The Adventure Almanac

January 7, 2025

NOTE: To receive each of the future tips in the “25 for 25 Adventure Cycling Tips” series in your inbox, subscribe to The Adventure Almanac. “Wow, those are wide handlebars. They could hook another rider if you’re not careful.”  This is the first thing that the elder statesman of a well-known racing-oriented local cycling club said as he rode up next to me in the middle...

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