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Category Archives: Biking

Gear Review: SHREDLY Women’s Mountain Bike Clothing

SHREDLY Clothing was born when founder Ashley Rankin wanted to spice up the world of women’s mountain biking clothing. Not only did she want clothes that looked good, she wanted clothes that were comfortable and maintained technical performance while they were at it. I ran into her clothing while I was searching for something a…

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Summary & Review of REI’s Powder Mountain Outessa Summit

We turned up the winding canyon road and our excitement mounted with every foot of elevation we climbed. We turned off the main rode and drove the last few hundred feet up a dirt road to the very top of Powder Mountain Ski Resort. We crested the final hill and were in awe of the view that…

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  • Way to rally after a crummy night’s sleep – that takes some moxie! As does willingly going to a foam-rolling class. Love this review & the summit looks like fun! Thanks for posting!ReplyCancel

  • Thanks for posting the review! I love a photo heavy post! It looks like you had an awesome time even though the first night was a bit rough. How cold did it get that first night? What type sleeping bag did you use and do you think you’ll go again? I hope they do it next year. I’m game on flying across country for some fun like this!ReplyCancel

    • Jess

      You know, my phone said it was only 40 or so, and I have a 32 degree down bag but that wind chill was unreal. They are making modifications for next year and absolutely I’m planning on going!ReplyCancel

  • I have a lot of respect for anyone who can make wise decisions after sleep deprivation. Way to go!ReplyCancel

  • […] grown on me. I love getting “nice shorts” compliments while I’m out riding, and while mountain biking at Outessa there was more than one of us sporting the SHREDLY style. Instant […]ReplyCancel

  • […] was able to see the Basecamp first hand while at Outessa (on launch day no less!) and casually mentioned it’d be fun to take it out for a spin. […]ReplyCancel

Mountain Biking at Flat Rock Ranch, Texas

This last spring we spent a few weeks in Texas. After playing tourist in San Antonio we were ready for a break in the country. We made a quick stop at the WoomBike headquarters to pick up some demo bikes and then we headed out into the hill country to Flat Rock Ranch – a…

Join Me at REI’s Outessa Summit This Summer!

In the last two years of traveling we really haven’t made an effort to attend any conferences or workshops. Pre-travel I would attend at least one photography workshop a year, and Sam would often have 2-3 tech conferences he attended. All part of keeping up our skills, networking, and getting inspiration for new projects or…

Visiting Woom HQ in Austin + a Helmet Giveaway!

During our visit to Austin, we made a visit to the Woom Bike USA Headquarters. You might remember Woom Bikes from our experience teaching Cara to ride a bike last year. We’ve loved Cara’s bike, and it has been a wonderful year zooming around. We were pretty stoked to visit HQ and meet Mathias and…

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  • That balance bike looks great! My three year old has just started to get interested in the one he got for Christmas, and I’ve been kicking myself for not getting one with a hand brake for him. We love the greenway near our house for bike rides….but this summer we’ll be getting back to the Cape Cod bike paths that we haven’t been on in years–can’t wait!ReplyCancel

    • Jess

      Awesome! Cape Cod does sound amazing!ReplyCancel

  • Adrianne

    My little is almost 18 months. I’m looking forward to getting a Woom 1 for him very soon. We’ll be riding on the Huckleberry biking path and through the woods at Pandapas Park, both in Blacksburg, VA. He’s small, so I’m hoping we can find a helmet that fits properly.ReplyCancel

    • Jess

      Thanks so much for entering! This does sound like it would be a good helmet for him!ReplyCancel

  • Robyn V

    We just ordered our first 2 Woom bikes (1 & 2)over the weekend…highly anticipating their arrival. Our girls can do about 3 miles right now so we do our greenway trail and simple mountain trails. Heading to the Creaper Trail this summer.ReplyCancel

    • Jess

      Hooray! You are going to LOVE the bikes!ReplyCancel

  • Stacie

    We like to ride to the park. The kids love going to their favorite place and mom likes burning off their extra energy!ReplyCancel

    • Jess

      Burning off extra energy is definitely a plus!ReplyCancel

  • Kristie Beardall

    Love to win! Green Canyon, North Logan Ut. Is not a bad ride.ReplyCancel

  • Lauren Harris

    We love the pump track and trail in Frisco, TX!!ReplyCancel

  • Deb Brown Robison

    We love just biking to the local disc golf course as our kiddos are still learning to ride bikes!!ReplyCancel

  • Sarah Ferrell

    we are just learning to ride around home for now, but my 3 year old is pretty quick on her bike. this looks like a nice helmet!ReplyCancel

  • Adrianne 'Addy' Zofchak

    My little is almost 18 months. I’m looking forward to getting a Woom 1 for him very soon. We’ll be riding on the Huckleberry biking path and through the woods at Pandapas Park, both in Blacksburg, VA. He’s small, so I’m hoping we can find a helmet that goes properly.ReplyCancel

  • carol clark

    i like to take my kid to the park here were we live its paved and its fun for himReplyCancel

    • Jess

      my kids also love to ride on pavement!ReplyCancel

  • Amber

    Anywhere we can ride with friends or family is a good time and encourages the 3 year old to try new bikes and tactics on her balance bike!ReplyCancel

    • Jess

      Biking with friends definitely helps encourage my kids as well!ReplyCancel

  • Mica Hauley

    Just got to checking my email today, looks like I just missed the deadline!? 🙁 can’t wait to take my kids on some trails in moab and up the American fork canyon, trail 157… their just a bit young still… 😉ReplyCancel

    • Jess

      oh man! just barely. Next time for sure! We just got to Moab today and my kids are dying to go ride Slick Rock. I can barely ride it! lol!ReplyCancel

  • Sara senoff

    We love going to castle park in Yuma,AZ. Love how you guys figure out a balance of travel and family, so important and hope to be able to give that to my 3 kiddos too! 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Susan Curtis Strayer

    We take our kids and their Woom Bikes on the Bridal Veil Falls Trail along the Provo River. But this summer we will be biking in as many National Parks as we can on our National Park to Park Highway Trip. Zion, Grand Teton, Bryce Canyon – So excited!ReplyCancel

  • Sarah Rollmann Probasco

    Our 3 year old needs a better fitting helmet and we’d love to try a Woom! Especially because I accidentally pinched her cheek once and now she is so fearful of her current helmet. The magnetic closure looks awesome!ReplyCancel

  • Sara Senoff

    Would love to win. We have 3 kids ages 2-6 and would love to check out the pinch free buckle on this helmet! My husband and I love going on bike rides down the canal, to our kids favorite park, Castle Park in Yuma, AZ…. I love what your family is doing and hope to embrace the travel life with my own 3 kids someday soon!ReplyCancel

  • Stacie Skinner-Hoxsie

    I missed the giveaway – again!! Awesome contest, I love your review and all the pics! I do not have kids nor take anyone biking (I own 2 bikes – what is wrong with me?!) Would love to bike along the Jordan River Trail. I heard that’s really nice.ReplyCancel

  • […] and desire to be faster, better, and more in control – she just needed the tools. We visited Woom headquarters in Austin, TX last spring and Matthias upgraded her Woom3 to a Woom4 with a rear derailleur and an 8- Speed SRAM […]ReplyCancel

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