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How to Tell When Your Bike Tires Need Replacing
Tires don’t just “pop” out of nowhere—they give you warning signs first. The trick is knowing what to look for before your next ride...
Olle Spegel
Aug 101 min read
5 Weekly Bike Checks You Can Do at Home (That Actually Make a Difference)
Let’s be honest, most of us don’t want to overhaul our drivetrain or mess with derailleur alignment every weekend. But if you ride...
Olle Spegel
Aug 12 min read
Why September Might Be the Best Month for biking in La Crosse
We love summer rides. But there’s something about September that hits different. The air gets crisp, the bugs start minding their...
Olle Spegel
Jul 302 min read
End of Summer Bike Maintenance: What to Check Before Fall Hits
August is sneaky. One day you're cruising in a t-shirt with a cold brew in your bottle cage, and the next you’re digging out gloves and...
Wrench & Roll
Jul 292 min read
Riding Through August: How to Make the Most of La Crosse on Two Wheels
August rides hit different. The sun’s still high, but there’s that early hint of fall in the air. The trails are quieter, the bugs have...
Olle Spegel
Jul 252 min read
That Sound Isn’t in Your Head: How to Fix Bike Noises Before They Get Worse
Every rider knows the feeling. You’re rolling along, and suddenly… click. Creak. Clunk. Something’s not right, and it’s not going away....
Olle Spegel
Jul 232 min read
Summer Rides Are Awesome—Until They’re Not: How to Stay Safe in the Heat
There’s a certain kind of stubborn that gets you out riding in July when the pavement’s cooking and the humidity feels personal. We get...
Olle Spegel
Jul 232 min read
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
Jul 182 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
Jul 163 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
Jul 142 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
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