NW Gold

05/06/2013, Bikes, Friends, Trails

Landed from Jamaica and went straight to one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. Stunning in every sense of the word.

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Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica. 4th time to Jamaica and I can officially say I have finally laid out at the beach. hahaha. Ridiculous, I know. This trip was a little different than years past, there were essentially two parts to the trip, a project for the Jamaican Tourism Board without bikes and a week of bike fun (also for the the JTB) with the Jamaican Fat Tyre Festival. I feel like so much has happened since Jamaica, which it has. It’s kinda been a whirlwind of bikes and rad trips and I take way too many photos that sorting through them is a mission and a half when you constantly on the go…soooo I will let the photos and Dennison’s Vlogs tell the story. I will post the videos series we made for the JTB as they are released!

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Spring!

05/06/2013, Bikes, Friends, Love

I’m backkkk.

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Liv/giant

02/13/2013, Bikes, Sponsors, Women

It’s official!!!

“I am so thrilled to join the Liv/giant program for 2013. As a woman, I want to ride the fun stuff but my needs are different from the guys; riding a bike that is designed for me from the bottom up by a group of smart, passionate and inspiring women is a dream come true. Liv/giant has many really cool things in the works and I am so excited to be able to work side by side to help create the best possible products for female riders everywhere. ” -Katie Holden

Not only does 2013 mean a new partnership for Katie, it also means a shift from racing to endeavors focused around trips, events and media. “I am incredibly excited about this,” exudes Katie, “it basically takes my strengths and everything that I am super passionate about and puts them together into a package that is who I am from the core. Travel has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember, so being able to keep exploring the world with my bike, connecting with people and communities along the way is incredible. I am excited to share my adventures, and inspire women to try new things & push themselves to step outside their comfort zones.” Since Katie travels so often, she encourages you to reach out if you see she is in your area, “I love nothing more than riding with new people in new places,” says Katie, “I want hear from you.” Watch the Liv/giant USA Facebook page (www.facebook.com/livgiantusa) for upcoming rides and events.

“Liv/giant is stoked to have Katie join our program. The brand is dedicated to helping female cyclists reach their goals, and Katie’s personality and riding style will help to inspire women around the country and the world to fulfill their potential as riders. Katie’s product feedback will be invaluable as Liv/giant explores expanding its off-road reach in the future.” -Jackie Baker, Liv/giant Product Marketing Manager

Liv/giant is dedicated solely to female cyclists, and all product offerings are designed to fulfill the needs of women riders of all ability levels. Liv/giant utilizes a 3F philosophy to build each of its bikes: Fit, Form, Function. Fit is the first of the Fs, because it is THE most important. The biggest difference between Liv/giant bikes and anything else on the market is that they are 100% designed to fit women. From considering inseam and torso length to the differences in where women derive their pedaling power compared to men (we have assets), the bikes are built to fit women better. “When I go out for a ride, it is really important that my bike perform on the rough stuff as that is my favorite thing to ride. The Trance XW works because it pedals efficiently and it lets me ride whatever my heart desires…steeps, gnar, jumps, drops.” says Katie, “It is pretty awesome to be able to jump on my bikes right out of the box and get loose. The geometry is spot on and the Maestro suspension feels so good!”

About Liv/giant

Liv/giant is a cycling brand dedicated solely to female riders and inspiring them to lead happier, healthier, more adventurous lives through cycling. To learn more about Liv/giant, the brand’s bikes and gear, and Liv/giant retailers who carry those products, please visit Livgiant.com.

About Katie Holden

Affectionately known as Holden by her friends, Katie is a mountain bike athlete based out of Kirkland, WA. Her other sponsors for 2013 include SRAM/RockShox/Avid/Truvativ, Smith Optics, Camelbak, DT Swiss, The North Face, Vans, Leatt and Navitas Naturals. You can follow Katie’s adventures around the world via her website www.KatieHolden.com and Instagram/Twitter: @KatieHolden.

