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Fizik Terra Clima X2 Shoes: 500 Miles In

By Miles Arbour on November 5, 2019

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Announced in September, Miles has already clocked in 500 miles wearing Fizik’s new Terra Clima X2 shoes. From singletrack and river crossings in northeastern Arkansas, to gravel exploration in western Texas, these unique all-mountain clipless riding shoes are proving to be quite impressive. Check out Miles’ initial thoughts here…

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Giro Terraduro Shoes: Long-Term Review

By Miles Arbour on June 6, 2019

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Giro Terraduro shoes have been a widely popular option for clipless bikepacking since their launch in 2013. A rugged design, grippy sole, and mid-range price tag are all reasons why Miles picked up a pair over two years ago and has continued wearing them ever since. Here’s his long-term review, with insight from several other seasoned riders who have also failed to destroy them, despite their best efforts…

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Five Ten Guide Tennies Review: Bike Traveling Shoes

By Logan Watts on July 23, 2018

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This pair of Five Ten Guide Tennies has seen almost 4,000 miles of walking, pedaling, and hike-a-biking. They’ve been through muddy, rocky, wet, and bone-dry conditions in Cuba, Uganda, Rwanda, and the southeastern US… and they’re still going. Are Guide Tennies the best bike travel shoes available? Find out in this ultra-long-term review…

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New QUOC Gravel Shoes: Gran Tourer Sneak Peek

By Logan Watts on February 6, 2018

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A sneak peek at the all new QUOC Gran Tourer, a high-end gravel and all-road cycling shoe with a waterproof mid, ‘Tiger Camo’ microfiber upper, and a burly lugged outsole built for tough terrain…

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Bontrager OMW Review: Old Man Winter Shoes

By Joe Cruz on December 20, 2017

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At the end of last season and now into the early weeks of this winter’s snow, we tested Bontrager’s vaunted OMW boots in New England’s cold and wet conditions.

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Pearl Izumi X-ALP Elevate Shoes Look Hike-a-bikepacking friendly…

By Logan Watts on September 27, 2017

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With a heavily-lugged Vibram outsole, a seamless upper, and a Boa IP1 closure, the new Pearl Izumi X-ALP Elevate looks like a promising shoe for bikepacking, or any other hike-a-bike laden adventure…

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Scott Elite Boa Shoes

By Logan Watts on August 9, 2016

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The search for the perfect clipless bikepacking shoes might just stop at Scott’s Elite Boa…

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Specialized Recon Mixed (Terrain) Shoes: Remixed.

By Logan Watts on September 12, 2015

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‘Where the pavement ends, adventure begins.’ A lightweight and stiff shoe with classic stylings, built for road and gravel exploration. After a year of use, here’s our review.

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Clipless Bikepacking Shoes: Five Ten Maltese Falcon Race

By Logan Watts on October 2, 2014

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The Five Ten Maltese Falcon LT all-mountain shoe is a great SPD bikepacking option with a lightweight design, water resistance, rugged construction, and the near perfect blend of stiffness and comfort.

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Bike Touring Shoes: 7,500 KM Five Ten Aescent Review & Blackspires

By Logan Watts on July 15, 2014

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Most gear takes a absolute beating while on a long tour. None more than what’s beneath your feet…

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Rigs of the 2024 Pinyons and Pines

By Miles Arbour on May 16, 2024

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Pinyons and Pines is a self-supported 300-mile bikepacking race that starts and ends in Flagstaff, Arizona, and follows some of the best terrain the northern part of the state has to offer. To coincide with today’s grand depart, we gathered details for over 50 race rigs, featuring bag and gear highlights for each. See them all here…

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The (Traka) Adventure?

By Stephen Fitzgerald on May 13, 2024

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Following his ride of the Traka Adventure in Spain despite its official cancelation due to extreme weather earlier this month, Stephen Fitzgerald from Rodeo Labs penned this ambitious reflection on his history with “adventure” as a racer and organizer. Equal parts insightful, captivating, and revealing, this is an expansive piece you won’t want to miss. Read it here…