Bike-to-Work Week 2013 in Eau Claire

The Chippewa Valley is constantly strengthening it's bicycle culture. The Wisconsin Bike Fed and Volume One teamed up to host the kick-off event for Bike to Work Week in Eau Claire WI on Tuesday, May 14. Video contributed by Walter Mueller ...

Bike-to-Work Week 2013 Kicks Off @The Local Store

Sponsored by Volume One, on Tuesday morning (May 14), the Wisconsin Bike Federation was on hand for a Bike to Work Week (May 13-17) kickoff party with free coffee/snacks, "local celebrities" riding in, cool custom bikes and a whole bunch more.

Bike to work, you say?

Next week is Bike to Work Week throughout the great state of Wisconsin, and Volume One is ground zero for Eau Claire's two-wheeled, pedal-powered promotion of the healthy habit. The city's official kick off event will be held on Tuesday ...

7 Awesome Locales to Paddle in the Spring

"... put your vessel in at Braun’s Bay’s easy and accessible landing. Paddle past the Carson Park cliffs (very scenic) and then under the Lake Street Bridge into the bay ..."

Comin' Round the Mountain

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...

Cool as Ice

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...

World Belly Dance Day

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...

To Work on Wheels

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.