Category Archives: Mountain Biking

This week looks great for biking!

Have you had a chance to look at this weeks forecast? The weather looks great for riding whether it be road or mountain! Just be sure to bring plenty of fluids, with the sun also comes a fair amount of … Continue reading

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Local Trails Shot with GoPro Hero

Here is Bike Stowe’s June mountain bike edit which we shot entirely with a GoPro HD. Some of the featured trail networks include Tony’s, Tamarack, Perry Hill, and Kimmers. Come by Skiershop and check out whats playing on our new … Continue reading

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Friday Night Scott Demo Recap

Attendees of last Friday’s group ride were treated a surprise Scott bike demo!  After years of dominating Europe’s mountain bike scene, Scott mountain bikes have finally entered the US market.  From the lightest hardtail on the market to the ultra-saavy … Continue reading

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Trail center profile: Millstone Touring Center, Barre VT.

Millstone touring Association has been very busy developing what is quickly becoming a unique Vermont trail network.  100 years ago, Barre was home to 70 individual granite quarries making it the “Granite Capital of the World”. Today the forest has … Continue reading

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Climb more efficiently by understanding how ProPedal works.

I think it is safe to say most of us with full suspension mountain bikes have a Fox shock in the back. If you have found yourself looking down at it wondering how that blue switch is suppose to work, … Continue reading

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Friday night group ride- Tony’s and Tamarack

This spring sure has been a wet one! Skiershop finally got its first Friday night group ride  with a little up and down action on Tony’s and Tamarack. Five of us left from Skiershop and headed up Weeks Hill Rd to … Continue reading

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Ride with an expert- Dean Decas

Skiershop is happy to announce that renown tour guide Dean Decas will be with us most of the summer to lead both road and mountain explorations throughout northern Vermont. For those of you that do not recognize the name; Dean … Continue reading

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Mark your calendar!

As we approach the busy summer season, don’t forget to set aside time to check out the 3rd annual Vermont Mountain Bike Festival on July 16th and 17th!  Held at the Ice Center in Waterbury, VT, the festival features guided … Continue reading

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Andrew Whiteford’s Latest Video

Check out Andrew Whiteford’s latest video Almost Spring 2011 out in Wyoming.

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Honey Hollow- the unsuccessful but very relaxing mission.

Hey, Tim here at Skiershop. Yesterday I decided to spend my morning discovering new areas to ride my mountain bike. Having heard of some fun riding out at Honey Hollow in Waterbury, I packed up my gear and set out … Continue reading

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