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The New Hiplock D1000 is Designed to Destroy Angle Grinder Blades
The Hiplok D1000 is designed specifically to withstand angle grinder attacks thanks to a material called Ferosafe, a composite graphene material that resists high power angle grinders by wearing through the blade at a high rate. More info at the Hiplok D1000 Kickstarter
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The Dutch Solution for Safer Sidewalks – Continuous Sidewalks
I watched a cyclist come within inches of getting run down by a motorist who decided to use the flimsy-bollard protected bike lane as their personal traffic dodging, high speed turn lane this morning. Which once again had me thinking, there must be a better way. This video shows how the Netherlands makes their streets…
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Get Wild Matty x Wizard Works Lil Presto Bags
Want a bag that doubles as a work of art? Here you go. We’re so excited to announce that we’ve teamed pup with our good pal Get Wild Matty for our third collaboration of super cute hound embroidered bags! Elongated dog fans rejoice, this collab is our most fetching to date. This collection is limited…
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Going Nowhere – Luna the Trail Dog
There’s nothing better than the relationship between rider and trail dog. Kona Ambassador Ben Gerrish may be “the boss” but it’s really Luna who’s in charge. At 11 she’s still giving him a run for his money (and his snacks) on their daily rips.
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Forgotten Roads Episode 1 – Big Sur
Forgotten Roads is a self-supported and self-filmed 3 part series documenting gravel rides in Southern California. We hope to inspire you to get out and explore the world by bike. Thanks to Hammerhead for supporting this series and making navigating these new routes a breeze. In the first episode Alex and I head up the…
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Trail Guide: Jason Fitzgibbon
MTB shredder and wildlife ecologist Jason Fitzgibbon stops on trail to smell the flowers.
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Support Trails, Win an Ibis Ripmo
SANTA CRUZ, CALIF. – Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship (SCMTS), a 501(c)(3) trail stewardship organization, today launched its “Support Trails and Win an Ibis” giveaway. This campaign will raise funds for trail construction and maintenance and give away one limited edition 40th anniversary Ibis Cycles Ripmo outfitted with FOX suspension. The grand prize bike celebrates…
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Applications to The Ultra Distance Scholarship are Open
The Ultra Distance Scholarship, hosted by Stayer Cycles, aims to increase representation in ultra-cycling events and bring more conversation to the lack of diversity in the industry as a whole. More info below: The Ultra Distance Scholarship Applications are now OPEN and will close at midnight on 15/10/2022Click here!!! We are proud to present the…
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Paint The Town
Kona Ambassador Gretchen Leggitt has created a niche for herself as a muralist of grandiose proportions. Her impeccable line work can be seen on buildings and walls in major cities across the west. She has transformed a plethora of blank walls in her hometown of Bellingham, Washington with paintings of landscapes, flora, portraits, and our…
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Adidas’ New ‘The Gravel Cycling Shoes’
Adidas acquired Five Ten a few years ago and since then has been building up its cycling offering. Fresh today, is Adidas’ new high-cuff gravel shoe, aptly named The Gravel Cycling Shoes. The SPD shoe contains recycled material, is lightweight and stiff and promises to fit like a sock. The sole is plenty grippy and…
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Bamboo Handlebars? The Passchier Story
Meet the lads behind Passchier – Dirk and Mike. Two mates with a passion for biking, the outdoors, and a bit of craftsmanship. Dirk has been creating items using wood since he could hold a hammer. From bathtubs, to roof racks, to wine racks, to paddles, to handlebars and everything in between – Dirk is…
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Beyond Familiar Episode 4: Bikepacking with Specialized
Are you even bikepacking if you’re not hiking your bike, wiping out, making wrong turns, and going completely off plan? We’d argue: no. But does that make it any less rewarding? Well, that’s up to you. In the newest episode of Beyond Familiar, ambassador Sarah Sturm takes L. and our own Community Coordinator, Sarah Wakeen,…
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LA MINI PASSAGÈRE [ Tour de France ]
From Roscoff to Strasbourg, 4,500 km and 70,000 m of elevation gain through the most beautiful landscapes of Zoe’s native country, France. A first big trip with our mini passenger. Intense and soft at the same time.
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Riding Fixed, Up Mountains, With Pros. – Ep. 15: Rowena Crest w/ Lael Wilcox
Lael Wilcox exudes positive energy and optimism. A World traveler, a World-Class athlete, and a World Record holder, this native Alaskan started riding in 2008 at age 20 and the rest is history. Widely regarded as the best ultra-endurance rider in the world, her ever-growing resume includes: winning the Trans Am Bike Race in 2016…
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Mosaic Cycles New GT-1 X and GT-2 X
Mosaic just added two new models to their G-Series lineup of gravel and adventure bikes. The GT-1X and GT-2X accomadate big tires in a very robust off-road capable titanium adventure bike. Mosaic GT-1 X The Mosaic GT-1 X doesn’t just encourage you to take the path less traveled, it encourages you to ditch that path…
