A City Tour of Knoxville, Tennessee by Bicycle
"First settled in 1786, Knoxville was the first capital of Tennessee. The city struggled with geographic isolation throughout the early 19th century. The arrival of the railroad in 1855 led…
2021 Thomasville Clay Road Classic: Thomasville, Georgia – Killer Scenery, Wind, Water, Mud & More!
"Immerse yourself in a true gravel experience. The ride is a self-supported endurance gravel road event that takes you through some of the most beautiful clay roads in the country…
Campagnolo Chorus 2 x 12-Speed Mechanical Drivetrain Review with Hydraulic Disc Brakes – On Gravel!
Campagnolo is an Italian manufacturer of bicycle components with headquarters in Vicenza, Italy. Founded by Tullio Campagnolo, the company began in 1933 in a Vicenza workshop. The founder was a…
Astral Wanderlust Dynamo Hub Wheelset Review: Featuring SONDelux Hub & Sinewave Cycles Beacon Light
"While Astral® may be a new name to the bicycle industry, its development and the brains behind it are experienced in the world of cycling. Astral’s engineering, testing, sales, customer…
Hahira, Georgia & Beyond: Home to the Honey Bee Festival & Honey Bee Stinger Mixed-Surfaced Ride!
Hahira is a city in northwest Lowndes County, Georgia, United States, close to the border of Georgia and Florida. According to legend, the town of Hahira was named after a…
Exploring the Forest Roads of L.A. (Lower Alabama) & Beyond, on a Hot AF Day!
The term Lower Alabama is open to interpretation depending on who you ask. Or, as Wikipedia says, "Because there is no formally defined border, there are three overlapping areas generally…
Tour of the Quilt Country VIII: Trenton, Florida – The Velcro Road Edition
2021 marked the 8th running of the Tour of the Quilt Country, held in Trenton, Florida. This long-established free event is hosted by the North Florida Freeride Gravel Series (https://www.facebook.com/norflafreeridegravelseries).…
SRAM Force eTap AXS WIDE Wireless Electronic Drivetrain Review: On Gravel!
"A more capable groupset for today’s riders. Riders are going beyond where we’ve ever gone before. We’re going further and faster. And when the road stops, we keep going. One…
Exploring the Outskirts of Washington D.C.: Upper Marlboro & Croom, Maryland
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and also known as D.C. or Washington, is the capital city of the United States of America. It is located on the Potomac…
ENVE Foundation Collection Gravel: AG25 700c & AG28 650b + Sneak Peek Video
"ENVE was built upon a foundation of a more perfect ride experience delivered by crafted carbon wheels and components. Our aftermarket introduction in 2007 marked the moment in time where…
Misguided Bikepacking Adventure? Too Fast, Too Cold, Too Windy, or Simply Too Ambitious?
What is bikepacking? In a nutshell, a mountain bike, gravel bike, cyclocross bike, or a specifically designed bike, can be used to carry around gear for minimalist camping. People riding…
Gravel Cycling at Night: Fun Times on the Gravelly Road Less Traveled, Circa 2015!
If you think riding around on the road less traveled in the daytime is fun, wait until you try riding at night time! Riders experience a whole new perspective of…
Parrott, Georgia & Beyond: A Blazing Hot Summer’s Day Ride!
"Parrott was founded in the 1860's by James and John L. Parrott, pioneer citizens. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Parrott as a town in 1889." Circa 2010, the town's population…
Sage Titanium Barlow Review: With Campagnolo’s Chorus 2×12 12-Speed Mechanical Drivetrain!
"When I founded Sage Titanium in 2012, I was looking for something different. I grew up at a time when bike frames were forged from steel, aluminum and titanium. Back…