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You are planning a visit to Tre Cime di Lavaredo because it has been on your bucket list for a while? You’re right! After all, you cannot travel to the Dolomites without having seen the symbol of the Dolomites itself. In many places where you come in South Tyrol, you will see the iconic 3…
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Also looking for a good water bottle for your bicycle or mountain bike? Curious whether the Camelbak Podium water bottle is ready for the job? We tested the Camelbak Podium drinking bottle for a year! Curious whether it meets the requirements of an ideal bicycle/mountain bike water bottle? Then be sure to read on! Problem…
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Describe a road trip in Iceland in just one word? No word in itself can do justice to the natural beauty of Iceland, but if we have to stick one, then “extraterrestrial” might be the most appropriate. It’s a feeling you will often experience when you are once again blown away by the umpteenth extraordinarily…
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Anyone who has already visited the Swiss mountains can certainly confirm how cozy it is there. If you go hiking in Switzerland, you will not only be treated to beautiful mountain landscapes, but also to idyllic mountain villages, tasty tartiflette (= typical Swiss stew dish) and cozy cafes. In this article we take a trip…
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When you say Adidas, you don’t immediately think of high performance hiking shoes, at least not me. I was therefore very curious to discover and test the Adidas Terrex swift R3 mid high. I went out several times on 1-day hikes, including some 10+ km trails. From asphalt roads through the villages to steeper trails…
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If it’s the first time you are traveling to the Dolomites, I am pretty sure you won’t be disappointed. Mountain regions are always beautiful travel destinations but the Dolomites are just next leveI! Its beauty is just insane with otherworldly landscapes and stunning mountain lakes you only thought existed in Canada. Convinced to hike the…
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When you save a Word file, it has the extension “.doc” or “.docx,” and an Excel file has “.xls” or “.xlsx.” Similarly, a GPX file is a GPS data file saved in the GPS Exchange format. GPX files can save, send, and upload routes usable by many GPS programs or devices. You don’t have a…
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Did you know that a badly lubed (mountain) bike chain or a dirty chain can cost you several watts during your rides? For instance, if you would pedal at a constant 250W effort, the loss of power transmission to your rear wheel will increase without the right bike chain lube and application. Less friction =…
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Planning to ride a MTB marathon for the first time but you don’t know how to prepare? After I rode the Stoneman Gold I received some questions regarding the preparations we’ve made to ride the Stoneman Arduenna (a mountain bike ultra marathon challenge). So I listed 8 tips and tricks and one special bonus tip…
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