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Plan a Scenic Ride with the 2023 Fall Foliage Prediction Map

Kevin Curry

Kevin Curry

13 Sep 2023
Plan a Scenic Ride with the 2023 Fall Foliage Prediction Map

Well, it is that time of year again when the leaves in the northern hemisphere change colors. As usual, SmokyMountains.com has published their best guess as to when the leaves will be changing in various parts of the country. Take the information and plan a beautiful ride!

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Stop Scrubbing Road Rash With Steel Wool

Stop Scrubbing Road Rash With Steel Wool

Skip the steel wool and dry bandages. Here's the exact protocol to clean and heal asphalt and gravel burns using chlorhexidine and semi-permeable dressings.

By Kevin Curry 23 Feb 2026
The 2026 Esker Lorax: Steel, Tariffs, and the Mathematics of Cheap

The 2026 Esker Lorax: Steel, Tariffs, and the Mathematics of Cheap

The 2026 Esker Lorax drops its frameset price to $1,250 by skipping the paint. Here is the mechanical rationale behind the raw steel and who it's actually for.

By Kevin Curry 23 Feb 2026
Nocs x Parks Project

Nocs x Parks Project

The Nocs 8×32’s real story is 8× magnification — steadier viewing, less fatigue, with a tradeoff in reach.

By Kevin Curry 20 Feb 2026
CrankTank 3: It’s About Mass Placement

CrankTank 3: It’s About Mass Placement

The CrankTank 3’s real value is low, centralized 3L water storage — with weight and frame rub tradeoffs.

By Kevin Curry 20 Feb 2026
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