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Man vs. Machine: A Race Up Boulders Flagstaff Road

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Do you think you have what it takes to run or bike up Boulder, Colorados notorious Flagstaff Road? GearJunkie editors Sean McCoy and Adam Ruggiero push their limits in a head-to-head race up this demanding route. Watch as they battle cold temps and gusty winds for their chance at winning office bragging rights. Check out more information on the Flagstaff Road race origins, history, and the athletes who have already tested their mettle on it below. Man vs. Machine Flagstaff Road Race Origin Story Every town has its proving ground: a hill or lonely flat where athletes measure their fitness...

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10 Breezy Books for Your Bike Tour

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When the slush turns to water and the maintenance crews resurface the gravel of the rail trails, this gal likes to hit the trails with her trusty two-wheeled steed. Whether youre planning a day outing or a longer trip, every bicycle ride demands the perfect booklist. This list focuses primarily on books about bikes, biking, and all things two-wheeled, but it deviates into titles only tangentially related to bikes. Isnt that just the way of a journey, to meander and explore? When youre dreaming up the perfect adventure for the summer, consider these ideal books for your bike tour. Across...

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First ride: Ibis Ripmo version 2.0

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Ibis Cycles has launched an updated version of its long-travel 29er, the Ripmo. The Ripmo V2 features longer, slacker geometry and updated suspension kinematics that make it compatible with coil shocks. We were lucky enough to get a frameset in for an early test. Read on to see how the new Ripmo stacks up to the original. Ibis Ripmo 2 Highlights Longer reach, slacker head angle, longer wheelbase than the original Slight (2mm) increase in rear suspension travel More progressive suspension leverage ratio Compatible with some coil shocks Threaded bottom bracket Frame weight: 6.3 pounds w/Fox DPX2 shock Frame pricing...

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Living With Kids: Theresa Pham

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I am happy today to introduce you to Theresa and her family. Theresa lives outside of Houston in a beautiful home that she and her husband renovated and decorated. Her style is impeccable and youll love getting a look around. Theresa also talks openly about the struggles she and her husband had as they tried to build a family from IVF treatments to lost pregnancies. Welcome, Theresa! Hello! Living here we have Me, my husband Shaw, and our 2 sassy girls: Loghan (6), and Ava (3). This would be our third move in the last 3 years and the fourth...

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Backing Off in High School May Help Them Succeed in College

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As a college writing instructor and a parent, I wonder why some of my students were successful and some arent. Of course, there are many factors that come into play like socioeconomics and family life. But I really wanted to know about the parenting that went on before these students entered my classroom. We thought you'd also like: Preparing For College Success Starts In High School So, I began my research. Initially, I asked all of my students to answer one question: How did your parents help you succeed in college (or not)? The majority of the answers I received...

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