Wild Rye Journal

Women of the trans new england

We're so proud to be a sponsor and supporter of this amazing event. Here at Wild Rye we're always stoked to hop on board in support of events and programs that encourage women to push themselves,...

Bikepack the San Juans

The word is out that bike packing in the San Juans is a thing, and the rumors of its casual beauty and easy exploring are true. However, all the beta for where to ride, stay, eat, and explore is q...

Springing into Mountain and Gravel Bike Season in Boise

I recently celebrated my 3-year-mountain-bike anniversary which is a bit of a misnomer since there was not an actual celebration – but it made me reflect on how much can change in 3 years…   My fi...

Enjoying the Ride

I come from a very sporty family, but like… ball sports. My skills in these types of sports however generally fall into the “catch the ball with my face” category. Because of this I dabbled in man...

Behind the seams: Spring 2024

What is sense of place?  How are we connected to the landscape around us? How do the places we visit change us?  How do we define who we are? Why do we have to define who we are? These are ju...

Building your bike kit: Chammies 101

There are as many ways to spell chammy / chamois / cham-wowee as there are options, opinions and misconceptions about this infamous piece of apparel.  Depending on who you talk to, chammies are ei...

Sedona: the mountain bike and energy vortex capital of the southwest

Sedona, AZ: known for expansive redrock vistas, endless hiking and mountain bike trails, crystal shops, palm readers and a unique energy vortex, this funky little desert town offers even more than ...

Becoming a Superwoman on a Bike with Kelly Willett

Kelly Willet is an avid biker, a pilot, a videographer, and now an author. She wrote this book because she believes that all women should be equipped with the tools and support system to enter th...

Pro Tips from the Pro Team

There’s a wide spectrum of meaning when it comes to being “Pro” at something. At Wild Rye, we may consider ourselves professional leisure sport athletes, but when it comes to getting deep in the ba...

2023 gift guide: our favorite gifts from women-led brands

Somehow it’s mid-November again and we’re rapidly closing in on the 6th annual Women-Led Wednesday. We're here to share a collection of goodies from women-led brands we love (and know you will too...

Celebrating 6 years of Women-Led Wednesday.

As we rapidly approach the 6th anniversary of Women-Led Wednesday we want to take a moment to look back on the progress that has been made. What started as a way to launch holiday sales on a day th...

The official 2023 Wild Rye guide to ski films

Listen up, mountain towns! It's that time of year when we trade our Chacos for Blundstones and our morning cold brew for a thermos of cocoa spiked with courage. Yes—it's ski film season, and boy ho...

Advice for Girls Film Tour Schedule

“Advice for Girls” puts a spotlight on the collective experience of women in the ski industry. The film highlights skiers across generations – from women who hold first descents to young skiers rea...

Monthly Muse: September

The days are getting shorter, the nights colder, the bike trails are suddenly covered in crispy leaves and all the coziest sweaters are making their way out from underneath the bed. I’m still not ...

A Different World + Moving & Shaking with Wild Rye

By Chanel Mitchell, PhD., LCSW Tsunami of the St. Louis Regulator Cycling Club Novice Cyclists 1,548.9 mi from Saint Louis, MO to Ketchum, Idaho. A change from urban living, semi-fast-paced city s...