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Adventure-Ready: ILE's New Frame Bag Elevates On-Bike Storage
Adventure-Ready: ILE's New Frame Bag Elevates On-Bike Storage

Berkeley-based ILE brings their craftsmanship to the bikepacking world with a new Frame Bag featuring weatherproof construction and ingenious dual-sided organization that keeps tools separate from snacks.

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NewsDave MalwitzMay 8, 2025bags, frame bag, inside line equipment
Great Western Reroute Expands Access with New Short Course Option for 2025
Great Western Reroute Expands Access with New Short Course Option for 2025

San Diego's premier gravel event adds accessible Short Course option, creating new opportunities for riders to experience East County's legendary terrain.

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NewsDave MalwitzMay 5, 2025great western reroute, gravel event, gwr
Opportunity: Sponsored Entry to the 2025 Great Western Reroute for a U23 Rider
Opportunity: Sponsored Entry to the 2025 Great Western Reroute for a U23 Rider

We're thrilled to announce that a generous supporter has donated an entry to the 2025 Great Western Reroute for a rider under 23 years old!

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NewsDave MalwitzMay 2, 2025great western reroute, gwr
From Workshop to Wilderness: Holland Cycles Sponsors the 2025 Great Western Reroute
From Workshop to Wilderness: Holland Cycles Sponsors the 2025 Great Western Reroute

Handmade framebuilder Holland Cycles bring 50 years of cycling excellence to 2025 Great Western Reroute.

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NewsDave MalwitzMay 1, 2025holland cycles, bill holland, cody stevenson, handmade bikes, great western reroute, gwr
Gravelstoke 2025 Summer Merch Drop
Gravelstoke 2025 Summer Merch Drop

New graphic tees, Purist bottles, and stickers for summer 2025.

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NewsDave MalwitzApril 30, 2025gravel merch, gravelstoke tee, purist bottles, purist, trans blue purist, trans green purist, orange purist bottle, yellow purist bottle, graphic tee
Shakeout by the Shore 2025
Shakeout by the Shore 2025

Recap, route, and photo gallery from the 2025 Shakeout by the Shore event in Cardiff by the Sea, CA ahead of the 14th annual BWR CA.

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ReportsDave MalwitzApril 25, 2025gravel ride, shakeout ride, lost abbey, gravel route, gravel routes, ride with gps, cardiff by the sea, cardiff, shakeout by the shore
2025 Shakeout by the Shore: A BWR California Shakeout Ride
2025 Shakeout by the Shore: A BWR California Shakeout Ride

Join us for the 2025 Shakeout by the Shore, the unofficial BWR CA shakeout ride on April 24, 2025 in Cardiff by the Sea.

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NewsDave MalwitzApril 16, 2025bwr, bwr california, shakeout in the hills, shakeout ride, shakeout by the shore
Recon Scouting Party: The GWR Advance Missions
Recon Scouting Party: The GWR Advance Missions

We're deploying two strategic Scouting Parties ahead of the 2025 Great Western Reroute — each delivering a 40-mile taste of what makes the 8th annual GWR our most ambitious edition yet.

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NewsDave MalwitzMarch 22, 2025gwr, great western reroute, mike hess brewing, cuyamaca, alpine gravel route, recon rides
Maxhit vs XD15: Choosing the Right Bearings for your Gravel Bike
Maxhit vs XD15: Choosing the Right Bearings for your Gravel Bike

Enduro Bearings offers a lifetime warranty on both Maxhit™ and XD15. In this story we explore these two bearing innovations and the key differences in durability, performance, and value.

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ReportsDave MalwitzMarch 13, 2025enduro bearings, bottom bracket, bearings, maxhit, xd15
ROKA Debuts San Remo Air Sunglasses, Blending Performance and Style
ROKA Debuts San Remo Air Sunglasses, Blending Performance and Style

This week, ROKA announced the launch of the San Remo Air, the newest addition to its premium APEX collection.

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NewsDave MalwitzMarch 12, 2025roka, sunglasses
Out of Office: Trading Gravel for Glaciers
Out of Office: Trading Gravel for Glaciers

A brief note that things will be quiet here for a few days, but we’ll be back!

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NewsDave MalwitzMarch 1, 2025hiking, patagonia, out of office
California Gravel Event Calendar 2025
California Gravel Event Calendar 2025

Explore our comprehensive 2025 California Gravel Event Calendar, complete with direct links to each event.

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NewsDave MalwitzFebruary 28, 2025gravel event, gravel race, calendar, great western reroute
Grinduro Returns Home: The Ultimate Gravel Party Back in Quincy
Grinduro Returns Home: The Ultimate Gravel Party Back in Quincy

After 5 years in Mt. Shasta, Grinduro is making its much anticipated return to where it all began - Quincy, California.

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NewsDave MalwitzFebruary 27, 2025grinduro, gravel event, quincy, sierra buttes trail stweardship, sbts, gravel race
GWR Teaser Trailer
GWR Teaser Trailer

The official teaser trailer of the 2025 Great Western Reroute.

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Videos, ReportsDave MalwitzFebruary 25, 2025video, gwr, great western reroute, Great Western Reroute, great western gravelstoke
SPC/LST Outtro Shirt
SPC/LST Outtro Shirt

The new Outtro shirt from SPC/LST. A first look and favorite features.

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ReportsDave MalwitzFebruary 25, 2025spclst, review, shirt
Great Western Reroute 2025 Registration is Open
Great Western Reroute 2025 Registration is Open

Registration is now open for the 2025 Gravelstoke GWR, the ultimate gravel adventure in East County San Diego and Cleveland National Forest.

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NewsDave MalwitzFebruary 24, 2025enve, enve composites, gravel ride, carbs fuel, almsthre, holland cycles, lost cyclery, mike hess brewing, mammoth tuff, great western reroute, gwr
Ombraz Nose Pad Riser Review
Ombraz Nose Pad Riser Review

Ombraz has launched removable nose pad risers for their entire lineup of armless sunglasses, designed to improve ventilation and reduce fogging during active wear by creating additional space between the frames and face.

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ReportsDave MalwitzFebruary 10, 2025ombraz, sunglasses, 3d printing
Blue Skies Ahead: Ombraz Drops Next-Level Leggero
Blue Skies Ahead: Ombraz Drops Next-Level Leggero

Your favorite armless shades just got an upgrade with Ombraz's new limited-edition Blue Mirror Leggero, designed to turn heads and cut glare from sea to summit.

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NewsDave MalwitzFebruary 5, 2025ombraz, sunglasses
MADE 2025: The Art of Handmade Bicycles Returns to Portland
MADE 2025: The Art of Handmade Bicycles Returns to Portland

MADE, the largest handmade bicycle show, announces 2025 dates. The show will occur August 22-24 at Zidell Yards in Portland, OR. Exhibitor registration is open, and tickets for MADE are now available.

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NewsDave MalwitzFebruary 5, 2025made in the usa, made show, handmade bikes, portland
Beyond the Hip Pack: High Above Releases the Supernatural
Beyond the Hip Pack: High Above Releases the Supernatural

After countless prototypes and years of development, High Above has cracked the code on hydration pack stability with their new Supernatural pack.

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ReportsDave MalwitzJanuary 31, 2025high above, hydration, gravel cycling hydration, hydration pack, review
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