Category: Events
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Video – Great Divide FKT Attempt: Lael Wilcox Shows Us How To Fail With Grace
Crisscrossing the Continental Divide for 2,750 miles between Banff in the Canadian Rockies and Antelope Wells on the Mexican border, the Great Divide is one of the world’s most iconic long-distance mountain biking routes. On this sky-high trail, there’s no such thing as a regular ride. But even by ultra-cycling standards, Lael Wilcox’s history on…
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Sea Otter 2021 – Aeroe Bike Rack and Carrier System
At Sea Otter, New Zealand-based aeroe made their North American launch of their product suite. They make an innovative bike gear carrying system for transporting dry bags, tents, sleeping bags, packrafts, spare Ebike Batteries, etc., on any bike, including gravel, MTB’s, Full suspension, and e-Bikes. Spider Rear Rack The Rack is the base layer of…
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Sea Otter 2021 – Yakima Launches the new HangTight and StageTwo Hitch Bike Racks
This Fall, Yakima will release the HangTight and the StageTwo racks, along with their SafetyMate lighting and plate kit. These two hitch bike racks put Yakima a step ahead of the competition, with versatility and ingenuity as the driving force. HangTight Vertical Hitch Bike Rack The HangTight is a vertical hitch bike rack built for…
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Sea Otter 2021 – Alchemy Bikes Rogue Gravel and Argos Titanium Hardtail Bikes
Alchemy Bikes launched two new bikes at Sea Otter, the Rogue gravel bike and the Argos titanium hardtail mountain bike. Rogue – Gravel Bike The Alchemy Rogue is a natural expansion of Alchemy’s handmade in Colorado gravel bike lineup and the perfect complement to the Ronin. The Rogue brings more terrain capability with a slack…
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Sea Otter 2021 – FOX Racing Introduces New Mainframe Helmet
Competition level features, competitively priced Fox Racing, the global leader in motorcycle and mountain bike safety equipment and apparel, is adding another MIPS-equipped helmet to our lineup: Mainframe. The Mainframe helmet comes with several competition-level features at a competitive price. The Mainframe was awarded Virginia Tech’s best safety rating of 5 stars, designed with…
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Sea Otter 2021 – Otso Cycles Stainless Steel Fenrir
Meet The Fenrir Otso’s Most Versatile Bike Yet The Otso Fenrir is a ride-anywhere bike for bikepacking races and afternoon adventures alike. It can be built with drop bars or with MTB bars, and both selections are available as stock build options. A tire clearance of 29” x 2.6” or 27.5” x 2.8” keeps the…
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MANTRA Labs Introduces HYDRATE – Plant-Based, Broad-Spectrum Super Hydration
MANTRA’s New Zero Sugar Formula Changes the Game with 1200mg of Broad-Spectrum Electrolytes, 72+ Trace Marine Minerals, Vitamins C and B12, and Prebiotic Fiber MANTRA Labs™, a nutrition company that exists to ignite greatness through daily, simple, science-backed nutritional habits, today introduces HYDRATE, a new broad-spectrum hydration drink mix packed with what the body needs…
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Video – The Great Escape: Aaron Rolph’s 2700km bikepacking adventure
The Great Escape Film Presented by Knog Premieres in the United States Adventurer reimagines the Great Britain Traverse to complete an epic 2,700km bikepacking journey British Adventure Collective is excited to announce the stateside debut of The Great Escape, presented by Knog. In this poignant, inspiring, and visually stunning film, British Adventurer Aaron Rolph…
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Video – Jon Yazzie: It Has Become Beauty Again
Jon Yazzie struggled to connect to his cultural identity for some time, leading him to make the wrong life choices and lack a sense of belonging. It wasn’t until he made his way back to the ancestral lands of the Navajo reservation that he could regain that connection and feel at peace with himself. This…
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Video: Rapha Gone Racing – Lael Wilcox’s Alaska Pipeline FKT
Four feet wide and carried five above the ground by a seemingly endless series of stanchions, the Alaska Pipeline is, for most of its 800-mile route, the only mark humanity has made on the pristine wilderness of this last frontier. The only mark, that is, except for the road that accompanies the pipeline on its…
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UCI Mountain Bike World Cup 2021 at Snowshoe
The last UCI Mountain Bike World Cup event of the season took place at Snowshoe, West Virginia September 14-19. In the Downhill (DHI) event, Vali Höll and Loïc Bruni Höll claim Snowshoe wins to clinch their overall titles. In the Cross-Country Olympic (XCO) event, Evie Richards and Christopher Blevins bag Snowshoe win to end the…
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Dometic Acquires Igloo Coolers
Dometic Acquires Igloo With More Than $400 Million In Annual Revenues Stockholm, Sweden – September 17, 2021, On September 17, 2021, Dometic entered into an agreement to acquire Igloo – one of the world’s leading companies in passive cooling boxes and drinkware. Summary The acquisition of Igloo will significantly strengthen Dometic’s offering and…
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Outdoor Retailer Summer 2021 – Electronics from Somewhere, ZOLEO, and BioLite
Somewear Somewear Global Hotspot from Somewear Labs is the best way to stay connected and give friends and family peace of mind when you’re off-grid. The palm-sized, 4oz. Somewear device is easily packable in any road or mountain bike pack and connects with your cell phone to provide: MSRP: $280 w/ most affordable data plans…
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Outdoor Retailer Summer 2021 – Shoes from Lowa and Oofos, Apparel from Dakota Grizzly
Lowa Fusion The Lowa Fusion is a new shoe of its class for Lowa that is super comfy, lightweight, and has an aggressive GT sole. It will retail for $170 and come in both men’s and women’s sizing. It has a 3D injected midsole with a knitted upper on top of it and a quick…
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The Big Gear Show – Mountain Hardwear
For Spring 2022, Mountain Hardwear has the functional all-season Polartec Power Grid Full Zip Hoody (my fave), the stylish and comfortable Shade Lite Short Sleeve Shirt and Shorts, the light Trail Sender Short and Pants, and lastly, the Kor AirShell Hoody. Polartec Power Grid Full Zip Hoody Your layering system evolves dramatically with changes in…
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The Big Gear Show – CamelBak
For Spring 2022, CamelBak has the All-Weather M.U.L.E. EVO 12, the hip pack Podium Flow 4, the Arête Sling 8, Arête 14, and finally, the ChillBak 30 backpack cooler system. M.U.L.E. EVO 12 Don’T Let The Rain Stop You! A M.U.L.E. with All-Weather Protection. Enjoy the ride with the latest evolution of our best-selling bike…