Whatcom Museum courtesy photo The 7-leg relay race hopes to have all 50 states represented By Ian Haupt Ski to Sea will celebrate its 50th birthday this year on Memorial Day weekend. While the first …

Story and photos by Ian Haupt O rganizing an inaugural event in any year is difficult. Building connections with sponsors, vendors, volunteers, the community, the city and cultivating a crowd take …

Story and photos by Nick Belcaster S o who here is part of the busted collar bone club? Up go more hands than I expected. Certainly more than the general population. Mountain bikers are that way: …

Whatcom World Cup race series Story and photos by Harrison Winkel I could feel the buzz of excitement spread through town as group texts lit up my phone. “Are you racing Wednesday?” “Wanna go …

Picture 1. Luca Williams photo By Luca Williams "The number one rule in mountain biking is ‘Get bloody!’” My two buddies advised me as we pulled our bikes out of their truck. It was my first …

The award ceremony at last summer’s Waterfront Bike Fest in August. Ian Haupt photo[/caption] Featuring musical guests Reggie Watts, Wolf Parade, PJ Morton, The Dip and more The Northwest Tune-Up …

“Pete Devries makes it look too easy, but believe me, it is not,” says Marcus Paladino. “I’ll always remember the first time I (successfully) swam at this favorite slab on Vancouver Island. …

Robbie Kane committed during slippery early season conditions on Chuckanut Ridge Trail, Bellingham. Brad Walton photo By Ian Haupt I t’s overwhelming how many mountain bike trails there are in …

The project site on November 22, 2021. Ian Haupt photo Safe public parking available spring 2022 by Ian Haupt I n October, Recreation Northwest executive director Todd Elsworth presented the Whatcom …

View of Mt. Shuksan from Artist Point. Ian Haupt photo Two beautiful roads, water and 80 miles — a cure By Ian Haupt I stumble out of my room in boxer briefs in search of the bathroom. There’s a …

Ian Haupt photo By Doug Dahl Q: I have had some vigorous discussions about bike etiquette with my die-hard biking friends. My question is about RCW 46.61.770 "Riding on roadways and bicycle paths." …

Nolan Baker photo By Adam Nelson of Spokester.com W hile many of us enjoy spending time outside and getting active, it’s no secret that our younger generations are far more interested in playing on …

Courtesy photo By Elizabeth Kimberly H ere in Bellingham, many of us seek the flow state. You know it: That sensation where you’re fully immersed in the moment, sea salt breeze in your face, cosmos …

Courtesy photo. Get your pedals in gear, registration for the Tour de Whatcom bike ride recently opened for its 16th year. The ride will start the morning of Saturday, July 17, leaving from behind …

Jack Bardi races outside of Montague, California, at the Shasta Gravel Hugger. Sean Bagshaw photo. A day in the life of a local cyclist with an eye on the pros Story by Jack Bardi I ’ve been …

Story and artwork by Gretchen Leggitt F or over five years, my friend Robin and I have been scheming and dreaming about combining a bike tour across B.C. with a climbing trip in the Bugaboos range, …

  Skye Schillhammer, left, and Hannah Bergemann blasting off at Blue Steel, a new trail on Galbraith Mountain built by a team from Transition Bikes and others. By Skye Schillhammer Photos by …

Photo by Ian Haupt Story and photos by Ian Haupt M y hands come down on the bars. I push out and down to bring my chest forward as I tilt my head back and close my eyes. I take a deep breath through …

Tenacious Tape, now available in animal shapes, is one of Gear Aid's best known products. Photo courtesy of Gear Aid. By Oliver Lazenby For people who use Gear Aid products, Pat Kennedy’s first …

Avoiding a dip after a climb, Zak Griffith returns to camp in Royal Basin, Olympic National Park. Jason Griffith photo. Australian born, now Canadian permanent resident Shannon Brown laying back and …