A look at the thriving local off-road biking scene
I was recently asked, “How’s the mountain biking scene in Eau Claire?” The selfish part of me that enjoys the peace of nature, solitude and a quiet ride through the woods...
Blugold, Memorial championships are signs we’re becoming a hockey town
I wish I were more of a hockey fan. Sure, I have had my favorite hockey teams going back to the 1980s, but I rarely find myself hanging on each game in a season. For that matter...
come down and shimmy it up at this annual celebration
The second Saturday in May is dedicated to the celebration and art form of belly dancing. For the fourth year running, Eau Claire will be shaking its hips along with...
Bike to Work Week geared to promote local pedaling
If you’re like most people in the Chippewa Valley, your daily commute entails getting into your car and driving – almost always alone – to your workplace.
Eau Claire was neglected the first time around on MSN’s “coolest cities in the Midwest” list but after receiving loads of feedback, they decided to add us to the list (#5) – largely due to our designation as the “Kubb Capital of North America.”
The concept of riding a pedal pub (or party bike, pedal crawler, cycle pub, beer bike, or bierbike, if you prefer) about town has been around for a while now. These pedal powered vehicles can hold up to twelve people, plus one driver doing all ...
This day of Health and Happiness was sponsored by The Edge Pub & Eatery and took place on Saturday, March 2. Proceeds benefited the Partners of St. Joseph's Hospital and the McDonell Central Cross Country Ski Team. There were 4 races: 10k and 20k skate ski, a 10k classic ski, and a 10k snowshoe.
On Saturday, November 24 the Princeton Valley Cyclocross Race took place at Princeton Valley golf course. The event featured both youth and adult races. Proceeds were to benefit the Feed My People Food Bank.
Seventy-six teams with 260 players from six different states converged upon the Eau Claire soccer fields on July 14 and 15 for the 2012 U.S. National Kubb Championship. The competition boiled down to a final eight teams on the second day, with ...
