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5 Tips for Purchasing Your First Road Bike

By Sophia Vanderheym | April 23, 2020

With spring in full bloom and oh so many places yet to explore, now seems like the opportune moment to try something new! For me, it’s road biking and I hope it is for you too! Biking may seem like a daunting sport to delve into, but below are tips to help make the process of purchasing one’s first bike easier.

How To: Find Good Car Camping Spots 

How To Find Good Car Camping Spots 

By Rachel Hallmark / April 29, 2020

Are you anxious to camp in the great outdoors, but aren’t quite ready to strap on a backpack to carry all your gear into the backcountry? Or maybe you still want some amenities like a barbeque pit and an outhouse? Well luckily, there are many opportunities to camp outdoors while still being able to drive your car to a campsite. Here are some tips to help you find great car camping spots! 

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A Beginner's Guide to Thru-Hiking: Part I

A Beginner's Guide to Thru-Hiking: Part I

By Colleen McVay / April, 2020

What is Thru or Section-Hiking?

Thru-hiking describes the act of backpacking end-to-end of a long distance trail, such as the Pacific Crest or Appalachian Trail. These treks require extensive preparation, training, and knowledge in the backpacking field, as well as an appreciation for the natural wonders that come with them. 

Campus Rec Hero | Dr. Chris Evans ‘09

Meet Dr. Chris Evans, one of our Campus Rec Heroes. Throughout spring quarter, we'll be featuring Aggie graduates who are now working on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis.

Chris graduated in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Biosciences and worked for Campus Recreation as an Intramural Sports soccer referee and Intramural Sports supervisor and manager. He also coached the UC Davis men’s club soccer team from 2009-2010. After graduating from UC Davis, he attended medical school at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences from 2012–2016.

Cycling / 5 Tips for Purchasing Your First Road Bike

By Sophia Vanderheym

Outdoor Adventures' staff is committed to providing students and community members with content that teaches new skills, provides fun ways to get outside, and that keeps everyone laughing throughout this special circumstance.

Biking is a great way to experience the great outdoors, right outside of your home. 

Birding With Jake / Mallards

Outdoor Adventures' staff is committed to providing students and community members with content that teaches new skills, provides fun ways to get outside, and that keeps everyone laughing throughout this special circumstance.

Campus Rec Hero | Dr. Lara Musser, ‘08

Meet Dr. Lara Musser, the first of our Campus Rec Heroes. Throughout spring quarter, we'll be featuring Aggie graduates who are now working on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis.

A 2008 graduate of UC Davis with a bachelor's in genetics, Lara joined Campus Recreation as a volleyball official before being promoted to supervisor and customer service coordinator. “Intramural sports at UC Davis provided some of the most amazing experiences both personally and professionally and I have nothing but fond memories of my time there,” Lara says.

Aggies at Home Resources

To support the students and staff at UC Davis during suspended operations, Campus Recreation has put together this list of links that cover topics like how to work from home, at-home workouts, managing your free time and more.

Campus Recreation Coronavirus Information

Update 11/16/20: Please note that due to a county mandate, the ARC will be closing November 17 until further notice. 

INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE IS BEING UPDATED AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE. PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR LINKS TO UPDATES FOR SPECIFIC AREAS OF CAMPUS RECREATION.

We value you as a member and appreciate your patience through this tough time as we all strive to keep our community safe. 

Student Spotlight - Hannah Sarlatte

Future elementary school teacher Hannah Sarlatte is no stranger to teaching and competition. When she's not attending classes to obtain her multiple subject teaching credential and master of arts in education in the UC Davis School of Education, she is either working as a student manager in competitive sports or playing softball, basketball, grass volleyball, or dodgeball.