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Cities Struggle with Pedestrian Safety Amid Rise in Larger Vehicles

Pedestrian deaths fell by 5.4% in 2023 but remain 14% higher than pre-pandemic levels. Learn about the factors contributing to this trend and what can be done to improve safety.

Cycling

Granite Duet Tool Box and Juicy Nipple Valve Caps

Discover the Granite Duet Tool Box with dual-head ratchet and Juicy Nipple valve caps for Schrader valves. Available July 2024. Perfect for bike maintenance!

Health

New Study Challenges Global Sperm Count Decline Claims

A new study finds no significant decline in sperm counts over six years but notes a drop in motility, possibly due to pandemic lifestyle changes.

Outdoors

The Best Months to Visit Each U.S. National Park

I recently discovered an amazing visual guide that highlights the best months to visit all U.S. National Parks. The chart is straightforward and simplifies planning a trip by showing the ideal times of year for each park. Even better, the designer has written a blog post detailing the criteria

Reads

Navigating Stressful Conversations: How to Keep Your Cool

Learn how Compassion-Focused Therapy helps manage stress and conflict by recognizing triggers, practicing mindfulness, and responding with compassion.

Cycling

Achieve Perfect Cleat Alignment Every Time with Crankbrothers

Crankbrothers' new cleat tool ensures consistent cleat alignment and prevents twisting during installation, compatible with SPD, Time & CB cleats.

Cycling

Cycling Faster: The Truth About Shaving Your Arms and Legs

Discover if shaving your arms and legs can improve your cycling performance. We conducted wind tunnel tests to find out the truth behind this common practice.

Cycling

Tackling Chain Wear: Abbey's Precision Approach with the New Chain Wear Plate

Discover Abbey's Chain Wear Plate, the latest precision tool addressing roller diameter variance and lateral wear for accurate chain wear measurement.

Reads

A Year of Basic Income: Denver's Homeless Find Hope and Housing

Denver's basic income project provided $1,000 a month to the homeless, leading to nearly half of participants securing housing and saving the city $589,214.

Reads

Modern-Day Slavery: The Ongoing Battle Against Forced Prison Labor in the U.S.

Explore how forced prison labor continues the legacy of slavery in the U.S., with inmates working under duress for meager wages or none at all.

Outdoors

Lightning Safety Myths Debunked: What You Need to Know

Explore Corey Buhay's article on Outside Online to update your knowledge on lightning safety in the backcountry. Essential tips for outdoor enthusiasts.

Cycling

A Mid-Season Crash - AC Joint Separation, Bruised Ribs and a Plenty of Road Rash

It was supposed to be an ordinary Friday—a simple lunchtime ride to clear my head and keep my legs limber for the gravel races scheduled in July. The sun was high, the air was fresh, and I was blissfully unaware of the dramatic turn my day was about to