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Cannes, Newport and Annapolis: What Sailing Boat Shows Offer Beyond the Boats
From Cannes to Annapolis, boat shows bring striking yachts and sailing communities together. The boats matter, but so do the conversations and fresh cruising id...
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Portland Bike Social Hour to Host District 3 Candidates on October 28
Meet District 3 candidates at Rainbow Road Plaza, review BikeLoud’s transportation questionnaire and join its weekly gathering for riders.
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Fly-by-Wire Steering Brings Easier Control to Large Outboard Boats
All-electric steering removes hydraulic lines and eases wheel effort on multi-outboard boats, with factory and retrofit options across major brands.
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RV Furnace Repair Costs: Common Fixes, Labor and Replacement Decisions
Most single-part RV furnace repairs run $150 to $800. Access, labor and parts availability shape the bill, especially on older units.
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Sean Higgins’ 1992 Vertebra Full Suspension Prototype Resurfaces in Colorado
An abandoned 24-inch mountain bike led Sean Higgins to Fort Collins framebuilder Jon Lebsack and a rare 1992 Vertebra prototype.
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Loose Moulton Swingarm Bolt Prompts a Pre-Ride Safety Check
A loose swingarm bolt on a Pashley Moulton turns a new bike into a reminder: check key fasteners before every ride.
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Pinebury’s Updated Merino Cargo Bibs Add Women’s Fit and Revised Ride Features
Pinebury revises its merino cargo bibs with heavier, more durable fabric, new straps and a women’s-specific fit for year-round rides.
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Coros Dura 2 Solar First Impressions: Bigger Screen, Long Battery Life
The Dura 2 pairs a sharper 3.5-inch screen and excellent offline rerouting with claimed 120-hour battery life, while some features and fixes are still pending.
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1999 GT Mountain Bike Shows Why Top-Mounted Thumbshifters Can Work
A ride on a 1999 GT puts top-mounted thumbshifters to the test, with a look back at the older mountain bikes that led to it.
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BikePortland Shifts to Guest Stories as Jonathan Maus Takes on College Coaching
After 21 years leading BikePortland, Jonathan Maus is stepping aside from daily journalism while supporting the site’s next chapter.
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A 50-Year Sailing Reunion Brings Three Cruising Guest Books Back to Life
A message from a former crewmate leads Lin Pardey through decades of sailing friendships recorded in three boats’ guest books.
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Should You Cover Your RV? Winter, Summer and Storage Advice
A breathable RV cover can guard against sun, snow and debris. Weigh the storage conditions, upkeep and alternatives before choosing one.
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Five Places Where Cyclists Should Get Off and Walk
Crowds, steep exposed terrain, soft sand, fragile trails and stairs can make walking the safer, more considerate choice.
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Seasickness on a Charter: Prepare Before Departure and Find Relief Afloat
Plan medication and meals before leaving the dock, then use fresh air, a horizon view and a steady spot near the boat’s center if nausea begins.
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A Dockside Seacock Failure Shows Why Correctly Sized Plugs Matter
A fractured seacock threatened to flood Britannia at her dock. A diver’s plug stopped the leak, and a temporary wooden cover kept the opening sealed.
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New Hance Trail: A 12.6-Mile Grand Canyon Route with 5,128 Feet of Climbing
New Hance packs a steep, rough descent, Red Canyon’s quiet creek bed and a demanding climb into a 12.6-mile Grand Canyon outing.
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Maine High School Sailing Builds Skill and Community Across Rockland Harbor
Islesboro sailors train with mainland teams in Rockland Harbor, where shared practice builds racing skill, confidence and lasting ties.
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Group Ride Etiquette: How Stronger Cyclists Can Keep Everyone Together
Set a steady pace, give the last rider time to recover and make climbs and descents easier to navigate for the whole group.
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Steel Cervélos, LeMond Forks and the Final Hours of a Vintage Bike Contest
A last call for bike contest entries brings out steel Cervélos and LeMonds, old fork stories, and a spirited debate over cycling computers.
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Ganna and Niewiadoma Join Lidl-Trek as INEOS Reshapes Its Cycling Squad
Filippo Ganna and Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney headline Lidl-Trek’s recruitment drive as Netcompany INEOS faces a major squad reset.