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Review: Mercier Kilo GRX Gravel Touring Bike
The Mercier Kilo GRX gravel bike is my choice for rural area roads and Rail Trail riding. It is also perfect for light and fast bikepacking. Read the review and the modifications to ready this gravel bike for varied adventures.

Randy Reek, The Great Out There
14 hours ago6 min read


Bikepacking Gravel Roads: Minocqua to Marshfield (Overnight Hammock Camping!)
My idea of FUN is #bikepacking on lightly traveled gravel roads, away from the tourist traffic, through scenic northern and central Wisconsin! Learn about the gravel bike, my preparation, and hammock camping overnight on this adventure!

Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Sep 45 min read


REVIEW: Pirelli Cinturato M Gravel Tires | Light Bikepacking Tubeless Tires
Full review of the Pirelli Cinturato tires for gravel biking and bikepacking, including tubeless conversion tips!

Randy Reek, The Great Out There
May 225 min read


How To Convert Your Bike to Tubeless Tires
There are many benefits when you convert your bike tires to tubeless. But there are also many potential problems in the process. Here's how:

Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Jul 26, 202314 min read
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