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Gearing up for a Bikepacking Epic

Gearing up for a Bikepacking Epic

Read about the gear Corbin Hudacek and Jamie Van Beek used during their seven-day bikepacking project from Hood River to Canada.

How to Choose Cycling Shorts

How to Choose Cycling Shorts

In the world of bicycling gear, shorts are often an afterthought. They’re not as exciting as an airy new helmet or adding another gear to your drivetrain. Some riders don’t ...

Swiftwick Merino Wool @ Bridle Trails

Swiftwick Merino Wool @ Bridle Trails

We recently tested Swiftwick’s Pursuit Ultralight and Pursuit Hike socks. Merino wool and olefin fibers wick sweat and cushion the feet.

Beginner's Guide to MTB in Seattle

Beginner’s Guide to MTB in Seattle

Seattle is known for many things: fish markets, sports teams, and rainy weather to name a few. But what many folks don’t know is that we have some of the ...

The n + 1: Oakley Flak 2.0 XL w/ Day & Night Contrast Lenses

The n + 1: Oakley Flak 2.0 XL w/ Day & Night Contrast Lenses

A review of Oakley Flak 2.0 XL frames mated with Transitions Day & Night Contrast photochromic lenses. Also, a primer about photochromics.

Women Gear Up for Bikepacking

Women Gear Up for Bikepacking

Although pure speculation, based on the posts I’m seeing, women cyclists in the Northwest (and beyond?) have far greater enthusiasm for gravel riding than road riding. The rationale is simple: ...

Gearing up for Bikepacking

Gearing up for Bikepacking

Some of the most avid bikepacking cyclists in the Northwest share their insights about how to choose bikepacking gear that works.

Hi Vis Helmet Hack

Hi Vis Helmet Hack

Earlier this year there was a big press announcement and social media buzz about Bontrager’s new “WaveCell” helmet design. Bontrager claimed their new collapsable matrix design to be much safer ...

New Ratings from Virginia Tech Helmet Lab

New Ratings from Virginia Tech Helmet Lab

In an effort to help cyclists make informed bike helmet purchases, the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab with funding provided by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, has released new ratings ...

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