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Duer Jeans for Bike Month

by Byron Published May 15, 2018May 16, 2018

At the risk of using a dated cultural reference, I always wanted a pair of Chuck Norris Action Jeans. You know why, because they “won’t…

3T Strada Pro, 1x Aero at a Lower Price

by Byron Published May 11, 2018May 11, 2018

While I was hanging out with Sony and taking pictures, 3T announced the Strada Pro for $4900. The Pro is layered with a slightly heavier…

Felt Compulsion

by Byron Published May 7, 2018May 11, 2018

While road designers are busy motorizing their fleets and we haven’t seen anything innovative in several seasons, mountain is flourishing on the dirt with new,…

Rapha Gavia 88 Collection

by Byron Published May 4, 2018May 4, 2018

As this year’s Giro d’Italia gets started, Rapha launched the Gavia 88 Collection. That’s a brand new vintage-inspired, but highly technical cold-weather kit (jersey, jacket, baselayer,…

Raging River Grand Opening Celebration

by Byron Published May 2, 2018May 4, 2018

Seventeen miles of mountain bike trail are opening near North Bend. It took two decades to accomplish and a team of dedicated state trail builders.…

Green River Trail

by Byron Published May 1, 2018

Remember that post I shared about riding to a meeting from my house to Redmond 90% on paths and lanes? Last weekend heading the other…

Grand Targhee Mountain Biking

by Byron Published April 30, 2018

Just heard about a well-kept secret and is mountain biking at Grand Targhee Resort in Wyoming. Watch the teaser. They’ve got about 70 miles of…

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