Strider Balance Bike: SPORT
As a new father, life constantly has me on my toes. This is a new journey for me and frightful and delightful in ways I never could imagine. One thing that I know for sure is I am going to…
Two Wheel Gear – Pannier Backpack Convertible
When we're not working at the UpaDowna Basecamp, we're usually at a locally owned coffee shop around Downtown Colorado Springs so commuting by bike is important to us. Not only does UpaDowna staff travel by bike a lot, but so…
IKEA SLADDA 28″ Bicycle
Normally, an IKEA product would not make it into a review here on UpaDowna but recently, they introduced a commuter bike that is not only affordable, but easy to put together, and even dependable. I know what you’re asking, “an…
Bike Clinic Too joins the UpaDowna Family!
UPADOWNA ANNOUNCES FISCAL SPONSOR PARTNERSHIP WITH BIKE CLINIC TOO Partnership allows organization to continue charitable work COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, JAN. 4, 2017/ UpaDowna and Bike Clinic Too (BCT) are pleased to announce a partnership that will help continue the mission…
Camelbak MULE LR
Carrying a bunch of stuff with me on MTB rides is a rarity, I have been known to cover the miles with minimal gear, food, and water. And while this is my old normal it as occurred to me that…
Oveja Negra bike packing bags first impression
My search for a frame bag began because of two big rides this year (big for me at least). Two different rides… one a grueling weeklong gravel ride, and the other a pre stocked hut to hut mountain biking trip.…
Global Fat Bike Day- Participant Review
On Saturday, December 5th, UpaDowna hosted a fat bike event in honor of the Global Fat Bike Day that is celebrated yearly all around the world! This year we were extremely lucky to get to host it at Camp Shady…
Colorado Springs & Manitou Vote “YES” for Trails
Thanks to our local outdoor advocate group Trails and Open Space Coalition, ballot measure "2D" passed with an overwhelming 71% YES in last night's vote, which means MORE money for trails. This TABOR retention measure will provide $2.1 million to…
2015 New Belgium Brewing Clips Beer & Film Tour
In its sixth fabulous year (and 3rd year straight in Colorado Springs), Clips Beer and Film Tour is a beer-toting, film-traveling, nonprofit-benefiting show that's coming to 20 cities coast-to-coast, including the Springs! We took our love for beer and film…
Thank You, City of Colorado Springs!
And no, it's not sarcastic. It's actually a true, heartfelt and meaningful thank you! Our city is used to complaints day in and day out and probably do not hear "thanks" all that often. My reason for the gratitude is…