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How to Store Your Bike Between Rides (and Keep It Ready for the Next One)

You’re out riding a few times a week. Maybe commuting. Maybe hitting the La Crosse River trails or heading out toward Onalaska on the...

Olle Spegel

2 days ago2 min read

Your First 50-Mile Ride: How to Survive It Without Hating Biking Forever

There’s something about a 50-mile ride that feels like a real milestone. It’s far enough to count, long enough to brag a little, and a...

Olle Spegel

4 days ago3 min read

What’s in Our Everyday Ride Kit (and Why You Should Probably Have One Too)

There’s something kind of humbling about fixing your own flat on the side of the trail. Or tightening a wobbly bolt mid-ride before it...

Olle Spegel

5 days ago2 min read

Flat Tire Fix Guide: For When You’re Stranded by Riverside and YouTube Won’t Load

You’re cruising along the river trail, maybe feeling a little proud of yourself. And then it happens. That soft hiss. The slow sag. The...

Olle Spegel

Jun 302 min read

Bluff to Beach: Three Scenic Day Rides Around La Crosse

La Crosse is kind of a dream if you’re into bikes. You’ve got bluffs, backroads, river trails, city routes, even a few secret shortcuts...

Olle Spegel

Jun 302 min read

Chain Cleaning 101: How to Clean Your Bike Chain Without Making a Mess

You’re pedaling along, feeling good, and then… there it is. That dry, creaky squeal that makes your bike sound like it’s auditioning for...

Olle Spegel

Jun 302 min read

Weather-Proof Your Ride: Summer Biking in La Crosse Without Melting Into the Pavement

La Crosse summers are a whole vibe. You’ve got long days, bluff views, and enough beautiful trails to make you forget what a car is. But...

Olle Spegel

Jun 303 min read

Planning a Weekend Ride with Friends Who All Ride Differently

You want to ride. Your friends want to ride. But suddenly it’s complicated. One of you has a gravel bike and a heart rate monitor. One’s...

Olle Spegel

Jun 303 min read

How to Spot a Problem Before It Gets Expensive

Your bike is talking to you. The question is—are you listening? That weird clicking when you shift. The soft squeeze in your brake lever....

Olle Spegel

Jun 302 min read

What to Pack for a Day on the Trails

(Without Overpacking Like I Did) So, you're planning a bike day. A real one. Not just riding to the store and calling it exercise. We're...

Wrench & Roll

Jun 23 min read