Posts in Biking
25 of the Best Gifts for Mountain Bikers (2024 Gift Guide)

25 of the Best Gifts for Mountain Bikers | The holidays are coming up quickly, so we put together a gift guide for mountain bikers. These gifts are perfect for the mountain biker in your life – or for yourself! From bike lights to tires, we can personally vouch for all these awesome products. You truly won't go wrong with any of these mountain bike gift ideas. | shedreamsofalpine.com

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101 Best Things to Do in Mammoth Lakes in Summer

101 Best Things to Do in Mammoth Lakes, California in the Summer | Mammoth Lakes is one of the coolest mountain towns in California, and there’s quite literally something for everyone here. So, whether this is your first time visiting Mammoth Lakes, or you’re a regular weekend warrior looking for new ideas and activities, I hope you enjoy this list of 101 best things to do in Mammoth Lakes in summer. | shedreamsofalpine.com

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The Marvin Braude Bike Trail - A California Coastal Bike Ride Through LA County

California Coastal Bike Riding - The Marvin Braude Bike Trail | This bike trail extends 22 miles point to point along some of Californias best coastline, and you can experience Californias best beaches all from the seat of your bike! Explore Venice beach, Marina Del Rey, Manhattan Beach, Santa Monica Beach, Redondo Beach, and more all on the amazing bicycle ride! | shedreamsofalpine.com

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Santa Clarita Half Day - Towsley Canyon Loop Trail 2 Ways (Hike or Mountain Bike)

As we begin to transition into the winter season here in California, I was searching my brain for good "between-season" weekend or day trips that we have gone on recently. Contrary to popular belief (at least with my family), I'm not always outside exploring. I wish I could be, but life is never perfect (big sigh, but what is perfect anyways?). The past month and a half I have been traveling every weekend, which just drains me since we have so many new projects going on + a full time job. On top of that, not all those traveling weekends were outdoors, and since I am really excited about "Bishop Climbing Season" (ha!) I have been spending quite a bit of time out there too, but I'm sure my readers can only handle so many "This is why Bishop California is Awesome" posts.. or maybe I'm wrong? I certainly know I could subscribe to a blog about Bishop Climbing! However, sometimes it's nice not to travel every weekend. For weekends like that, we tend to go on "day trips" which usually includes anything within a 1-2 hour driving range. 

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The Other Side of Las Vegas: Red Rocks Climbing and Mountain Biking

Viva Las Vegas.

I've been to Las Vegas many times before. In fact, when I moved to California, going to Las Vegas was one of my many frequent trips with friends on the weekends. We went 5 or more times a year sometimes. Then, I grew tired of it, or rather, my body grew tired of being hung over and stumbling into the next work week. I stopped going really. I'd always marveled though at the Red Rocks in the distance in Las Vegas, but never really had anyone to go climb with there and so I had never been.

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All Things Mt. Pinos

There's this beautiful little mountain near Bakersfield called Mt. Pinos. It is only about an hour away, and I had never heard of it until just this past month from Marc and Michael. The mountain is the tallest in the Ventura County at 8,831 ft high, and supposedly a great area to see condors although I have yet to see one. It is a sanctuary from the oppressive heat of Bakersfield with weather in the mid 70's to 80's during the summer.

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