who knows about outdoor and backcountry gear.
Skiing , Other Outdoor Activities and Gear
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Thule Hullavator Demo and Review
By: Cheryl
Last updated: February 21, 2025
I guess the Thule Hullavator is like an elevator, only for your hull (of your kayak). I've used the Hullavator for a few years now -- overall it's a nice piece of gear and lets me schlep my kayak around solo. But it does have a few drawbacks as well. Here's what I think, with a video demo.
Other Outdoor Activities and Gear , Cycling , Paddling , Paddling Gear Reviews
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One Trekking Pole or Two? Inquiring Minds Want to Know!
By: Cheryl
Last updated: February 18, 2025
My husband and I were arguing about the merits of one trekking pole vs. two. So what is the right answer? I did my own subjective research. Here are some of the reasons to use poles at all and the advantages of using one or two poles.
Other Outdoor Activities and Gear , Hiking , Hiking Gear
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