Bike to Climb: Consumnes River Gorge

Granite crack climbing in the Sierra foothills is just a train, bus and bike ride away.

Quick Fix for Sliced Tires

Ride back home with this weird trick.

New Idria Superfun(d) Tour

Mercury or asbestos, why pick a poison when you can have both?

Mount Diablo Eclipse Overnight

With clear skies and dark nights, Mount Diablo is a skywatching destination. Just beware the trash pandas.

Pacheco Falls Overnight

After a soaking wet winter, it’s time to chase wildflowers and waterfalls!

DIY: Adventure Dream Bike

Converting a mountain bike from the 90’s into an off-road bike touring machine!

Sierra Backroads to Quincy

Ninety miles is practically next door when you’re in the mountains, right?

Henry Coe Wildflower Overnight

Wildflowers and single track, it doesn’t get any better than this!

Traversing the Santa Lucias on South Coast Road

Spring is a phenomenal time to explore the mountains of California’s Central Coast. This 90 mile route combines pavement riding with an ocean view fire road for a spectacular two day tour.

DIY: Finding Zen in an Origami Bowl

…Hours later, my room is littered with red and orange plastic bits. The dang thing just won’t fold.