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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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New Paris Roads, Gravel Circuits, and Auto-Syncing Scales: What Actually Matters in Zwift's 2025 Roadmap

New Paris Roads, Gravel Circuits, and Auto-Syncing Scales: What Actually Matters in Zwift's 2025 Roadmap

Zwift's spring roadmap: Paris expansion, week-ahead planning, outdoor integration, and auto-syncing scales. What works, what's missing, and the catches.

By Kevin Curry 24 Mar 2026
Apidura's 2026 Expedition Series: Built-In GPS Mounts and Anti-Bulge Zippers

Apidura's 2026 Expedition Series: Built-In GPS Mounts and Anti-Bulge Zippers

Apidura's redesigned Expedition Series ditches clamps for a handlebar system with built-in GPS mounts. Frame and saddle packs get anti-bulge upgrades.

By Kevin Curry 23 Mar 2026
The Sklar Tall Tale Got a Geometry Update That Actually Matters

The Sklar Tall Tale Got a Geometry Update That Actually Matters

Sklar Bikes restocked the Tall Tale hardtail with smarter geometry and bottle bosses. Steel, 29er, $1,199 frame-only. Here's what changed and what it costs.

By Kevin Curry 23 Mar 2026
Fulcrum Sharq GR and Sonic GR: Gravel Wheels Optimized for 47–50mm Tires

Fulcrum Sharq GR and Sonic GR: Gravel Wheels Optimized for 47–50mm Tires

Fulcrum's new Sharq GR and Sonic GR gravel wheels use a 30mm internal width optimized for 47–50mm tires. Here's what the specialization costs you.

By Kevin Curry 23 Mar 2026
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