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In mid-March, when the COVID-19 pandemic began to take over the world, spring break was in full swing in Fruita, Colorado, an iconic mountain biking destination that typically booms from March to May. Over the Edge Sports recorded two of its busiest days in recent memory, back to back. Campgrounds were full; dirt was tacky. Read More

Two months ago, bike shops were facing the same challenge as every other business: Stay above water when it seems the whole world is drowning. Many were preparing for a sort of hibernation, including putting a halt to the often huge speculative restocking orders that happen that time of year. For most shops, that hibernation Read More

Whistler Bike Park announced on Wednesday that it would push its scheduled Friday opening indefinitely, although it does plan to open at some point this season. The park traditionally opens the Friday of Canada’s long May weekend, which this year, was May 15, but due the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, that won’t be happening. The park’s Read More

It was only a 30-yard-long, 90-minute trail build, but judging by the glowing look of satisfaction on my daughter Sabine’s 7-year-old face, you’d think we had just completed the Alaska Highway. I ride a lot, guilty as charged. But never has the bike felt more like a ticket to freedom and salvation as it does Read More

We talk with six very different shops from six very different states to find out what's behind the sudden explosion of bike business during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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