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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Dec 1, 20247 min read
Bikes for Touring and Bikepacking
A bicycle can take you almost anywhere. Design and construction features make touring and bikepacking bikes better for adventurous riders.
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Nov 28, 202411 min read
Choosing Tires for Gravel Bikes and Bikepacking
Choosing the tire size, tread, and tire pressure affects your comfort and the capabilities of your gravel bike and bikepacking rig.
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Nov 26, 20245 min read
State Bicycle Co. Announces the New TITANIUM All Road Gravel Bike
A titanium gravel bike promises the best ride, plus being light and indestructible. NOW the NEW SBC ALL Road Titanium is also AFFORDABLE!
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Nov 26, 20246 min read
What Is a Gravel Bike? WHY the HUGE Popularity?
What is a gravel bike? Gravel cycling remains largely undefined, which is exactly the point. It’s supposed to be an adventure. Learn more...
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Nov 21, 20249 min read
Review: Poseidon Dropbar Redwood
Poseidon Redwood review: I will give you my opinion of this versatile bike after a year of mixed riding, tours, and a gravel grinder race!
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
May 25, 20247 min read
Bikepacking the Marshfield Mondeaux Loop | Wisconsin Gravel Bike Camping Route (Day 2)
A 156-mile Wisconsin gravel bikepacking loop from the farm country to the national forest. Hammock camping in the cool, Spring rains.
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Nov 27, 20236 min read
Why Your New Bike – or NEXT Bike – Should Be a Gravel Bike!
Gravel bikes are the BEST selling category for many reasons: they are fun, versatile, and DOUBLE your riding opportunities.
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