Cycling the West Coast: Highway 1! [Day 24] Day 24 It was only a couple of miles before we reached the start of Highway 1. My stoke for finally reaching the legendary highway pushed me up the steep climbs that were awaiting us. The first climb was around 1,200 feet and went for about five miles, and due to the steep grade, it meant a lot of waiting on […] Biking Luke Guilford | June 5, 2023 0 Comments
10 of the Best Bike Parks in North America: Summer is upon us here in the Northern Hemisphere, the snow is melting rapidly, temperatures are rising, and its time to start trading out the boards for bikes. Biking season is upon us, and we have compiled a list of the best mountain bike parks in North America to help satisfy your gravity fueled adventures this summer season. Whistler Bike Park is arguably the best bike park found in North America. Nestled in the Coast Mountains of British Colombia, its location is key to its incredible biking. And with the opening […] Biking Jesse Cassidy | June 5, 2023 56 Comments
Cycling the West Coast: Last Day on Highway 101! [Day 23] Day 23 We started the morning with a nice 12 miles through the last stretch of the Avenue of the Giants. I enjoyed the shade before the afternoon sun unleashed its wrath while climbing Highway 101. The first town we arrived in was Garberville, where we decided to stop for breakfast. Related: Cycling the West Coast: Avenue of the Giants! […] Biking Luke Guilford | June 1, 2023 0 Comments
Cycling the West Coast: Avenue of the Giants! [Day 22] Day 22 I am not sure why, but last night was one of the best night’s sleep I have had on the trip. I feel so refreshed! And to make it even better, today was a short day, covering rough 23 miles or so. We didn’t have much of an agenda besides exploring the wonders off of the Avenue of […] Biking Luke Guilford | May 31, 2023 0 Comments
Cycling the West Coast: Lost Coast or Bust! [Day 21] Day 21 We tried to get out of Eureka early before traffic got too crazy. As soon as we got out of town, we stopped at a McDonald’s for a breakfast sandwich before pedaling toward Ferndale. Related: Cycling the West Coast: Fish Tacos and Scenic Drives! [Day 20] – SnowBrains Ferndale marks the last town before we enter the lost […] Biking Luke Guilford | May 29, 2023 0 Comments
Cycling the West Coast: Fish Tacos and Scenic Drives! [Day 20] Day 20 I woke up feeling very refreshed, it’s the best I have felt in the last few days. After a breakfast of fruit and granola, we stopped by the elk to see them once more before we left. I sure love the calm, dark mornings in the redwoods, I’m not sure why, but it’s just easy on my soul. Related: […] Biking Luke Guilford | May 25, 2023 0 Comments
Cycling the West Coast: Climbing into the Redwoods! [Day 18 & 19] Day 18 I woke up around 3 am to a horrific, blood-curdling scream. The person was outside the church screaming in pain and yelling for the suffering to end. What I woke up to was someone overdosing, and paramedics quickly arrived on the scene to get him to help. Related: Cycling the West Coast: California! [Day 17] – SnowBrains I […] Biking Luke Guilford | May 24, 2023 0 Comments
Cycling the West Coast: California! [Day 17] Day 17 I woke up feeling not much better than the day before, but I had just under 30 miles to get into town to meet my father. Luckily, the road was very flat, and I could cruise into California. The weather called for non-stop rain, which, honestly, I enjoyed. At this point, I have been on the road long […] Biking Luke Guilford | May 23, 2023 1 Comment
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