“They copied our idea!”

Well not really, but upon our arrival home we checked out the interweb to find that the Pinkbike Crew had embarked on a trip called “Hurtin’ for Vert”

They honestly had way more mileage on the bikes and some awesome photographers along with them. So I thought I’d hook up some links to their articles so you can see just how great mountain biking in the Kootenay’s of BC really is! Read the rest of this entry »

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“Um yeah, really everything in Nelson is steep” – staff member at The Sacred Ride

The Queen's City

Not really what we wanted to hear, but somewhat what we expected after driving into town. Nelson BC is located at the tip of Kootenay Lake and is flanked on both sides by steep hills and mountains. The streets remind one of the view in San Francisco, but the upper reaches of the streets merge into more forest rather than the sky above. Historically termed the “Queen’s City” Nelson is blessed with many very beautiful heritage buildings and homes, grand oak trees and great views. What it doesn’t boast is easy fireroad climbs to cross country trails. Bring your DH bike! Read the rest of this entry »

Road trips are the holy grail of adventurers. From fishing to skiing to hiking to biking, heading to new uncharted waters in search of epic rides helps move photos from bike magazines into all sense engulfing experiences. The smells, sounds, feels, sights and tastes all become part of the experience when you take a road trip. Read the rest of this entry »