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Gravel Cycling’s Next Test: Keeping Adventure in a Growing Sport
Nannup’s 2026 world championships showed gravel’s competitive reach—and raised questions about athlete support, access and the local rides that built the sport.
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How Quadriceps Muscle Shape Can Influence Cycling Cadence and Torque
Fascicle length and pennation angle may help explain why some cyclists favor fast spinning while others excel at low cadence and high torque.
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Seven Lessons From Kona’s IRONMAN World Championship for Triathletes
Kona’s rain, rough water and punishing heat showed why adaptability, practiced fueling and sound judgment matter across every distance.
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Minn Kota-Humminbird Merger Brings New Displays, Trolling Motors and Boat Controls
Minn Kota is folding Humminbird sonar into a wider fishing system, with new displays, app controls and more products planned for 2027.
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Karel’s Kona Ironman: A 10:11 Finish Built on Patience and Adaptation
Hamstring trouble, a dead bike and Kona’s heat tested Karel’s race plan. He finished in 10:11:02, 37th in the 50–54 age group.
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RV Exterior Seals: Care for Windows, Doors, Trim and End Caps
Choose sealant for the surface, inspect seams regularly and keep window drains clear. Learn when a touch-up is enough and when a repair needs a technician.
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Three Weeks to Istanbul’s 15.5K: Pacing, Training and Tapering
With three weeks until Istanbul’s November 1 race, structured workouts are giving way to a smarter plan: stay sharp, recover well and pace patiently.
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IRONMAN World Championship 2026: Kona Course, Athletes and Viewing Guide
Kona welcomes 2,548 athletes for a one-day championship, with a demanding swim, windy bike course and heat-exposed run.
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Fall Mullet Run Fishing: Redfish, Snook, Tarpon and More
From redfish and snook to tarpon and kingfish, the fall mullet run brings a moving feast to Atlantic and Gulf waters.
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Keto Diet Shows Greater Liver Fat and Prediabetes Gains in a Small Trial
A controlled diet trial found larger liver fat reductions and more prediabetes reversals with keto, while raising questions for cyclists’ training fuel.
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Karel’s Kona Ironman Return After a Partial Hamstring Tear
After a partial hamstring tear, Karel heads to Kona with limited run training, a cautious plan and a focus on adapting to what his body can do.
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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 455: A Spacious Cruiser That Sails at Nine Knots
A rainy Newport sail revealed the 455’s roomy interior, practical storage and easy handling, with a nine-knot reach under main and genoa.
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Triathlon and the Comparison Trap: Keep Results in Perspective
Race times can guide training, but they don’t measure an athlete’s worth. These practices help keep comparison from crowding out the joy of sport.