Riding Around The Sound

News Tribune Adventure writer and novice cyclist Craig Hill is training to ride the 202-mile Seattle-to-Portland Bicycle Classic in one day and discovering the local riding scene and the sport’s nuances along the way. In his blog, he explores ideal riding routes, events, relays tips from the experts and helps you figure out if you’ll need to shave your legs for your next big ride.

Guest blogger: Rick Beitelspacher teaches junior high English in the Puyallup School District. You can contact him at tshirtguys@comcast.net.

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Go inside the Tacoma cycling scene
Friday, May 11th, 2007
Posted by Craig Hill @ 08:38:50 pm

Not that there's a shortage of things to do on your bike around here, but a great mountain bike event will be held next week in Spokane.
I attended the national downhill championships a few years back and it's an incredibly entertaining event to watch. There's just something cool about watching guys emerging from the woods with bloody noses and broken arms.

The Beacon Blowout Downhill Mountain Bike Race is May 20 in Spokane and will double as the 2007 National Off Road Bicyling Association state championship.If you are interested in attending call 509-328-7475 for more details.

Categories: Mountain Biking