mountain biking

A program designed to build confidence in young girls while teaching them mountain biking skills is returning for its 4th year in Rhinelander, and it’s expanding.

WinMan Trails in Vilas County expects to have more than 55,000 visitors by the end of this year, more than they’ve ever had in a year.As the trail system continues to gain popularity, it’s seeking to expand to meet the needs of users.

Mountain biking has gained popularity in recent years, especially in the Northwoods as trail systems continue to grow.But the sport is still heavily dominated by men.Little Bellas is a national organization that focuses on teaching girls to mountain bike and the life skills that come with it.

Mountain biking has gained popularity in recent years, especially in the Northwoods as trail systems continue to grow.But the sport is still heavily dominated by men.Little Bellas is a national organization that focuses on teaching girls to mountain bike and the life skills that come with it.

The Little Bellas is returning for its second year in RhinelanderA mountain biking program wants to empower more girls on and off the bike.

Mountain bikers can hit the WinMan Trails in Manitowish Waters once again. Most of the trails are now open for season.The opening comes as the recreation area is launching phase II of its development plan.

After another successful ski season, this typically would be the point in the year where Minocqua Winter Park starts closing up for the summer.But right now, work is underway to make the park a year-round destination.

A new program in the Northwoods seeks to empower girls through mountain biking. Rhinelander now claims the newest chapter of a national organization called Little Bellas.

Joel Kleimola moves through woods at WinMan Trails on yellow excavator. He navigates around the trees with ease as he moves large rocks and churns up dirt…

With an eye on Minocqua Winter Park & Nordic Center becoming a year-round tourist destination, representatives from there updated the Minocqua town board…