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The Loam and Gravel Society Episode 6 (Video)
0 Oct 6 Lucas Winzenburg / newsEpisode six of the Loam and Gravel Society video series from Old Man Mountain transports viewers to the banks of the Metolius River in Oregon for some pedal-powered fly fishing and camping. Watch the 20-minute video and see a handful of still photos from behind the scenes here…
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Two More Weeks Until Our Otso Fenrir Giveaway!
3 Oct 3 Lucas Winzenburg / newsWe’ll soon be giving away a complete Otso Fenrir Stainless, and there are only two weeks remaining to get signed up for our Bikepacking Collective for a chance to be the lucky winner. Learn more about this customizable $4,120 build and find details on how to win it here…
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Weekend Snapshot
1 Oct 3 Lucas Winzenburg / newsIn this edition of Weekend Snapshot, three members of our global bikepacking community bring us along for local rides in Malaysia, Switzerland, and Wisconsin. Find a peek at a trio of diverse weekend escapades and a link to share scenes from your rides here…
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Wacaco Picopresso Review: Espresso Outside
58 Oct 3 Lucas Winzenburg / foodLucas recently got his hands on a Wacaco Picopresso, one of the most compact espresso makers on the market, and he reports back after a couple of months of pulling shots around camp and at home. Find his in-depth review of this tiny device that punches well above its minimal weight here…
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Spurcycle Frankenbells are Back!
5 Sep 30 Lucas Winzenburg / newsRather than discard their bells with minor cosmetic blemishes, the team at Spurcycle in Bend, Oregon, hangs onto them for a yearly sale. We just got word that their “Frankenbells” are available now, and you can save more than 30% on what we think are the best bike bells ever. See more here…
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Patagonia’s Down Sweater is now made from Recycled Fishing Nets
2 Sep 30 Lucas Winzenburg / newsPatagonia recently announced that its updated Down Sweater is now made using recycled fishing nets that were collected from fishers along the coast of South America and transformed into NetPlus recycled nylon ripstop fabric. Find more details here…
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Reader’s Rig: Zac’s Black Mountain Cycles Monster Cross
14 Sep 30 Lucas Winzenburg / newsThis week’s Reader’s Rig comes from cinematographer Zac Sprague in Austin, Texas, who shares his new Black Mountain Cycles Monster Cross and the story of growing his love of cycling through meeting his spouse. Learn more about Zac and his highly considered all-rounder here…
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Collective Reward #135: Timmermade SUL 1.5 Down Sweater
12 Sep 29 Lucas Winzenburg / newsWe’re giving away an ultralight Timmermade SUL 1.5 Down Sweater for our 135th Collective Reward. Learn more about Dan Timmerman’s handmade garments and gear and how to get signed up for a chance to win one of his custom-tailored down jackets here…
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Collective Reward #134: PDW Lights
1 Sep 27 Lucas Winzenburg / newsOne lucky winner will be receiving a set of two headlights and one taillight from Portland Design Works for Collective Reward #134. Learn more about the PDW Lars Rover Power 850, Daybot, and Pathfinder lights and how to win all three of them here…
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Weekend Snapshot
0 Sep 26 Lucas Winzenburg / newsWe go to the foothills of Mt. Hood in Oregon, the Montañas Vacias route in Spain, and British Columbia’s East Kootenay region for today’s Weekend Snapshot, following three members of our global community on their two-wheeled campouts. Find a peek at each trip and a link to submit shots from your rides here…
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Reader’s Rig: Reid’s All-City Gorilla Monsoon
10 Sep 23 Lucas Winzenburg / newsOur Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Reid Passmore in Georgia, who shares the All-City Gorilla Monsoon that he’s pedaled all around town and along the Pacific Coast Highway, Great Allegheny Passage, and Trans North Georgia Adventure. Learn more about Reid and his bike here…
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Introducing the SimWorks by Velocity Standalone 001 Rims
4 Sep 22 Lucas Winzenburg / newsThe new SimWorks by Velocity Standalone 001 aluminum rims are available in four colors and three sizes with machined or non-machined sidewalls, opening up tons of possibilities for wheel builds to carry riders across continents. Find more details and photos here…