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Wahoo Frontiers: Ian Boswell King of Unbound Gravel

Wahoo Frontiers: Ian Boswell King of Unbound Gravel

“there is a new culture in gravel cycling and I want to participate in it.” — Ian Boswell In December of 2019, Ian Boswell announced his retirement from road cycling and his shift in focus to gravel racing. Ian set his route to all things adventure. Riding is fun. Racing should be fun. But it’s hard to remember that when focusing on wins and watts, podiums, and purses. He transitioned away from…

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World of Zwift: Episode 30

World of Zwift: Episode 30

On this week’s World of Zwift, Rahsaan takes on the Race Across America, OJ’s Gritfest training leaves him feeling strong, Mollie Ganser tells us the story of one of Long Beach’s Pride landmarks, Shayne Gaffney drops the latest workout of the week, Anna Russell hands out the ZRL Fashion Awards and OJ eats something which looks like cat sick in Feed Zone! It’s a rollercoaster this one…

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Adventures in Bikepacking - Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru

Adventures in Bikepacking – Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru

In 2019 Olivia and Jeff cycled thousands of kilometers through dirt, mud, and cobblestones exploring South America by bike.

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Here’s What Chris Burkard Packed For His Winter Fatbike Trip Across Iceland

Here’s What Chris Burkard Packed For His Winter Fatbike Trip Across Iceland

Here it is, all the gear I did and didn’t use for the Iceland winter fatbike expedition. Last year I made a gear review and I realized that going through everything afterwards would have been way more effective to really understand what I needed, loved, craved, relied upon and didn’t use at all!

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ASSOS USA andPikes Peak APEX to Partner Again for The Hunt

ASSOS USA andPikes Peak APEX to Partner Again for The Hunt

ASSOS USA and Pikes Peak APEX presented by RockShox invite mountain bikers back to some of North America’s most iconic trails on a scavenger hunt for coveted ASSOS gear. Colorado Springs, CO – Sports Strategies announces Pikes Peak APEX and ASSOS USA will kick off The Hunt tomorrow, June 15th, when an ambassador will post the first clue on Instagram. Anyone who wants to join the 3-week scavenger…

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The New Ritte Satyr 2.0 Titanium Gravel Bike

The New Ritte Satyr 2.0 Titanium Gravel Bike

California-based Ritte Cycles just announced an updated version of their Satyr gravel bike. The new Satyr, dubbed 2.0, is now made from titanium and limited to a single batch of 20 US-made framesets with an ENVE Adventure Fork. Entry price is $4,450 for the frameset. About the Ritte Satyr 2.0 Bigger, badder, and smoother than ever – the new Satyr 2.0 in Titanium is proudly Made in the USA with…

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New on Zwift - Specialized Friday Lunch Ride

New on Zwift – Specialized Friday Lunch Ride

ABOUT THE SPECIALIZED LUNCH RIDE  What started as a daily ritual to blow off steam among staff at Specialized HQ, the Specialized Lunch Ride has evolved into something of an unofficial institution.  Social by design, it often brings out the competitive nature of many employees. These days, the Specialized Lunch Ride has become famous for good-natured rivalries as well as its ability to attract…

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eeBrakes Announce El Tornado Limited Edition Colorway

eeBrakes Announce El Tornado Limited Edition Colorway

I still prefer rim brakes on my road bike, I’m just old school and like the look. Speaking of look, the latest limited edition eeBrakes were just announced today in El Tornado gold, blue and black. Boy oh boy would they look good on my Fairdale Spaceship…. These will be shipping in July for $680. See all the details at Cane Creek.

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Route Building Workshop with RideWithGPS and Swift Industries

Route Building Workshop with RideWithGPS and Swift Industries

I’ve been building routes on RideWithGPS for years and I still learned a few things in this excellenet presented by Swift Industries. Check it out!

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Inside Unbound Gravel 2021

Inside Unbound Gravel 2021

Attack mile 1 and hold it for 200 miles From Veloworthy: We venture to Emporia Kansas for the worlds biggest gravel cycling event. We follow the build up to and watch all the race action. It was a dramatic day of racing with an unprecedented finish. Follow all the drama, action and heartache as these cyclists put everything on the line. We follow Dylan Johnson, Vegan Cyclist, Peter Stetina,…

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PNW Components Pauses Business on Amazon

PNW Components Pauses Business on Amazon

Great news for small business, the consumer & economy. We are announcing that we’ll be pausing all future business with Amazon until further notice. In an effort to better serve customers and keep dollars inside the industry, the decision will positively impact independent bike shops and retailers. After a year of incredible demand and an overloaded supply chain, we recognize that we will…

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New Dynaplug Artist Series

New Dynaplug Artist Series

Plug In Style -Ride On! Today Dynaplug announces updates to their line, designed in tandem with California cyclists and artists, NotChas and Squid Bikes. Dynaplug is the original tire plugging solution. With a shortage of bicycle tubes in the market, these collaborations couldn’t be more aptly timed. Dynalpug’s spirit animal is the Meerkat, if you are not following along on the gram, we highly…

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Pizza Ride with Mom

Pizza Ride with Mom

Some feel good viewing for the end of the week. One of our favorite bike rides from Eau Claire is to Farm to Fork Retreat for wood fired pizza. We’ll bike through the beautiful forest, farms, and hills of Wisconsin.

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Thomson’s Piedmont Titanium Gravel Bike Build Kit

Thomson’s Piedmont Titanium Gravel Bike Build Kit

Thomson just added a second frame to its lineup, their new titanium gravel bike, the Piedmont. The frameset comes in a based model with Thomson Elite series stem, post, clamp, alloy bar and carbon fork included. You can also opt for a discount on more premium cockpit items like their titanium or carbon goods. Or you can go big and throw in a Thomson dropper. Thomson Piedmont Details Say hey to…

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Diamonds In The Sand Trailer

Diamonds In The Sand Trailer

An absolutely incredible bikepacking adventure, can’t wait to watch this. On the fringe of the Namib Desert lies the Skeleton Coast. No one has ever completed its entire length in an unbroken line before by their own power. Explorer Kate Leeming sets out to be the first. Her thousand-mile journey sees her enduring some of the most inhospitable terrains and harshest climates on the planet, in…

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Ultradynamico Launches New MARS Race Tires

Ultradynamico Launches New MARS Race Tires

Ultradynamico Rubber Corporation (@ultradynamico) just announced their latest tire, the 2.2″ MARS Race. The tire is currently available in a 26 x 2.2″ version with red casing. A grey 27.5″ x 2.2″ version is expected next week. The new MARS Race tires are $85 a wheel and weight in at 600g per tire. “Sometimes you veer slightly off course and end up in a place like MARS. If you are running our…

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Danish Road Safety Council / Helmet has always been a good idea

Danish Road Safety Council / Helmet has always been a good idea

Oh, helmets. One of the hottest topics on these internets. Based on statistics, make sure to wear a helmet while showering and driving, the activities with the highest incidents of traumatic brain injuries! Kidding aside, I’m never helmet-less on my bike. This new PSA from the Danish Road Safety Council is just great.

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