Indian Pacific Wheel Race 2017
Because of the current proliferation of bikepacking races, individual events are becoming less important, so I’m removing some pages about…
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Trans Am Bike Race 2014, 2015 & 2016
Because of the current proliferation of bikepacking races, individual events are becoming less important, so I’m removing some pages about…
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Gear Ratios page receives major overhaul
Many gearing options have become available since the Gear Ratios page was written in 2016 that make it easier to get lower gearing on road bikes. This includes super-compact gravel cranksets, 12-speed systems, and single-chainring setups. I therefore re-wrote the page to be clearer and include all of the latest options including extensive tables of all useful cassettes.
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Cirrus Kinekt 2.1 Suspension Seatpost
Price: US$249 Weight: 575 grams (27.2mm x 350mm version) Travel: 35mm Gravel bike suspension Some newer gravel bikes incorporate minor…
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Eurobike 2019, Bikepacking and Ultra-distance Cycling Round-up
As always, I focused on products aimed at bikepacking and ultra-distance cycling during my visit to Eurobike 2019. I noticed…
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Exploring my local Swiss Alps, motivated by the VeloViewer Explorer score
I explored some incredibly beautiful Swiss Alpine valleys this summer and autumn on the bike and by foot due to…
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2018 Transcontinental Race (TCR No6) Preview
The 2018 Transcontinental Race (TCR No. 6) starts Sunday evening, July 29th! Details of the route are on the dedicated…
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Book Review: Rough Stuff Cycling in the Alps by Fred Wright
If you like Riding High as well as Riding Far and you like to get off of the regular paved…
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Bike setup for the TransAtlantic Way Race around Ireland
I’m heading to Ireland next week to take part in the TransAtlantic Way race, which starts in Dublin on June…
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Road & gravel bike front suspension: Specialized Diverge FutureShock & RedShift ShockStop stem
I look at ways to have front suspension on a road or gravel bike. I review the Specialized FutureShock fork found on the Roubaix and Diverge bikes and the RedShift ShockStop stem that can be put on any bike. I also list aftermarket gravel bike suspension forks and the effect of lower tire pressure.
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