Sacred RidesSeptember 26, 2022
Mountain biking shorts can be an overwhelming realm of the sport, especially for women. There are so many options, and everyone has a different body type; what brand or style your friend loves may not be what fits you best. There are women-specific brands, unisex, or maybe you feel most…
August 15, 2022
Little did we know back in 2006 when we put our toddler, Tobin, on a push bike that all of our future family travel would revolve around mountain biking; we’d been a ski family when Tobin joined our family. My husband and I both worked, lived and recreated at the…
September 7, 2022
by Britta Berube Britta’s first gravel race experience reminds her why biking is such an integral part of her life. Biking has been an integral part of my life for the past 10 years. I’ve changed career paths, committed to seasonal work, and moved around to pursue my dream of…
July 18, 2022
You booked your Sacred Rides Mountain Bike Adventure; you have your flight lined up, and now you need to pack your bike. This is a very important part of your travels. You will be on your bike all week and want to make sure it’s properly secured so nothing ends…
March 16, 2022
Have you been dreaming of riding the incredible singletrack of the Canadian Rockies? If not, we encourage you to start. We have four unforgettable tours lined up for you—they all have something unique to offer and vary in length, location, and difficulty. Rocky Mountain RamblerRocky Mountain SingletrackWest Kootenay Round-UpRocky Mountain…
September 30, 2021
For all the ladies (cis, trans, and non-binary) looking to leave the men at home while you kick back and catch some flowy singletrack with just the girls—we’ve got you covered! Sacred Rides currently offers 4 unique women’s mountain bike tours (with more in the works). Mountain Bike Mecca of…
May 9, 2022
Good writers have often used sport as a metaphor for life: the lessons of the playing field or arena applied to daily living. If Norman Mailer (boxing), William Kennedy (baseball) and John Irving (wrestling) had spent time on a mountain bike, they would have learned: The 20 Life Lessons in…
December 11, 2019
Wondering what it’s like to ride two wheels through the world’s highest peaks? Read author and photographer Bryan Cole’s experience on one leg of our mountain bike tour through Nepal, the 12-Day Treasures of the Himalaya Ride. (You can also check out Mandil Pradhan’s write-up of our tour on Pink…
August 13, 2022
Abit Shorts. That’s it. Those are the shorts to get. To claim the best shorts is useless since so many unique preferences and body shapes dictate what is best for you, but I have no second doubt on what I’m wearing for every lap unless I go straight spandex or…
July 22, 2022
Technique and fitness get the bulk of our preparation and practice with mountain biking but being prepared for the ride with the correct gear is essential for safe and successful adventures. Let’s talk about the key items to pack before hitting the trail. We break it down into 3 exposure…
