This Howardsville Turnpike eBike ride traces 35 miles of gravel and history through Nelson County, Virginia along the James River corridor. Howardsville Turnpike eBike Ride Thirty-five miles of gravel, pavement, and hardpack through the James River corridor does not sound like a history lesson but this loop threads together five […]
Riding the Old Hot Springs Branch from Covington to Natural Well Twenty miles of crushed gravel and river-hugging rail grade doesn’t sound like a dramatic day out—until you realize the route under your tires once carried Chesapeake & Ohio trains into the mountains of western Virginia. We rode the Jackson […]
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This Giant Stance E+ custom build—The Wanderer—was made for one thing: distance.Some bikes get built for jumps. Some get built for commuting. The Wanderer was built for distance. Whether on forest trails or paved pathways, the Giant Stance E+ custom build is designed for adventure. This Giant Stance E+ custom […]
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BiKASE BumpStop suspension seat post review: 50mm travel, 300lb capacity, quiet operation for $139.99. Rated 3/5 for gravel eBike comfort – better than stock, less smooth than Kinekt. Real-world testing after 500+ miles.
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FTN Review of Schwalbe Jumbo Jim Tires Schwalbe Jumbo Jim tires earn a solid 4/5 – “Trail Ready” rating on the Nomad after extensive cross-country use spanning sand, mud, loose gravel, and pavement. Rating Breakdown Proven all-terrain versatility with big sidewall knobs for stability in loose conditions and center tread […]
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We set out chasing a Monacan Highlands loop and found padlocked gates, “Private” signs, and a GPS track that wasn’t worth a plug nickel. The FatTire Nomad kept nosin’ into manicured cul‑de‑sacs instead of gravel, and the morning was shapin’ up to be a total wash. So we tossed the […]
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JANUARY 9, 2026 Fifteen miles of winding pavement and crunching gravel might not seem like much on a map, but the Galts Mill loop is a descent into a different era. This backroad adventure threads together three distinct stories: a brick behemoth that fed the canal boats, a wooden mill […]
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The FatTire Nomad: 2025 Lectric XPeak 2.0 Highstep – a premier lectric ebike. Essential upgrades transform the stock fat-tire eMTB into a plush off-road beast for bigger riders. Bold denotes upgrades from Lectric’s official specs. Frame and Fork Drivetrain and Motor Wheels and Tires Brakes Cockpit and Controls Seating Other […]
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Nineteen miles of mostly smooth pavement along the Tye River does not sound dramatic, but this loop threads together three big stories: an 18th‑century mill village, a scrappy timber railroad that reinvented itself for mining, and a single flood night that cut Nelson County off from the rest of Virginia. […]
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Cold December air has a way of sharpening everything in the New River valley. The roll out from New River State Park’s US‑221 access starts like a typical mountain morning—breath fogging, fingers questioning your glove choice—but as the road tips downhill and the river valley opens up, it starts to […]
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