Whether you took the winter off to heal an injury, dodge burnout, or simply enjoy a well-earned break, there’s something about the promise of summer racing that stirs the legs...

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Travis Reill
Travis is an outdoor enthusiast, a content creator, and a gear junkie. His passions include mountain biking, hiking, and travel. He holds a master’s degree in teaching, but concentrates on homeschooling his two small children.
Residing in central Oregon, he has unrestricted access to the great outdoors, serving as both a playground and a place of solace and inspiration. Inspired by the beauty of wilderness and the adventures it provides, he hones his passion for storytelling, gear reviews, and inspiring people to view the world from two wheels.
Recent posts by Travis Reill
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Pedals, not pitfalls: How cities, employers, and communities can make bike commuting accessible for all
While many pandemic-era cyclists stopped biking, most cities retained their infrastructure, with many temporary pop-up bike lanes becoming permanent as cycling to work continued to grow, especially in urban and...
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The subtle art of crashing your bike
If you ride a bicycle long enough, the inevitable will happen: you’re going to crash. One moment, you’re happily pedaling along, and the next thing you know, you’re looking up...
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Mastering the last mile: boost your commute with a bike
The fastest way to reclaim your commute, save money, and sneak in daily exercise? Add a bike to the mix. Multimodal commuting—pairing a bike with public transit—can replace a frustrating...
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Winter training tips to crush your race goals
Building fitness as a cyclist over the winter months requires a structured plan incorporating indoor and outdoor training, strength work, and recovery. A well-designed plan will optimize for gradually increasing...
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How to build explosive cycling power
The difference between a good cyclist and a great cyclist is explosive power. No matter what cycling discipline you participate in, explosive power is a secret weapon for advancing in...
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12 commuting mistakes
Whatever your reason for switching from a car commute to a bicycle commute, there are a few things that new bicycle commuters often get wrong.
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Ten reasons to ride your bike early in the morning
Surveys show that of Americans who regularly work out, over 50% report that their workout occurs before 10:00 A.M.
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The most popular ways to travel with an e-bike
E-bikes are here to stay, as seen by a nearly 40% surge in e-bike usage since the pandemic ended, with much of that usage taking place on cycling vacations.
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A beginners guide to road racing
Road races typically take place on public roads and can vary greatly in distance, terrain, and difficulty, which makes them so popular.