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Kayaking Gum Slough Springs

by ILGM Support | August 24, 2019 | Kayaking | 0 Comments

Kayaking Gum Slough Springs If you've done much paddling around Florida, chances are you've heard about Gum Slough. Located on the Withlacoochee River near Inverness, this is one of Florida's wildest spring runs. It's not hard to find, and isn't really...

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Big Red 3.5 Gallon Parts Washer

Aug 20, 2019 | Cycling, How To, Reviews

This is often a job that you might outsource to a bike shop and is packaged as a “Tune-Up” and it’s usually the most expensive super deluxe tune-up on the list, ranging from $150 to over $250 bucks!

Central Florida Cycling

Aug 17, 2019 | Adv: Florida, Cycling, Home Page Features, Opinion

In the past 30 years, I have ridden all over the US, from west coast beaches of San Diego, the deserts of Barstow/Joshua Tree in California, the Red Rocks of Nevada, all throughout the Rocky Mountains in Colorado and now the gator-filled preserves of Florida.

Kayaking with Dogs

Aug 7, 2019 | Kayaking

Kayaking with Dogs Taking your canine companion with you on the water. Some may think these two can't be combined, but yes, it is absolutely possible to kayak with your dog. Not all dogs are going to want to go kayaking. Some dogs do not enjoy the water or may be...

UV Sun Protective Clothing, A Game Changer

Jul 17, 2019 | Backpacking, Camping, Hiking, Kayaking, Reviews

I love the UV Protective Active Apparel and wear them all the time. There are so many companies making functional and stylish clothes it becomes challenging to know what good and what to look for, especially at these hire the cotton prices.

Shooting the Wild Side

Jun 13, 2019 | How To, Photography

Shooting the Wild SideThe dictionary defines wilderness as:"a wild and uncultivated region, as of forest or desert, undisturbed by human activity inhabited only by wild animals."The definition above doesn't expose the emotion, the sense of peace, and...

SIDI Dragon Sole Replacement

Jun 10, 2019 | Cycling, Featured, Reviews

It’s been six weeks, 10 rides (4 on my Cross and 6 on my MTB) just over 100 miles – and now a small but expensive problem has cropped up! Are the SIDI Carbon Dragon 3 MTB Shoes worth all the hype?

Refurbishing B.O.B. Yak Trailer

Jun 4, 2019 | Camping by Bike, Cycling, How To

I’ve always wanted a B.O.B. Trailer, but for nothing more than running errands around town and hauling my video gear up in the mountains, stuff like that. I didn’t know how cool it would be to take Bikepacking.

Riding the Flats vs the Mountains

May 28, 2019 | Adv: Florida, Cycling

I ride, Road, Cyclocross and MTB. I lived at 6,500 feet above sea level and my “home riding trails” typically started between 8-10,000ft with anywhere from 2-4,000ft of climbing (a lot for me).

Replacing Your Chain

May 24, 2019 | Cycling, How To

Replacing your chain does not have to be difficult. In this short 3 minutes, I show you how to get the correct length every time!

Buying A Used Bike

May 20, 2019 | Cycling, How To

Looking to purchase a used bike, learn the tail-tell signs of an overly used bike are. Not knowing can cost you hundreds of dollars more in new components.

My name is Chris, I am a Clydesdale!

May 15, 2019 | Cycling, Opinion

We are not riders that you will typically find in the front of the pack unless it’s a windy day and others want to draft off us. Nor will you’ll see us on the podium of the Tour de France because we’ll be spending too much time at the beer tents along the route.

Camping & Traveling by Bike

May 8, 2019 | Camping, Cycling

Camping & Traveling by Bike Bikepacking on the road or in the mountains, it's always an adventure! Bikepacking offers a unique way for solo and group adventure junkies to find and access new places, meet new people, and encounter new personal challenges anywhere...

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