Santa Cruzans Attracted to Mountain-Biking Crazed Idaho
April 19, 2012 I've been curious about the bicycling community in Ketchum, Idaho, for a while now. After a Santa Cruz friend moved here a few years ago and told me about the great mountain biking in...
View ArticleProject B.I.K.E. Helps Kids Find Own Two Wheels
January 27, 2012 When I hear laughter and shouting outside my window, I know it's because my three young neighbors are practicing their bicycle skills. The twins and their older sister have left the...
View ArticleIf You Build A Bike, They Will Come - Local bike builders represent Santa...
March 2, 2012 You don't have to go to the dusty desert of Burning Man to see bikes that are works of art.Location: Santa CruzType: Spin CityArticle Subject: CyclingPublication Date: 2012Publication:...
View ArticleForget "Surf City," Let's Name Santa Cruz "Bicycle City"
March 30, 2012 Forget the title "Surf City" and let's call Santa Cruz "Bicycling City" instead. Or, at least, let's vie for the name "The Cycling Capital of California." Location: Santa CruzType: Spin...
View ArticleSanta Cruz Rolls into National Bike Month
April 27, 2012 May is National Bike Month and Santa Cruz County is gearing up to celebrate in a big way.Location: Santa CruzType: Spin CityArticle Subject: CyclingPublication Date: 2012Publication:...
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From Here, It's All Downhill
When Lindsay Currier broke her back in a mountain bike accident in Santa Cruz in 2008, her dreams were derailed. A novice downhill mountain biker who had recently discovered her love of competition,...
View ArticleGlacial Getaway
June 22, 2012 When I told my mom about my plans to visit Glacier National Park in Montana and bicycle the park's famous Going-to-the-Sun Road, she was happy for me, knowing that I love outdoor...
View ArticleClosing West Cliff to Open Minds About Outdoor Recreation
August 24, 2012 Saskia Lucas has pedaled many memorable miles on her bicycle during her 20-plus years living in Santa Cruz, but one ride in particular stands out.Location: Santa CruzType: Spin...
View ArticleA Slice of Paradise
May 25, 2012 The return of the Amgen Tour of California, North America’s premier road race, to Santa Cruz County is another reminder of what exquisite terrain cyclists here enjoy and the passion of the...
View ArticleBig Basin Gains Attention
July 6, 2012 Natasha Perry has logged thousands of miles on her bicycle, so she recognizes when she is riding in a special place. Location: Santa CruzType: Spin CityArticle Subject: CyclingPublication...
View ArticleTaste of Tibet by Bicycle
September 21, 2012 The United Nations' World Tourism Organization predicts that China will become the world's most popular travel destination in the next four to six years.Location: TibetType: Spin...
View ArticleSurf City Halloween Race Showcases Bikes, Costumes
Location: October 18, 2012 Mud bogs, fallen logs, steep hills and heavy rain are beloved by fans of cyclocross, a type of bike racing that requires a combination of road and mountain biking...
View ArticleTrail Work is Not a Dirty Word - Mountain Biker Learns to Lend a Hand...
Location: November 15, 2012 When it comes to mountain biking, I am bold, but not reckless. I love going downhill really fast, exploring new trails and trying to keep up with my more skillful...
View ArticleFive Gifts for Your Cycling Friends
December 13, 2012 After all these years of bike riding, I still find it amusing that cyclists, during a group ride, may not know one other's names even after hours together in the saddle.Location:...
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Cyclists tackle county's toughest climbs in the Santa Cruz Mountains Challenge
For road cyclists who enjoy lung-busting, leg-burning workouts, the Santa Cruz Mountains Challenge is a must-do.Images: Publication: Santa Cruz SentinelPublication date: Jul 2012Location: Santa...
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