Fat Biking Gear You Need!
It’s fat biking season, and that means icy terrain and frigid temps! To make sure you survive out there, here are two pieces of gear that will help tremendously! Check out the video at the top to see some of my fat biking adventures! Looking forward to many more adventures on the Dragon Trail both…
The Adventure Lover’s Gift Guide
Stuck wondering what to get your outdoor, adventure loving family member or friend?Never fear! We have a few ideas for you to check out! (Some of these you may even want to pick up for yourself!) For the Coffee Lover: There are so many different items for coffee drinkers who want something small and compact for…
Best Christmas Gifts for the Mountain Biker!
Stumped on Christmas gift ideas for that mountain biker in your life? While the obvious choice is a bike, we know that can get expensive. So what else do you get? Well, I polled some of my mountain biking friends to see what ideas they had, and here are some of their suggestions! There’s our…
Race and Give Back to Our Trails at Yankee Springs!
Ready to be a part of the longest running MTB race in Michigan and support our local trails? Yankee Springs Time Trial hosted at the Yankee Spring Recreation Area fits the bill! Yankee Springs Time Trial is a unique race for several reasons and a fantastic way to dip your foot into racing. The race…
Michigan Global Fat Bike Day Rides 2025
(We will update this blog as we find more rides that are scheduled.) It’s that time of year when we trade out our mountain bikes for Fat Bikes and put the gravel bike on the trainer. Every year for Global Fat Bike Day, bikers all over the world gather on the first Saturday of December…
Best Bike Shops of West Michigan-Freewheeler Bike Shop
We had the pleasure of taking a tour of Freewheeler Bike Shop in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As a cycling team owner, I wanted to work with the best in town when it came to selection, customer service, and support and Freewheeler has all of that! They are known for their vast inventory and creativeness of…
New EPIC Trail Coming to Johnson Park in Grand Rapids!
We love seeing mountain biking expanding in West Michigan! More and more people are discovering the amazing trails we have here in West Michigan, and it is creating a desire for more trails to be built. WMMBA (West Michigan Mountain Bike Alliance) has been in talks with Kent County for over 20 years about building…
Our Trails Run on Volunteers!
When there’s multiple trees down on the Dragon Trail, you jump in and help keep the trails running smooth! I grabbed my chainsaw, hopped on my bike and cleared out two trees. As a frequent rider and owner of property that promotes The Dragon Trail, I especially feel a duty to help keep this trail…
First Time at Brown County Epic-Won’t Be the Last!
When you use the word “Epic” in your event, you have BIG shoes to fill, and they filled them! Watch the video and read the blog to find out more! I went down to Indiana to try something new, Brown County Epic! It was an amazing event, and I’m already looking forward to next year!…
What to Wear for Cold Weather Cycling
It might not be cooler quite yet, but we all know it’s coming! I love mountain biking in the cooler weather through the fall colors and getting out on the fat bike for some riding through crispy snow. In order to do that, I have a completely different cold weather wardrobe. My biggest tip? Layers!…
Best Michigan Destinations for Fall Colors
We all know that Michigan fall foliage is spectacular, and our state has the rankings to prove it! We were ranked #4 by LawnStarter in 2023 and the UP got a #2 ranking from USA Today in 2024 as a fall destination. With an average of 12 weeks of fall colors that spread from the…
Pivot Factory Demo Day at Base Camp!
We’re are stoked to be hosting a Pivot Bike Demo Day at Base Camp in conjunction with Central Cycles! Have you been dreaming about a NEW mountain bike? Now is your chance to test the latest and greatest Pivot bikes for FREE! Join us on October 4 for a Pivot Factory Demo Day! You get…
Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.
Dragon Adventures Base Camp 