EVENTS AND COACHING
Looking for some two-wheeled adventure?
Join us on a group ride, sign up for a skills camp, or try out bikepacking. We have a whole host of opportunities to help you get out on your bike this spring and summer!
Events
Chickadee MTB Meetups
All levels, Tuesdays at 5:30pm, starting May 7 - Winthrop, WA
Join Rachel Hong for a social, fun, group mountain bike ride every Tuesday at the Chickadee Trailhead. This is a friendly opportunity to just get out and ride together on our beautiful local trails. All are welcome; this will be a no-drop style ride so no one gets left behind. Rides will be about 1.5-2 hours. If you'd like, bring a refreshing beverage of choice for post-ride chillin'.
For questions, you can reach out to Rachel at rhong2014@gmail.com
Bikepacking Overnighter to Black Pine Lake
All levels, May 18-19, 2024 - Winthrop, WA
Supported by Bikepacking Roots and Cascade Endurance
Hop on your bike for our second overnighter of the spring to Black Pine Lake. This is the perfect next step for beginner bikepackers who want to keep building their confidence. Open to ALL levels and beginners welcome! We’ll spend the day pedaling up to the lake where you can jump in for a swim and relax after some hard earned miles. And if you’ve still got gas in the tank, there will be an optional extension to continue riding up to the top of Buttermilk. Click the link for registration and further details!
FREE!
Cascade Endurance Presents: Goat Gravel Grinder Race
All levels, June 1, 2024 - Mazama, WA
With the support of Methow Cycle and Sport, Cascade Endurance presents an all-welcoming 35 mile, ~4500 ft gain gravel race on some fantastic NW terrain. Complete with aid stations along the way and a post-race par-tay! Need help with training? We have a race-specific training plan, and coaching options including a group training program to help you out.
Radical Roots MTB Women's 2 Day Skills Camp
June 15-16, 2024 - Winthrop, WA
This two-day skills camp is designed for riders who identify as FTWN-B (Femme, Trans, Women, Non-Binary) who are 18 years or older. All skill levels are welcomed to this fun, safe, mega-progression session. We will work on skills and drills in an open grassy area with our legendary progression props and spend plenty of time riding the beautiful singletrack trails that help make this area famous. Lunch is included so all you need to bring is your bike and gear and a willingness to learn and have a great time.
Coaches: Angi Weston, Em Ford and Nota Tsitsiragos of Radical Roots MTB
Net proceeds to benefit Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance, Methow Chapter.
Limited to 21 participants
$395 before May 15, 2024, $425 after
Photos: Ivy Newell/Radical Roots MTB
Three-Day Bikepacking Loop to Conconully
Some bikepacking experience recommended, June 28-30, 2024 - Winthrop, WA
Supported by Bikepacking Roots and Cascade Endurance
Take your bikepacking skills to the next level with a three day, two night bikepacking loop out to Conconully and back! This trip will be the final ride of our spring bikepacking series and offers a chance to test your skills on a longer route. This is an intermediate route with 10,000ft of climbing over nearly 90 miles, and some sections of rougher gravel roads. We’ll spend the first night in historic Conconully, where we can snag treats, resupply items, and perhaps even a burger. Day two will find us winding our way back up into the mountains before finding a camp at Tiffany Springs. The final day will be spent zooming back down toward Winthrop. More details and registration coming soon!
FREE!
CoACHING
Joe Brown and Julie Muyllaert, co-owners of Methow Cycle & Sport, offer individual and small group coaching for mountain bike and all-road skill building. We’re also happy to lead guided rides for your club, organization, or group of cycling friends.
Joe is a certified PMBIA coach with many years of competitive cycling under his belt. Julie is a cycling advocate, and also has extensive experience as a commuter and recreational cyclist.
Private Lessons
all abilities / one-on-one or bring some friends / ages 8+
$65/hour + each additional student $30/hour
- One-on-one instruction is the quickest way to reach your riding goals
- Select specific skills that you want to master or leave it to us to plan the lesson after a quick consultation and assessment
- Two hour minimum. Recommended 3-4, depending on lesson goals
- Do you have a few friends with the same riding goals? Bring them along too so you can practice and do homework together (max 3 students)
Small Group Lesson
all ability levels / 4-7 students / 4+ hours / one & two day options
$55/hour + each additional student $25/hour
- Perfect for teams, clubs, and groups of friends who want to grow their riding together
- Have more than 7 people? No problem! We can accommodate that too with a bit more planning - just let us know what you need
- Options are virtually endless but we recommend a minimum 6 hours for 6+ students
Guiding Services
you just want to ride / explore North Cascades
$60/hour for groups up to 4
The Methow Valley contains a dazzling array of single track mountain bike trails covering a variety of terrain. There is something here for everybody and we love to share it with you. Let us show you the way and help you make lasting memories of your visit here.
No bike? We also rent bikes.
Please inquire about pricing for groups larger than 4 riders.
“SEE YOU SOON”
Methow Cycle & Sport is involved in school bike programs, kid’s bike rodeos, charity rides, cycling clubs, trail development and were instrumental in helping to start the Evergreen Bike Alliance – Methow Chapter. We believe cycling is an important part of a healthy community so you will also see us teaming up with the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce, Winthrop Planning Commission, Methow Recycles, and Methow Valley Long-Term Recovery.
We hope to see you on the trails but we also look forward to working with our local organizations to help create a friendly and sturdy Methow Valley.