Author: Cody Sovis
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Cherry-Roubaix Joins Bike Benzie in 2022

After another short break in the event’s history, Cherry-Roubaix has been saved, revived, and combined with the long-running Bike Benzie event to keep road events alive in Northern Michigan. Registration is open for the 14th Annual Bike Benzie Grand Fondo, now featuring the Cherry-Roubaix Road Race. Cherry-Roubaix Moves to Crystal Mountain Cherry-Roubaix has evolved over…
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Garmin Varia Review: Eyes in The Back of Your Head

Last summer, I picked up a Garmin Varia to review for a local bike shop. Then, something unexpected happened. Instead of giving it back, I bought it. And paid full price. The Garmin Varia radar taillight is the 1% I’ve been looking for. Testing the Garmin Varia RTL515 The Varia is a rear-facing radar that…
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Which Apparel Companies Use PFAS in Their Products (And Which Are Trying To Stop)

PFAS aren’t just “forever” chemicals, they’re everywhere chemicals. For more than four decades, manufacturers of per-and-polyfluoroalkyl substances have known about the health risks of their products. Today, they likely present in the bloodstream of every American and much of the developed world. Including your clothes. High Rates of PFAS in Clothing A recent study by…