Sacred RidesAugust 14, 2015
by Meredith Wires I am a woman, and a mountain biker. I started biking about seven years ago out of necessity. Literally. I accepted a job at a resort and was responsible for developing, coördinating and guiding outdoor recreation programs including; canoeing, kayaking and mountain biking. I admit, a pretty…
August 2, 2015
Whether you are heading out on a week long adventure, or you are hitting the trails for a couple hours — here are the Top 5 (free!) Mobile Apps every mountain biker needs. 1. SINGLETRACKSFind mountain bike trails close to home, and explore the thousands of trails around the world…
July 23, 2015
Words by Sacred Rides’ Rider Peter Mills, as told through daily Facebook posts (and reposted with his permission). Day 1: The adventure has begun, time for some amazing biking on the trails around the mountains of Peru with our Sacred Rides’ guides Giovanni and Wayo. Day 2: We had one hell of…
July 14, 2015
Over the past decase, women’s mountain biking has sky-rocketed and it’s about time companies recognize our needs. Women are rocking the mountain bike scene and there is a large demand to create bikes, accessories and gear specifically for women. Looking for a women’s mountain bike? Look no further! HERE IS…
July 7, 2015
Sometimes we all just need a little motivation to get us off the couch and outside, exploring and adventuring in this great world of ours. To that end, we’ve prepared this list of our favourite adventure quotes and sayings of all time. Enjoy! 1. “Man cannot discover new oceans unless…
June 28, 2015
Are you flying with your mountain bike soon? No need to stress ‑James Fedosov, Rider Experience Director at Sacred Rides, shows you how to pack your mountain bike for stress-free air travel, step by step. With beer! CLICK THE PLAY BUTTON, AND WATCH THE ENTERTAINING VIDEO BELOW: https://youtu.be/siMPU0-KBMc WHAT DO…
June 16, 2015
Travel to jaw-dropping Peru with Specialized sponsored athlete Matt Hunter and our very own guide and local legend, Wayo Stein, in this stunning 5‑minute video. https://youtu.be/DuHKPXbtaHI “WHEN YOU’RE ON THE TRAIL AND YOU’RE EXPLORING A NEW PLACE, YOU’RE NOT BEING PRESENTED WITH WHAT SOMEBODY WANTS YOU TO SEE OF THAT…
June 12, 2015
By Kristen Gross, Sacred Rides contributor There was a time when choosing a women’s specific bike meant choosing something second best. The frames were heavy, built up with lower-end components, and the geometry put women in such an upright position, it was hard to take the bikes seriously. Those days…
June 2, 2015
At Sacred Rides, we are keen adventurers and travel enthusiasts. We are always searching for the road less traveled, pushing ourselves to find new adventures and of course, packing our mountain bikes along the way. Travelling can be a life changing experience, you meet new people, experience different cultures and…
August 11, 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…
