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In a move that showcases solidarity and customer care within the mountain biking community, Canfield Bikes has stepped up to provide a much-needed lifeline. Amidst the recent closure of Denver-based Guerrilla Gravity, Canfield Bikes, a fellow Colorado mountain bike manufacturer, has announced a significant initiative to support GG bike owners,
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Finally, fucking finally. The Washington Post just published crime scene photos from 11 mass shootings that show just how destructive the AR-15 is. It’s about fucking time. Now you might be wondering, why am I writing about this here? Well, for one, I’m done with guns in this
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The culmination of a closely-watched legal saga arrived this Thursday in Austin, Texas, as a jury delivered a guilty verdict in the case against Kaitlin Armstrong, 35, for the murder of professional cyclist Moriah Wilson. The trial, which drew significant media attention, highlighted a tragic blend of passion, jealousy, and
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Suburban design is keeping kids indoors as there’s nowhere to go and no safe way to get there. The design of American suburbs, heavily reliant on cars, is increasingly being scrutinized for its negative impact on children’s social and intellectual growth. The lack of accessible, kid-friendly destinations and
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The Badlands event, a 780-kilometer self-supported gravel race in Southern Spain, is a formidable challenge known for its grueling conditions. The 2023 edition saw 342 riders from 34 countries, including Tristan Cardew, who overcame extreme weather, physical ailments, and hallucinations to place 11th. His self-filmed documentary offers a raw and
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In an alarming and somewhat paradoxical trend, recent reports have highlighted a spike in traffic fatalities across the United States, despite a decrease in overall driving. This unexpected rise in road deaths, amidst reduced vehicular movement, is causing concern among lawmakers and public safety advocates. The data, as discussed in
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Another one bites the dust and the cycle continues. Cycling media succeeds, cycling media is bought, cycling media is shutdown. In a somewhat expected turn of events for the cycling community, the Global Cycling Network’s streaming service, GCN+, is set to shut down on December 19, 2023. Launched in
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The increasing size of vehicles, particularly SUVs and trucks, has become a significant concern for cyclists and pedestrians. Recent research, including a study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), reveals that vehicles with taller, more vertical front ends pose a greater risk to pedestrians . This trend, partly driven
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Club de Exploradores, by FIND Outdoors, is a free, bilingual outreach program that invites middle school-aged students from the Latinx/Hispanic community of Transylvania County and surrounding areas to join Latin American outdoor leaders on monthly, all-day adventures in Pisgah National Forest. This program was born out of the need
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Embarking on a bikepacking adventure with the goal of chasing waves is an exhilarating blend of challenge and excitement. This was precisely what the group experienced in their recent journey through Morocco, as documented in the video “TARKA In Search of Surf: Bikepacking Morocco”. The adventure begins with the host’
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Join Factor athlete Rob Britton as he sets off to establish a Fastest Known Time on his home region of Vancouver Island. Starting in the northern most point and heading south to Victoria, Rob sticks primarily to gravel to put his equipment and his body through the paces. And discovers
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The Lakeland 200, nestled within the awe-inspiring landscapes of the Lake District in the UK, beckons as more than a mere adventure; it’s a pilgrimage of self-discovery. Covering a formidable 200 miles of diverse terrain, this epic odyssey is an invitation to explore the limits of endurance, skill, and