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OPEN x ENVE Limited Edition U.P. Gravel Bike
With a limited run of just 60 bikes worldwide, OPEN Cycles & ENVE components have come together again with an ultimate carbon gravel bike build. The build starts with the Open U.P. and a low-key white paint job. The white look great against the raw UD carbon finish of the included Enve G Series carbon…
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All-City Cycles’ Electric Queen Version 2.0
The All-City Cycles Electric Queen appears to be a bike built simply for having fun. All-City dubs the bike “The ultimate trail hardtail”, the Electric Queen has a short wheelbase, aggressive geometry, a 120mm suspension fork (or optional rigid fork), and fits 27.5 x 3.0” or 29 x 2.25” tires. Despite its old school looks,…
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Life of Pie
In 2002, mountain bikers and entrepreneurs Jen Zeuner and Anne Keller moved to Fruita, Colorado, in search of cheap rent, world-class single track, and free time to ride. Over 15 years later, the two unconventional women have helped reshape one of the state’s most conservative towns, uniting the community through advocacy, inclusivity, and damn good…
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These Rice Cakes are Better Than Any Energy Gel
I’m a big fan of gels, especially now that I’ve moved to using Science in Sport’s offerings, but for longer races and other adventures in the saddle I have to mix it up with actual food to not feel like I’m starving. Recently, I discovered rice cakes, specifically a recipe put out by Team Sky…
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Whiskey Run
Through overwhelming community support, local political advocacy and the cooperation of a once-reluctant land manager, the Whiskey Run Trail system went in with record speed. Already, over ten miles of singletrack dodge back and forth under a shaded canopy of fir, spruce and alder, and if you stop long enough to smell the blooming rhododendron,…
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Study: Neighborhood Improvements Could Increase Bike Commuting
A study, published in the Journal of Transport and Land Use, indicates that a person’s neighborhood plays a large role in whether or not they decide to commute by bike. The study found that people who live in high-density, mixed-use neighborhoods (downtown or near large college campuses) are more likely to commute by bike than…
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Velo Orange’s New Voyager Rim
Velo Orange is doing and building so much rad stuff. Their latest rim is no exception! The Voyager Rim may rock classic looks but it is modernly equipped. The tubeless box section rim would look great on everything from a an all road bike to a randonneur. The polished finish is something that has been…
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Prova Cycles
FYXO gives us a great look into the workshop of Mark Hester of Prova Cycles.
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GFNY Santa Fe Race Report
After a great weekend in Santa Fe, I’m back in Denver with a quick race report from the inaugural GFNY Santa Fe. After many years of rapid expansion overseas, GFNY had its first event in the US to go alongside the New York City championship. The 75 mile Long course in Santa Fe, with 7,150…
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Pure Cycles Gravel Adventure Bikes
Los Angeles based Pure Cycles announced its new Adventure line of gravel bikes, including the Adventure ($799), the Adventure Pro ($899) and Adventure Apex ($1099). Sold as entry-level gravel bikes they feature 700c & 650b interchangeability, disc brakes, and a geometry perfect for gravel and all-road riding.
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Tom Dumoulin will miss Tour de France
Tom Dumoulin has confirmed that he will miss the 2019 Tour de France. The knee injury he sustained at the Giro d’Italia will keep him out of competition. Team Sunweb confirmed in a press release that the Dutchman will miss next month’s Grand Tour ‘after a physically challenging run up to the race. He crashed…
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Mongoose Releasing Limited Edition Stranger Things Season 3 Bike
Netflix enlisted the help of Mongoose to source period correct bikes and parts for the actual bikes used in filming season three of Stranger Things. From there, Mongoose took the period correct bikes they put together to inspire a replica model of Maxine ‘Max’ Mayfield’s bike. This bike is very similar to a Mongoose BMX…
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MAGURA Cockpit Integration
The new MAGURA Cockpit Integration (MCi) fully integrates the hydraulic brake into the handlebar. With no external tubings, the MCi gives riders a tidy cockpit, better aerodynamics and greater protection for hydraulic components. If you’re into maintaining an aesthetic cockpit, this is a godsend.
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Yuba Spicy Curry Review
For someone used to obsessing over wattage, heartrate and how many grams I can shave from my bike, a 60-pound bike capable of hauling two kids and/or 300-pounds of cargo sounded like the last thing I would want to pedal. After-all, cycling is about going fast. I’ve done a lot of amazing road riding over…
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CLIF Bar Presents: Make it Good “The Biker”
This is a great ad. I dig the Old Spice and Wes Anderson vibes. If you haven’t heard it already, I highly recommend listening to Gary Erickson, Clif Bar inventor, on How I Built This.
