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Flat or Clipless Pedals?

Everyone started off their cycling career learning to ride a bike with flat pedals. Some continue using flats, and they’re the preferred pedal of many off-road riders, but lots of riders, and particularly those on the road, switch to using clipless pedals.

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Wors Off road series

Entering its 31st year, the Wisconsin Off Road Series is back again for another season of the country’s premier mountain bike racing experience. WORS offers riders of all backgrounds a competitive, fun, and family-friendly environment to test their skills on Wisconsin’s finest trails.

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Bicycle Light Buyers Guide

A well-lit bike is equipped with front, side and rear lighting to ensure your visibility to motorists and pedestrians. For commuting or riding after dark—especially on trail rides that are far from ambient light sources—your front light needs to be a high-output lighting system so you see well ahead of...

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Would wider mountain bike tires make you a better rider?

The bicycle industry has reinvented the wheel multiple times over the past couple years, looking to find the perfect tire and rim size for everyday trail riders. Plus-sized tires (2.8- to 3.25-inch wide tires) quickly grew in popularity due to the benefits of high air volume and increased traction and...

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How to clean and lube your bike chain

Keeping your bike chain clean and lubed is the best way to extend the life of your drivetrain, keep your bike shifting smoothly, and save money in the long run. And the best part is, you can do it all at home with the right supplies and some basic knowledge....

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oxbow odyssey

The Oxbow Odyssey is a 25-mile gravel, forest two track road and road ride utilizing the Wolf River State Trail and forest roads in the Nicolet National Forest.

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