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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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Maximum Utility, Minimum Grease: The Apollo Flat Bar

Maximum Utility, Minimum Grease: The Apollo Flat Bar

The Priority Apollo Flat Bar ditches the drop bars and the chain grease. Here is why the belt-drive commuter might be the most efficient tool in your shed.

By Kevin Curry 29 Jan 2026
The Only Ride That Matters This Saturday

The Only Ride That Matters This Saturday

On Jan 31, the cycling community rides for Alex Pretti. See the map of global memorial rides and find out why this network of support matters.

By Kevin Curry 29 Jan 2026
The Two-Dimensional FTP: Why Your "Number" Is Meaningless Without TTE

The Two-Dimensional FTP: Why Your "Number" Is Meaningless Without TTE

Stop treating FTP as a vanity metric. Learn why Time to Exhaustion (TTE) is the secret to endurance, fatigue resistance, and dropping your friends.

By Kevin Curry 29 Jan 2026
Brompton Finally Fixes the Physics

Brompton Finally Fixes the Physics

Brompton shifts to rear-hub motors and drops a 31lb titanium e-bike. Here is why the physics of "push vs. pull" matters for your commute.

By Kevin Curry 27 Jan 2026
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