The Valhalla-Ruby Triple Crown

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The 1300m first climb of the day The Valhalla-Ruby Triple crown is a quintessential Kootenay gravel adventure loop. Over the course of roughly 130km it climbs through three passes for a total of 4000m. The fun part about this loop is it…

Valhalla/Ruby Range Gravel Sessions

The 17km 1250m descent into the Slocan Valley The Ruby Range lies at the north end of the Valhallas, it’s home to an extensive forest service road and ATV trail network. In my opinion, it’s some of the best riding in the Central Kootenays.…

The Three Range Route

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Climbing up Springer Creek The Three Range Route is an incredible gravel ride through the Kootenays and links up the Slocan, Kokanee and Bonnington Ranges. This 175 km loop with 5000m of climbing over a variety of surfaces is sure to provide…

Glacier Creek Gravel Ride

The Glacier Creek Gravel Ride: This summer, I am going to share one ride a week to show what incredible gravel riding we have here in the Kootenays. Hopefully, it will give folks some ideas for great bike adventures. Glacier Creek FSR Out…

Slocan Valley Rail Trail

Riding gravel bikes along the Slocan Valley Rail Trail as it meanders gently through one of the region's most picturesque river valleys is a fantastic way to explore the Slocan. Spanning an impressive 50 kilometers, this scenic trail offers…

Rocky Mountain Solo C90 Review

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Built for gravel—rolls well on the road. Rocky Mountain Solo C90 Review: The Rocky Mountain Solo C90 is one of the best gravel bikes on the market. Its slack geometry makes it handle like a mountain bike in technical terrain.…

The Valhalla Circumnavigation

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The Resource Road network between Slocan and the Columbia River provides many tempting possibilities for the gravel enthusiast.  I’ve been contemplating the idea of circumnavigating the Valhallas on a gravel bike for some time now.  After…
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Wilson Creek Gravel Ride

The Wilson Creek gravel ride is a Kootenay classic.  From a true backcountry feel, to buttery smooth gravel, some rough and tumble sections to solid climbs and sinuous descents, this ride will give you a solid backcountry gravel fix. There…

Slocan Gravel Biking

 Slocan Gravel Biking: Evening light in the Valhallas One of the ultimate Kootenay gravel biking adventures. The seemingly endless network of resource roads in southern BC provide a means to explore vast amounts of territory by bike.…

How to Fix a Tubeless Tire

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Have you gotten a bad puncture while out riding? Tubeless tires can be repaired rather than replaced. Here’s how to fix a tubeless tire. Plugs work.  A puncture struck 10 kilometers into a ride. This hole took three plugs to hold…