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Oskar Blues CAN’d Aid: Great Beer, Great People

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Nearly every outdoor enthusiast holds a special place in their heart for Colorado. With miles and miles of mountain bike trails, brutal ascents to test the legs of even the most fit road cyclist, world-class whitewater rivers, challenging climbing, amazing ski runs, and some of the most breathtaking scenery, the Rocky Mountain state has it all. Another reason that so many … Read more

Sea to Summit Aeros Traveller Pillow

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There‘s no better gift for the frequent traveler than the Sea to Summit Aeros Traveller Pillow. A lot of the time, even seasoned travelers end up in a battle with exhaustion, and arrive at their destination  with a sore neck. The Aeros is the stocking stuffer solution. The Aeros is a pillow that inflates with just a … Read more

These Are a Few of My Favorite Things

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It‘s been a great year on the bike. I‘ve gotten heavily into gravel riding, and the change has both revamped my motivation and added a whole new level of adventure to riding. Don‘t get me wrong though, I still enjoy the road and my time spent on the bikes is still more pavement than gravel. … Read more

GSI Outdoors Wine Glass Gift Set

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For those that love a great meal during their adventures, GSI Outdoors provides a wide array of products for all sorts of situations. As with all GSI products, the Wine Glass Gift Set is well thought out and very functional. The set includes two nesting wine glasses, a 750 ml carafe and an insulated tote … Read more

Interesting Read for Cyclists: Bike Mechanic

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New Book Bike Mechanic Explores Professional Cycling’s Service Course, Tools, and Workshops Boulder, CO, USA – November, 2014 – Bike Mechanic is an all-access pass to professional cycling’s service course. Through gritty photographs and striking interviews with the professional bike technicians of UCI ProTeams, Bike Mechanic offers a behind-the-scenes tour of the team trucks and … Read more

Oveja Negra Gearjammer Seat Bag

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Oveja Negra, which translates as black sheep, is a bikepacking bag company from Salida, Colorado. The name is meant as a reference to those whose love for the cycling life sets them apart from the flock. What sets Oveja Negra apart is their attention to detail and outstanding quality, along with very reasonable prices. The Gearjammer … Read more