Cycling With Virtual Summit Offers A Counter-Narrative of Diversity The bicycle is a tool of freedom, expression, and ultimately, empowerment. This week, 14 cyclists from across the country will be sharing their narratives on the transformative nature of bicycles in the inaugural Cycling With Virtual Summit taking place September 18-20. From depression to PTSD, topics addressing discrimination based on
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Pearl Izumi Indoor Cycling Wander Collection is Stylish Minimalism Indoor cycling at home has recently experienced a surge of interest; partly due to physical distancing, the uptick in virtual cycling challenges that have replaced actual organized rides during the coronavirus pandemic, and also from cyclists unable to ride outdoors because of smoke from wildfires burning throughout western states. Consequently, the
Read moreBuying and Selling Bikes During the Pandemic Frenzy 25 minutes. It took less than half an hour for an acquaintance of mine to sell her 2018 Trek Crockett cyclocross frame on Facebook marketplace. Not only did she sell it sight unseen, but she sold the frame for slightly less than the Bicycle Blue Book value for the entire bike.
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Kora Shola 230 Collection: Buttery Soft All-Season Performance Base Layers I’ll just say it.are my favorite base layers EVER. Constructed from incredibly soft, supple yak wool, Europan-based company Kora’s base layers are unlike any other base layer I’ve worn. From skiing, to snowshoeing, to biking, they provide unparalleled warmth and softness. Let’s talk about Kora’s Original 230 collection; the world’s
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Sanuk Yoga Sling Sandals: Ridiculously Comfortable Meet your new favorite indoor footwear. In a pandemic summer of Safer-in-Place, the Limited Edition Sanuk Yoga Sling 2 Grateful Dead yoga mat sandals (MSRP $40) are ridiculously comfortable and as close to house slippers as you can get without wearing actual slippers. I’m a creature of habit (I’ve been wearing Birkenstocks since the age
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Crazy Fast, Crazy Light – Trek Redesigns the Émonda for 2021 Émonda, Trek’s lightest and fastest climbing bike, just got a redesign for 2021, and it’s pretty exciting. An Émonda like you’ve never seen before. The latest update to the Émonda line promises a faster, lighter ride for road cyclists who demand speed and efficiency. Here’s what’s new for
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