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2 weeks ago | 
outsideonline.com | Nikki Rohan
When it comes to carrying gear while biking, there's lots of options and lots of factors to consider. So much depends on whether you're riding a hot lap, an all-day epic, if you have in-frame storage, or if you're just riding gravel with some single-track connections.
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2 weeks ago | 
flipboard.com | Nikki Rohan
'I would have given this victory to Vacek' – Mads Pedersen maintains generosity at Giro d'Italia as he breaks personal Grand Tour recordFor riders who are used to winning, personal victory can become an obsession. You're used to your team working solely for you, you always see records …
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Jun 21, 2024 | 
outsideonline.com | Nikki Rohan
With an explosion of brands that are designing quality mountain bike clothes, there is no shortage of well designed, women-specific options. Below you will find a select list of some of our favorites after rigorously testing as many brands as we could get our hands on. Also be sure to check out our guides to the best men’s mountain bike apparel and our many other bike guides.
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Jun 13, 2024 | 
outsideonline.com | Nikki Rohan
There are endless choices when it comes to mountain bike knee protection. We tested ten options while running hot laps on local trails, barreling down bike parks, and grinding out all-day alpine adventures. At the end of the day, these four knee pads stood out as the most pedal-friendly options thanks to their compact size, versatility, and comfort.
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May 14, 2024 | 
outsideonline.com | David Kennedy |Josh Patterson |Nikki Rohan
The contact points between the rider and a bicycle are some of the most important aspects of riding a two-wheeled steed (think saddle, grips, pedals, and, yes, shoes). The bike footwear category has widened dramatically in the past few years to include everything from the highest-performance road shoes to versatile gravel kicks to flat pedal pumps designed for rugged mountain bike rides. After testing this year’s offerings, we hand-picked the following options that meet the needs of modern riders.
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Apr 24, 2024 | 
velo.outsideonline.com | Nikki Rohan
Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. Welcome to Velo’s Sea Otter Classic coverage, where we share our favorite things we’ve seen at the 2024 show. Bikes, components, everything racing, and more: if we think it’s cool, you’ll see it. See the rest of our coverage here. Sea Otter boasts vendors from all disciplines of cycling. For my final wander through the pits I went in search of women’s gravel kits.
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Apr 21, 2024 | 
pinkbike.com | Nikki Rohan
What's better than nerdy bike stuff? Nerdy bike stuff for kids. WoomWoom showed up to Sea Otter with a large selection of demo bikes for the kids. It was a bustling zone with a small pump track, obstacle course and of course... all the kids.
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Apr 20, 2024 | 
pinkbike.com | Nikki Rohan
Wild RyeWild Rye continues to expand their mountain bike offerings and the Rita Lightweight Short ($105) and Keller Crop Tank ($65) are this season's hot commodities. The Rita shorts are a no frills 6" riding short that come in two designs and feature a zippered side pocket and elastic back on the waistband. For all you ladies who have been waiting for short riding shorts, there will be a plethora of options this year.
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Dec 8, 2023 | 
velo.outsideonline.com | Seb Stott |Mike Kazimer |Jessie-May Morgan |Nikki Rohan
Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. The Side of DH We Don’t Talk AboutBy: Pinkbike OriginalsAfter her 4th place finish at World Champs, Aimi begins to question whether or not she belongs in World Cup racing. With only a few races left to impress factory teams, it is imperative she finish her final year in Juniors strong. Can she dig deep and find the intensity needed to finish off the year on top?
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Dec 6, 2023 | 
pinkbike.com | Nikki Rohan
With colder weather blowing in to many parts in the Northern Hemisphere as fall comes to a close, it's time to pack away the riding shorts and tank tops and pull out the ever-expanding supply of pants. Since my previous review of pants in 2020, pretty much every company in the biking apparel market has released a riding pant, or "trouser" as some say. With that in mind, I have put together a compilation of 11 worthy options, including first impressions after hitting the trails.
