Western Spirit Cycling

As the name indicates this trip is a ‘hot springs’ trip and it does deliver. The natural hot springs are spectacular. . .especially first thing in the morning or after dark when you can witness the steam rise with the mountains and sky in the background.

What the name doesn’t advertise are the ‘cold springs.’ The Backcountry Hot Springs trip has some of the coolest and coldest springs I’ve ever immersed myself in. The exhilaration of jumping off a rock into crystal clear waters with large trout swimming deep below is an experience that I can’t get enough of.

Some of the guests indicated feeling cleaner at the end of the trip then at the start of the trip.  I’m not sure I agree with that statement but it is really nice to soak the dirt away at the end of a big ride. . .not to mention the muscles.

Grab your suit & chamois and reserve your space on one of our Backcountry Hot Springs Mountain Bike Adventures next summer!

You won’t believe it can be this good. I still can’t. If you love riding your mountain bike on singletrack this is one of the most amazing trails you will ever ride! The flow of the Umpqua River Trail is something that can’t be described with words.  It is simply a feeling that must be felt.

The Umpqua River Trail is located in southwestern Oregon.  It is convenient to fly into Medford, Oregon.  If you would like to extend your stay in the area there are many wineries and whitewater rafting options.

In case you haven’t heard, Oregon is the new California of wine.  Oregon has ideal growing temperatures for a traditional French Pinot Noir - earthy.  California tends to produce a Pinot Noir that is a bit more sweet and fruity.

The artsy town of Ashland is a short drive from Medford.  Ashland is home to a large Shakespeare Festival and many delicious restaurants.

The Umpqua River Trail reminds you that dreams really do come true!

Mountain Bikers love to eat and Western Spirit Cycling takes food seriously.
We have sophisticated coolers that keep our food fresh while traveling in
the backcountry. Would you expect to have gourmet salads, lasagna, or
brownies in the backcountry? You should when you travel with us.

Our guides are talented chefs and they have mastered the art of Dutch Oven
cooking. Don’t expect to lose weight when you come on a bike tour with Western Spirit.

We are also proud to be sponsored by Clif Bar and Bear Naked. Clif Bar has
been nurturing us with their organic goodness for years and we are
incredibly grateful. Bear Naked makes the best granola you have ever
tasted.

If you like to eat as much as you like to ride your bike a tour with Western Spirit should be on your short list of upcoming vacations.

We all want to do our part to have less of an impact on the environment.
One way in which we can do that is to travel with respect for the
environment and choose a green vacation.

Western Spirit Cycling trips are supported by one vehicle that carries all
of the food and equipment to support thirteen guests and two guides. We
practice Leave No Trace principles when traveling in the backcountry and
educate our guests on how to do the same.

The principles of Leave No Trace are Plan Ahead and Prepare, Travel and Camp
on Durable Surfaces, Dispose of Waste Properly, Leave What You Find,
Minimize Campfire Impacts, Respect Wildlife, Be Considerate of Other
Visitors. To learn more about Leave No Trace visit their website .

After spending a week sleeping outside under the stars and pedaling your
bicycle thru aspens or canyons you can’t help but have a greater
appreciation for the wilderness.

You may assume that it would be too warm to do a mountain bike trip around
Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks this summer. The neat thing about the
way that we’ve structured our Bryce to Zion trip is that we camp in the
aspens for the majority of the trip. Aspen trees typically grow around 7000
feet and that is what accounts for the cooler temperatures.

Our Bryce to Zion trip includes singletrack riding on the Virgin River Rim
Trail, dirt road riding, and hiking in both of the national parks. The trip
Traverses between the high desert and mountain ecosystems, which provides an
amazing variety of plant life. There are also cool bodies of water to swim
in at two of our camps.

If you’re looking for a diverse multi-sport vacation that includes mountain
biking, hiking, and swimming our Bryce to Zion trip would be an excellent
choice!

Check out this video!

I spent the last week in California guiding a Redwoods National Park family mountain bike trip . In my mind, this is the perfect family summer vacation. It
allows the family to play together without worrying about the logistics.
Your bike guides are also excellent chefs. They prepare food for even the
pickiest of kids (or adults). The bike trip is structured so the family
bikes together in the morning and the parents do a more challenging ride in
the afternoon. There are also fun hikes and time spent at the beach. Our
family trips include an extra guide so there is more flexibility in
entertaining both the adults and the kids.

The Redwoods is a magical area of the country. The temperatures were cool
and pleasant and the memories of both kids and adults playing hopscotch,
Frisbee, and Uno makes it difficult to be back in the office this week.

Stay tuned for a picture of one of the waterfalls.

-Angela

This 2-day camp is designed to introduce mountain biking to women who are new to the sport.  In just 2 days we will have you riding fun singletrack in the birthplace of mountain biking - Marin county.  For more information click here or call us at 800-845-2453.

Biking in North Dakota?

You might not think about North Dakota when pondering your next travel adventure, but this northern state has some of the best singletrack riding out there! This June or September, why not join Western Spirit Cycling for our classic Maah Daah Hey Mountain Bike Tour?

The trip is geared towards riders who have mastered singletrack riding, so if you are just starting out, you might want to try one of our less challenging (but incredibly fun) bike trips.

The Maah Daah Hey trail connects the northern and southern units of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The trail takes us across the grasslands on top of the mesas and then dips and dives in and out of the canyons.

We’d love to tell you more about this 5-day bike trip! Please call Western Spirit Cycling at 800-845-2453 for booking and trip information!