Sacred RidesAugust 7, 2015
Patagonia offers some amazing adventure travel opportunities! Enjoy this epic video from our Patagonia Pedal and Paddle trip! The word Patagonia conjures up images of brave adventurers and remote landscapes in a hidden corner of the world. For centuries the world’s bravest have tested themselves in these lands — often with…
July 13, 2015
About the Author: Louise Smith is an avid mountain biker, hiker and outdoor enthusiast. After a successful career in marketing, keynote speaking, writing and corporate training, she has semi-retired to a chalet ‘in the Ontario north.’ Currently, Louise provides wisdom and advice to over 50,000 followers on her Lessons of Life Facebook page. …
July 10, 2015
Why combine mountain biking with yoga? After all, doesn’t a post-ride ‘cerveza’ do the same trick to boost your body into rest and relaxation mode? The beer might hit the spot, but as your muscles seize up, your body won’t be very pumped for a ride the next day. Yoga…
July 5, 2015
About the Author: Jill Hinton (above right) is a mountain biker and Chief Heroine of the Outdoor Book Club, an online community of outdoorswomen who love books. You can follow her on Twitter @outdoorbookclub or contact her directly to learn more. My lady mountain-biking friends are some of the most intrepid women I know,…
July 3, 2015
The Women’s Rocky Mountain Bike Adventure is just that. 8 full days of epic exploration by bike through some of Canada’s most remarkable landscape: The Rocky Mountains of British Columbia. The Women’s Rocky Mountain Bike Adventure has been designed for passionate mountain bikers with Strong Intermediate level skills looking to progress with…
June 24, 2015
At Sacred Rides, we encourage travellers and mountain bikers to step out of their comfort zones and experience new adventures. After all, you learn a lot about yourself and others when you take risks, get outside and explore. Many people believe living an adventurous lifestyle is unattainable, due to busy…
June 8, 2015
Women’s Mountain Bike Shorts. An item I once thought only came in the colour black, is now flooding our market with options. Functional designs offering features like thigh vents and crash-resisting materials are now available for women who shred like they mean it. And the colour black? Save it for your…
June 5, 2015
In this video, Johanna Weintrager, our Lead Guide and Professional Mountain Bike Instructor from British Columbia, takes us through mountain bike skills required for successful climbing and descending. Johanna demonstrates when to use the “Fore” and “Aft” body positions while mountain biking. Try Johanna’s tips and tricks on your next…
June 5, 2015
Sometimes, we all need a bit of a reminder that adventure is never too far away. In this beautifully-captured 3‑minute video, writer and adventurer Bruce Kirkby travels 150km over 5 days on an inflatable paddle board, from Vancouver to Victoria. His journey brings about the many questions we ask when…
May 29, 2015
In this video, Johanna Weintrager, our lead instructor from British Columbia, takes us through mountain bike tips and trail skills required to have a fun, safe and enjoyable ride. Johanna demonstrates the importance of planes of balance, body position and line of sight when mountain biking. Use Johanna’s tips and…
