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Use the 2019 Fall Foliage Map to Plan a Scenic Ride

Kevin Curry

Kevin Curry

20 Sep 2019
Use the 2019 Fall Foliage Map to Plan a Scenic Ride

SmokyMountains is back this year with their fall foliage prediction map. Here in Colorado, things are definitely starting to look a little rusty, especially the higher you go. Use the map to time a nice scenic ride.

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Pegoretti Goes Gravel: Steel, 50 mm Tires, and a €4,000 Starting Price

Pegoretti Goes Gravel: Steel, 50 mm Tires, and a €4,000 Starting Price

Pegoretti's first gravel bike: handmade steel, 50 mm clearance, 1x electronic-only. What the Orlando offers and what it doesn't.

By Kevin Curry 17 Mar 2026
FFWD TYRO Carbon Wheels: Wider Rims, New Hubs, Same Price

FFWD TYRO Carbon Wheels: Wider Rims, New Hubs, Same Price

FFWD's updated TYRO carbon wheelset gets a wider rim, new in-house hubs, and drops 100g—all at the same €1,099 price. Here's what actually matters.

By Kevin Curry 17 Mar 2026
LOOK's New Gravel Pedals: Three Platforms, Three Tradeoffs

LOOK's New Gravel Pedals: Three Platforms, Three Tradeoffs

LOOK's new gravel pedal lineup targets three distinct use cases. Here's what the platform sizes and materials actually mean for your riding.

By Kevin Curry 17 Mar 2026
PDW Essentials Electric Pump: Bigger Battery, Heavier Package, $85

PDW Essentials Electric Pump: Bigger Battery, Heavier Package, $85

PDW's new electric pump has a bigger battery and customizable presets. Here's the size/weight trade-off and what actually matters for multi-bike households.

By Kevin Curry 16 Mar 2026
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