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Kevin Curry

Kevin Curry

12 Mar 2019
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Built with Sklar Bikes

Continuing their built series after an awesome episode with Horse Cycles and Breadwinner (below) with videographer Justin Balog,  Pearl Izumi just launched its latest video with Adam from Sklar Bikes.

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Yes Chef: A Bikepacking Film That Isn't About Suffering

Yes Chef: A Bikepacking Film That Isn't About Suffering

Lachlan Morton's new film Yes Chef follows a 500-mile bikepacking loop through Australia with friends—no FKT, just riding. The full route is now public.

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Ornot's Alpha Wool Pullover: 40% Merino Meets Thru-Hiker Insulation

Ornot's Alpha Wool Pullover: 40% Merino Meets Thru-Hiker Insulation

Ornot's $198 Alpha Wool Pullover blends Polartec Alpha with merino for a midlayer that breathes on climbs and stays warm on descents. Here's what matters.

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MyWhoosh Winter Update: What the Smart Workout Selector Gets Right

MyWhoosh Winter Update: What the Smart Workout Selector Gets Right

MyWhoosh's free winter update adds smart workout selection, gamified Zombie training, and structured weekly racing. Here's what matters for time-crunched riders.

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The Batch GB.1: A $999 Gravel Bike That Doesn't Skimp Where It Counts

The Batch GB.1: A $999 Gravel Bike That Doesn't Skimp Where It Counts

The Batch GB.1 delivers tubeless-ready wheels, a clutched 1x9 drivetrain, and lifetime warranty for $999. Here's who it fits and what it trades away.

By Kevin Curry 30 Oct 2026

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