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Paka Alpaca Fiber Apparel 2024 Gift Guide

by Brian Mullin on November 25, 2024

PAKA – Black Friday/ Cyber Monday Sale Dates: 11/1 – 11/26 Sale Details: Buy Any Sweater, Get a Free Pair of Crew Socks Sol Hoodie This year, PAKA launched its first-ever alpaca fiber sun hoodie, the Sol Hoodie. The Hoodie provides sun protection while utilizing alpaca’s natural breathability, odor resistance, and temperature regulation. Made of an alpaca fiber […]

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Black Diamond Equipment Announces Recall and Repair for PIEPS Pro IPS Avalanche Transceiver

by Brian Mullin on November 24, 2024

Black Diamond Equipment®, the North American distributor of PIEPS GmbH, in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada, is voluntarily recalling the PIEPS Pro IPS avalanche transceiver due to an issue with the size of the battery compartment. The company is offering to rework the affected device and return it […]

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Canadawide Sports Announces Acquisition of G3 Genuine Guide Gear

November 23, 2024

Canadawide Sports Announces Acquisition of G3 Genuine Guide Gear, Focused on Revitalizing Operations Canadawide Sports, a leading employee-owned sports and outdoor equipment distributor is pleased to announce the acquisition of Vancouver-based G3 Genuine Guide Gear (G3), a well-respected name in backcountry skiing and snowboarding. This acquisition represents a new chapter for G3, focusing on revitalizing […]

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Dirt Squad Lowers Barriers to Gravel Riding—Invites New Members for 2025

November 21, 2024

Welcoming Riders of All Levels, Dirt Squad Builds Community and Breaks Down Entry Barriers in Gravel Cycling Dirt Squad, an inclusive gravel cycling team, is on a mission to expand access to the world of off-road riding. For the 2025 season, Dirt Squad is inviting new members to join. Focused on making gravel riding more […]

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Review – Curious Creatures Cottonwood Long Sleeve Tee and Ramble Scramble Long Shorts

November 18, 2024

Curious Creatures reimagines mountain bike apparel by offering clothes that feel and look like clothes, not costumes. This allows riders to perform their best while staying connected to their style and the natural world. I tested their comfortable, featureful, and durable Cottonwood Long-Sleeve Tee and Ramble Scramble Long Shorts. Cottonwood Long Sleeve Tee It is […]

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Give the Gift of Kudos & PRs This Holiday Season with a Strava Subscription

November 15, 2024

This holiday season, you can give an individual premium Strava subscription ($79.99) to the runner, cyclist, fitness fanatic, or aspiring athlete in your tribe. And since it’s a digital subscription, there’s no stress about shipping delays or procrastinating on your gift shopping. They have the bike, the shoes, and the earbuds, but a Strava subscription […]

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Fischer Releases Ranger 108 Ski Commemorating Kyle Smaine

November 14, 2024

Fischer releases limited edition ski to commemorate late freeride ski athlete Kyle Smaine. To commemorate the life of late freeride ski athlete Kyle Smaine, Fischer is releasing a limited edition version of the Ranger 108 ski adorned with a design created by Blaz Bajzelj that speaks to Kyle’s legacy of kindness, his passion for skiing […]

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KOO Eyewear HYPE Sunglasses Has Maximum Ventilation

November 14, 2024

Premium Italian eyewear brand KOO Eyewear announced the official launch of its newest cycling-centric sunglasses, equipped with maximum ventilation: the HYPE collection. The HYPE collection joins KOO’s current lineup of bicycling eyewear and boasts features, making it the brand’s most innovative sunglass launch to date. Mainly intended for road cycling, HYPE was uniquely crafted with […]

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Grass Sticks Bamboo Ski Poles

November 13, 2024

Grass Sticks makes gear for the love of sport, the love of community, and the love of future generations enjoying the outdoors. They are a small company based in the heart of Steamboat Springs, Co, that handcrafts bamboo Ski Poles and paddles. Every process is done in-house and runs through the hands of one of […]

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Mountain Racing Products Cage Guard

November 12, 2024

The MRP Cage Guard is designed to protect your derailleur pulley cage from costly damage caused by rocks and debris. By preventing impact damage, the Cage Guard helps maintain smooth shifting performance, prevents expensive replacements, and keeps your high-end derailleur in top condition. Precision-machined in MRP’s Colorado factory, the Cage Guard is made from durable, […]

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LEATT’s new MTB 2025 Shoe Collection

November 12, 2024

ProClip 8.0 Endurance High-Performance Xc & Gravel Race Shoe Endurance shoe (XC & Gravel) with a lightweight and durable RipStop upper. The sole is carbon-injected (lightweight and stiff) and features RideGrip rubber with an aggressive tread pattern for easy off-bike walking or incline climbing. The cleat slots are extended for a greater range of adjustments. […]

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LEATT’s new MTB 2025 Apparel and Protection Collection

November 11, 2024

Leatt is proud to announce its 2025 MTB range. The collection includes new Trail and Enduro lines for women and feature-packed Gravity jerseys and pants for men—developed alongside Bernard Kerr and the Pivot Factory Racing team. Another standout in the collection is the Ride Kit 1.0, a super affordable jersey-pants combo. It is available for […]

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Shady Rays Goggles and COLORUSH Sunglasses

November 8, 2024

For winter 2024/25, Shady Rays is releasing a lineup of Snow Goggles with quick-swap Magnetic Interchangeable lenses. Highlights of the Shady Rays goggles: They sport polycarbonate lenses with anti-fog, 100% UV protection, and a hydrophobic anti-scratch treatment. These treatments make lenses durable, clear, and protected, so you can spend more time having fun on the […]

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Review – Feedback Sports Three New Pliers

November 7, 2024

New Pliers Expand Feedback Sports Tool Category Feedback Sports introduced three new pliers to kick off the 2024 season and add more energy to the Feedback Sports range of professional-quality tools. Their entire line of tools is made for discerning mechanics who value light weight, portability, and compact size with zero compromises in function and […]

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Smith Optics New Method Pro Mips Snow Helmet

November 4, 2024

Explore the mountain, lap the park, or drop in on your secret stash. No matter where you like to ski or ride, the Smith Method Pro sets you up for all-day comfort with our best-fit package and the latest crash coverage, including Zonal KOROYD® and Mips® impact protection. It elevates the standard Method helmet with […]

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Introducing the Incredible DART – Premium Tubeless Repair Tool

November 4, 2024

The Incredible DART brings Stan’s patented tubeless repair technology to Daysaver’s premium Incredible Tool ecosystem. Stan’s has partnered with Daysaver.fun to bring their revolutionary patented DART tubeless repair technology to their modular Incredible Tool line. Engineered in Switzerland by Daysaver and available exclusively through Stanʼs, the Incredible DART tool features a rapid-deploy stainless steel rod […]

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