Methow Trails will celebrate its 40th birthday with a weekend of competitive skiing events, free skiing on its trail system and a party co-hosted by the Methow Conservancy (see related story), all part of the Methow Valley Nordic Festival. On Saturday (Jan. 21), skiing will be free on the Methow Trails system. New this year […]
Fat bikes
Sports briefs: Jan. 13, 2015
Fatbike funfest this weekend NW Fatbike hosts its third annual winter meet-up in the Methow Valley this weekend (Jan. 16–17). Participants will gather at Methow Cycle & Sport in Winthrop at 8 a.m. on Saturday to organize car pools to the Pearrygin Lake area trails for a large group ride. This is an all ages/ability group […]
Brown wins national bike advocacy award
Joe Brown, co-owner of Methow Cycle and Sport in Winthrop, has been named winner of the Quality Bicycle Products 2014 Clay Mankin award, which recognizes retailers who inspire others with their commitment to bicycle advocacy, industry growth, and their passion for cycling. Brown was nominated for the award in recognition of his advocacy efforts for […]
Fat bike demo at Patterson Lake
Holly English of Ellensburg, trailed here by husband, Jim Repsher, was among the 50 adventurous souls who tried fat biking for the first time on Saturday. “What an amazing day for it!” exclaimed English. A “nice mix” of locals and out-of-town visitors rode bikes on snowy trails and across the frozen surface of Patterson Lake […]