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Biking • Reader picks

Winner Bonneville Shoreline Trail • Great climbs, rolling flat sections and techy areas that challenge aggressive riders give the Bonneville Shoreline trail plenty of variety to make it a winner in any mountain biker’s mind. That the trail is just minutes from downtown, making it a convenient place to get a lunch or post-work ride, makes it the most popular ride in the area. While the trail is …

Biking • editor picks

Winner Mid-Mountain Trail • Many people may think of Park City’s Mid-Mountain Trail as a single ride. You get on it at Deer Valley, ride it to the Canyons and take a shuttle back. That isn’t a bad ride, particularly for out-of-towners. However, to get the full benefit of the Mid-Mountain Trail, locals know it’s best used as an access to all the great trails above and below it. Ride Mid-Mountain …

Clos Malverne all geared up for bucolic biking bliss

For a leisurely tour of the Stellenbosch Winelands of a different kind, Clos Malverne Wine Estate now saddles up exhilarating eco-biking safaris for enthusiasts to explore, experience and enjoy the splendour of the picturesque Devon Valley…off the beaten track.

Houston biking group eyes future amid growth, complaints

Houston biking group eyes future amid growth, complaints Houston Chronicle Copyright 2013 Houston Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 6:09 pm, Monday, July 1, 2013 On the last Friday of every month, Houston bicyclists meet at Market Square park to take part in Critical Mass, an informal bike ride that happens among …

Houston biking group taking over downtown streets, angering drivers

Houston biking group taking over downtown streets, angering drivers Houston Chronicle Copyright 2013 Houston Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 5:46 pm, Monday, July 1, 2013 On the last Friday of every month, Houston bicyclists meet at Market Square park to take part in Critical Mass, an informal bike ride that …

Running and biking into his future

When Al Emma was playing football at Yeadon High School, he regularly cheated during the post-practice laps. To him, running was a bore and a chore. How his coach would be amazed if he knew what Emma has been up to lately!

Shift gears and ride comfortable

The snows melted, trails are drying up, summer biking events are starting to fill the calendar. With mountain biking season kicking into high-gear we’re going to take our first look at some biking gear to consider either for an upgrade or to keep you comfortable.