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Jamaica time

02/11/2013, Media, Spotlight, Travel, Video

Yessss. So stoked to go back to Jamaica for the Jamaican Fat Tyre Festival. The festival isn’t till next week but Matt Dennison and I are headed there this week to get some ‘work’ done and check out some other hot spots.

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Go time!

02/05/2013, Bikes, Friends

Things have been pretty mellow the last couple of weeks. Kinda the calm before the storm. Just been riding, gyming it up and trying to get organized for the year. Bikes to build, trips to plan + projects to work on. I leave for Jamaica in less than a week and from there it is pretty much full throttle though the fall. Lots of really awesome stuff planned for the year and I am soooo excited. I have absolutely loved being in the Northwest this fall, riding new trails and shredding with old friends and new. I feel so refreshed and happy and I am ready to roll!! YEEEEEEEE.

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Galbraith

01/08/2013, Bikes, Community, Media

If you haven’t already noticed, I love my winter riding. And the northwest. And my friends. And projects. Well here is another little edit for y’all.

http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Galbraith-Winters-With-Jill-Kintner-Katie-Holden-video-2013.html

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2012 Favorites

01/04/2013, Bikes, Bucketlist, Facebook, Friends

The album is here on my Facebook!

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Circles: The Sunshine Coast

01/04/2013, Bikes, Friends, Media, Travel

You have probably seen lots of my photos from the making of this on my Instagram…but now the edit is live with a nice little write up from Shorty. Check it out on Pinkbike.

(This is 1/5 of a larger project that we are working on, interested in being a part of it? Email me.)

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Burry

01/03/2013, Bikes, Community

The bike world lost a legend today. :( A young one, but a legend nonetheless. He is going to be missed by a lot of people!!!! So sad.

Photo: Canadian Cyclist

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Orcas Island

01/03/2013, Bikes, Friends, Media, Women

A few weeks back I went out to Orcas Island with some of my favorite girls and Paris, a boy and very talented photographer. ha. The NW is a hot bed of talented girls on bikes and Paris and I wanted to get a handful of those girls together for a photo trip, so that’s what we did…Jill Kintner, Katherine Short, Katrina Strand, Sarah Leishman and myself! It turned out to be a pretty awesome couple of days. We rented a cabin right on the beach, rode, shot photos and bonded! Fun time. Look for the article in the Spring issue of Freehub.

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Female Wolfpack

12/13/2012, Inspiration, Media, Women

WOW. This is sooo cool. I am so stoked to be featured in the trailer for Female Wolfpack, a new website which features video of women’s action sports. I think Rachael Burks has a great thing going here…!

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Gift Guide under $100

12/13/2012, Bikes, Fashion, Guide

1. Where the Trail Ends DVD // One of my favorite bike films in a long time.

2. Camelbak Groove Bottle // Filtered water everywhere you go!

3. The North Face Shinsky Hat // Love this.

4. Joby GripTight Gorilla Pod Stand // One of my favorite accessories period. Makes photos that much better.

5. Specialized Vice Helmet // Good looking helmet that keeps your noggin’ safe too.

6. Smith Fuel V.2 Sweat-X // My go to goggle.

7. Lezyne CNC Travel Pump // My favorite pump I have ever owned. Small, efficient + sleek. This thing lives in my car!

8. Vans Authentic Leopard Print Shoe // I have these shoes and I love them…and I am sure you will too.

9. Skida Bandana // Rad company started by a good friend and certainly a cold weather staple…oh and it is so cute!

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MY HAPPY PLACE

12/04/2012, Bikes, Community, Friends

Ahhhhh I love being back in BC. I have missed it and everyone here so much. I am not quite in snow mode yet (even with the massive dump of snow in Whistler this past week)…so I have been doing lots of fun, wet rides with my friends. I spent a few days in Vancouver, some time in Whistler, some time in Squamish and now I am out on the Sunshine Coast. I will be here for another week and then I am headed back to Washington for a little photo mission. :)

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