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What the Garmin Hack Could Mean for Sports

by Jeff Whitfield on August 5th, 2020

Commentary

Reports confirm that Garmin paid up after a ransomware attack, an action that will likely be felt by others in the industry.

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Shimano RX8 Cactus Berry Gravel Shoes on Gravel Road

Release: Shimano RX8 Gravel Racing Shoes in Cactus Berry

by Jeff Whitfield on July 30th, 2020

Announcements Gravel

If you’re hoping for gravel shoes that are a bit more colorful, you’re in luck! Shimano adds a new green/purple color to their line of RX8 shoes.

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Review: Handske Lightweight Bicycle Gloves

by Jeff Whitfield on July 25th, 2020

Gear Reviews

Hanske releases a 2020 update to their lightweight bike gloves. Are these the best gloves for road and gravel riding? Find out!

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Garmin Connect Down For the Count

by Jeff Whitfield on July 23rd, 2020

Commentary

In what is likely a huge blow to Garmin, Connect and all related services have been down for hours, rendering many Garmin devices effectively useless.

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700C vs 650B Wheels: Which One is Faster?

by Jeff Whitfield on July 19th, 2020

Commentary

650B wheels are gaining more popularity, especially on the gravel scene. But are they faster than a 700C wheel? What are the advantages of each wheel size?

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Continental Grand Prix 5000 Special Edition

Release: Continental Grand Prix 5000 Special Edition

by Jeff Whitfield on July 17th, 2020

Announcements

The Special Edition GP 5000 look cool...but are they worth it? Pricey tires may have cream sidewalls but lack anything new.

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Shimano SD-501A SPD Sandal

Shimano Announces the SD-501A SPD Sandal

by Jeff Whitfield on July 9th, 2020

Announcements Commentary Gear

Shimano releases a SPD sandal because...well...why not? Cult following or not, it’s an unusual product any way you slice it.

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Release: Wolf Tooth Supple Bar Tape

by Jeff Whitfield on June 25th, 2020

Announcements Parts

Wolf Tooth Components announces the release of their Supple Bar Tape, a thick, wide, and cushy silicone-based bar tape made for heavy riding like gravel.

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King of the Ride

Ted King’s 310 Mile DIY Dirty Kanza

by Jeff Whitfield on June 24th, 2020

Commentary Rides Gravel

A 310 mile romp across Vermont completed in less than 24 hours. That’s just nuts...but inspiring nonetheless!

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Revelate Designs Mag-Tank on Marin Nicasio

Bike Bags: A Personal Review

by Jeff Whitfield on June 18th, 2020

Commentary Gear

A review of the various bike bags I’ve used over the past few years: saddle bag, top tube bag, storage bottle, feedbag, backpack, waist pack, and more.

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