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In Review: Ride Concepts Flat Pedal Shoe

As the coolest kid on the block atop a cherry-red, fully-rigid Trek 800 mountain bike in the mid-90s (not that there were any mountains to ride in northwestern Oklahoma), I ...
Jan 11th, 2022
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Jessica Zephyrs
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Geared Up: 2021 Holiday Gear Guide

Kate’s Real Food Combo 6-Pack, $15 I have a hard time making small-stakes decisions. Moving across the country? Easy. Picking a ride snack? Please don’t make me do it. Kate’s ...
Dec 14th, 2021
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Adventure Cycling Staff
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Geared Up: Falling for Autumn

Mogee Muffs, $35 I’m not a glove person. They’re necessary for winter riding, but I always, always lose at least one. And I know that these days you can buy ...
Nov 16th, 2021
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Adventure Cycling Staff
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Geared Up: Oct./Nov. 2021

This article first appeared in the Oct./Nov. 2021 issue of Adventure Cyclist magazine.  Café du Cycliste Celine Cycling Shorts, $173 I mostly wear bibs when I ride because I hate anything too ...
Nov 1st, 2021
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Adventure Cycling Staff
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Road Test: Poseidon Redwood

This article first appeared in the Oct./Nov. 2021 issue of Adventure Cyclist magazine. When I had finally committed to purchasing my first brand-new bicycle from my local bike shop, someone in some ...
Oct 19th, 2021
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Ally Mabry
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Geared Up: Aug./Sept. 2021

This article first appeared in the Aug./Sept. 2021 issue of Adventure Cyclist magazine.   Einova Ultra Fast Power Bank 63W, $70 I recently found myself in transit for 36 hours due to flight ...
Sep 14th, 2021
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Adventure Cycling Staff
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Geared Up: Late Summer Bonanza

Ortlieb QR Handlebar Pack, $160 The waterproof Ortlieb QR (quick-release) Handlebar Pack combines the look and feel of a bikepacking bag with the versatility and functionality fit for commuting. As ...
Aug 31st, 2021
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Adventure Cycling Staff
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Road Test: Hudski Doggler

This article first appeared in the August/September 2021 issue of Adventure Cyclist magazine. If the opposite of love is apathy, then the bike category furthest from my slightly jaded bicycle heart is ...
Aug 2nd, 2021
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Alex Strickland
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Geared Up: Hydration Roundup

Hydro Flask Down Shift 14L Hydration Pack, $145 I first tested the prototype of this bag for hours under the blazing late-September Moab sun; I was surprised at how cool ...
Jul 20th, 2021
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Adventure Cycling Staff
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Road Test: Ritchey Outback

This article first appeared in the July 2021 issue of Adventure Cyclist magazine. Redesigned for 2020, Ritchey’s new Outback is a bit of a departure from the norm. In the world of ...
Jul 20th, 2021
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Dan Meyer
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Ask An Adventure Cycling Tour Leader: How To Stop Overpacking

Heavy in Houston asks: “I always overpack because I’m nervous I’ll need something I don’t have. How can I lighten my load both mentally and physically?” You’re not alone. While ...

Mar 10th, 2025
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Brielle Wacker

Bike Touring in Alaska with Adventure Cycling Association

This article originally appeared in Cycling West, a print and digital publication about cycling in Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Nevada, Arizona, California, and Colorado. An Alaskan bicycle tour has been ...

Mar 5th, 2025
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Lou Melini

The Mother Lode: A Long-term Review of the ENVE MOG

This review originally appeared in the Nov/Dec 2024 issue of Adventure Cyclist magazine. Click here to learn more. After years of producing high-end carbon bike components, ENVE finally decided to ...

Feb 26th, 2025
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Berne Broudy

The Complete Bikepacking Trip-Planning Checklist

You don’t have to plan your bikepacking trip months in advance, but it certainly doesn’t hurt — especially if you want to tackle a long ride overseas. Here’s a general ...

Feb 25th, 2025
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Alissa Bell

The Ultimate Bike Travel Guide to Maine’s USBRS 1

Lighthouses jutting out of cliffs. Fresh Atlantic lobster. Colossal forests of spruce and fir. Maine conjures a lot of romantic images, and if you love vast timberland and quiet small ...

Feb 4th, 2025
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Robert Isenberg
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