Jun 23, 2022• by TravelLightLaura
One of our favorite combinations when traveling is mountain biking, followed by sipping a refreshing craft beer, the world's best recovery drink. Flagstaff, Arizona does this combo better than most...
Oct 28, 2020• by TravelLightLaura
Michigan - The Great Beer and Bike State
Trail usage is on the rise for runners, hikers, and bikers of all levels… especially the mountain bike niche. Dirt shredders and their two-wheeled creatures have come out of their homes from the...
Jun 7, 2019• by TravelLightLaura
In the Mitten, Bike and Beerventures
The Holmes & Watson Beerventure quest continues. Admittedly after hitting the 100 mark, the next phase seemed daunting. Michigan craft breweries pop up like springtime morels and it seems improbable...
Apr 12, 2024• by TravelLightLaura
Most avid mountain bikers that visit the Mitten roll into Marquette or Copper Harbor, both epic trail systems. Copper Harbor is an IMBA Silver-level ride center, and Marquette is just a little behind...
Nov 28, 2023• by TravelLightLaura
Give the Gift of Travel (Five Mountain Bike Vacations)
f you're like me, you're already scheming and planning for 2024 travel. And, since the holiday season is upon us, let's skip more stuff and give the gift of travel instead. What's on our 2024 wish...
Oct 18, 2023• by TravelLightLaura
Mountain biking is better…when you are actually in the mountains! The biking we do at home in Michigan, at sea level, on dirt trails with no rocks, on gently rolling hills, I pondered. Is that...