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Showers Pass Apex DWR 12″ Shorts Review

The Showers Pass Apex DWR 12″ Shorts are an all-around cycling short for mountain bikers and gravel riders who want...
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Showers Pass Apex Merino Tech Shirt Review

The Showers Pass Apex Merino Tech Shirt is a lightweight blended wool-nylon shirt designed for cyclists. You can wear it...
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Showers Pass Ultralight Wind Jacket Review

The Showers Pass Ultralight Wind Jacket is a super light and packable biking shell that weighs just 5.8 ounces. To...
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Showers Pass Refuge Jacket Review

The Showers Pass Refuge Jacket is a do-it-all waterproof hardshell cycling jacket that’s also ready to handle winter sports like skiing...
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REI Co-op Cycles DRT 1.2 Bike Review: ‘Super Value’

The REI Co-op Cycles DRT 1.2 is aimed at recreational mountain bikers who want a solid bike at an affordable...
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Showers Pass Elements Jacket Review

Showers Pass designed its new waterproof Elements Jacket for mountain bike riding, but it’s also a great rain jacket for...
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Cannondale Topstone AL 105 Review (2020)

The 2020 Cannondale Topstone AL 105 is a nimble gravel bike with a carbon fork, aluminum frame, and Shimano 105...
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Adventure Racing – Damn Good Fun!

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