Amid the pandemic and all the change that has come with it, there is a heartbeat in the mountain biking communities of British Columbia that belongs to the bike shops. Deemed an essential service, bike shops offering mechanical services have remained open through the ever-changing landscape of COVID-19 restrictions; pivoting their policies, staffing, and service protocols on the fly.

Like you, we’re passionate about riding BC. We love the outdoors, and the euphoric feeling exercise gives us. But now is not the time to explore our beautiful province. Please stay home and follow the advice of health authorities. When the pandemic is over the trails will be waiting for us.
But how do we stay fit and keep our sanity? Most of us have an inherent need to go out, to explore, to discover new trails or ride a favourite one. But, as parks and trailheads around us close we need to find alternatives to satisfy that itch to ride and to keep fit.

In the always-quiet, sometimes dark and dank, but always flowing forests of the Fraser Valley, it might appear as if very little is happening. With world renowned riding hotspots only a couple hours up and down the highway in either direction, it’s surprisingly easy...

“It can be a bit tricky to explain, and I suppose it depends on who’s asking,”admits Claire.“But I’m a graphic designer and a mountain bike athlete.” In addition to the obvious professional titles that Claire Buchar may sign beside her name, she’s also a coach, dog...