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All the Best Bikes from the 2018 NAHBS
Over the weekend, all the best hand-built bicycles were in one place, Hartford Connecticut. The North American Handbuilt Bicycle Show (NAHBS) brought together nearly 160 international and American independent bicycle exhibitors and while there were countless incredible creations to behold only a handful can be deemed winners. Here’s a roundup of the 22 best bikes…
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Up Mountain Switchel
Though switchel’s origins are a bit murky the variety brewed by Up Mountain Switchel comes from 18th-century Vermont. It’s an American heritage beverage made of apple cider vinegar, ginger and sweetener — in this case maple sugar (fitting for Vermont). The beverage has long been drunk by farmers during haying season to help them stay…
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A Big New Diet Study Just Disproved Several Theories on Weight Loss
The DIETFITS study published today isn’t super surprising, get 600 people to eat more vegetables and less added sugar for a year and they’ll lose weight. What is interesting in the study are the takeaways regarding what doesn’t matter when dieting. The study, published today in JAMA Nutrition provides a few key takeaways: Low-carb and…
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State Bicycle Co. Expands its $300 Core-Line
State Bicycle Co.’s affordable Core-Line just received an expansion with four new models. The Ghoul, Ashford, Hunter and Pigeon offer new and unique aesthetics while maintaining the same steel frame and single speed drivetrain. The Core-Line bikes are available in three sizes, cost $299 and weigh in at just 24.5 pounds a piece. For the…
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Col Collective Rides the “Giants of Switzerland” – Furka, Nufenen & St Gotthard
These Col Collective videos just keep getting better and better. The incredible visuals are great inspiration to get out and ride. When the summer season lasts only three months (if you’re lucky) then you know you’re in an extreme place. Shrouded in mist and snow drifts for much of the year the Swiss Alps are…
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Caletti Cycles “Bay to Breakers” Mountain Bike
I stumbled upon this insane build from Caletti Cycles over the weekend and knew I had to share it. This bicycle is a thing of beauty and the story behind the build is pretty cool too: Thanks for the best bike ever and the memories of my grandma! In 1985 my grandma “ran” the bay…
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How Long Would You Have to Ride Your Bike to Mine One Bitcoin
I just spent an hour and a half grinding out some miles on Zwift and I had a thought. If I swapped my trainer for a generator, how long would I have to ride to provide the electricity needed to mine a single Bitcoin? I guess it’s time to do a little math. As of…
