Travel deals for the tropics: Samoa, Fiji and more

Do you have a penchant for the tropics? You’ll love Saletoga Sands Resort and Spa. Photo / Saletoga Sands Resort and Spa Planning for your next vacation? We have the latest travel deals for you. Spend some time in Samoa If you have a penchant for the tropics and appreciate a value for money deal, … Read more

Does Your Local Bike Shop Serve Coffee and/or Beer?

Photo file: Daniel Palma. One thing online bike shops will never provide is a sense of local community. Some of the best bike shops offer not only a place to buy things or get advice and repairs, but also a place to hang out. For many, the local bike shop is third place between home … Read more

What’s One Thing You Don’t Like About Your Bike?

“Hey, nice bike! How do you like it?” As far as conversation starters go, it’s a popular trailhead. But it rarely elicits a meaningful response. “I like it,” is the answer 99.9% of the time. Not that it isn’t true; bikes are designed for our enjoyment and like an expensive puppy, it’s hard to stay … Read more

How to move your garden when you’re a renter and moving house

You can move your entire garden, plants and soil when you move as a tenant. Photo / 123rf When you live in a rental propertyit can feel disheartening to start your own garden – knowing that when you eventually move on, you’ll have to leave behind… All that work, time and dedication! But I am … Read more

Tips to maintain your mountain bike suspension and make it last.

Fox and RockShox forks for service. Photo: Aaron Chamberlain Dropping nearly 5 figures on a mountain bike is not out of the realm of possibility. Visit most any trail and you will see many bikes above that mark. Adding frame protection, cleaning the drivetrain and lubricating the chain after each ride are great ways to … Read more