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BriefingsThis Week in Gear: October 27 – 31
A look back at an entire week’s worth of gear.
By Tucker Bowe
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HomeWine Preservation’s Silver Bullet
Through crafty engineering, some physics, and one medically precise needle, the Coravin 1000 uncorks a world of wine possibilities (without pulling the cork).
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TechUSB Digital Microphones Are the Perfect Entry-Level Recording Tool
Aspiring podcasters and DIY rockstars in training, take note: you don’t need to go whole hog on a home studio to get your feet wet with home recording. All you need to get started is the right digital microphone.
By Nick Milanes
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OutdoorsPhoto Essay: Classic Bikes and Tuscan Vistas at L’Eroica
The scenery is just one of the things that’s made L’Eroica one of the greatest organized rides in the world since Giancarlo Brocci founded it 30 years ago to help preserve the strada bianche, or white sand and gravel roads of Tuscany.
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OutdoorsThe Handsome, Throwback Magic of Italy’s L’Eroica Bike Race
In 2014 bike parlance, L’Eroica is the ultimate gravel grinder, a 38-204 kilometer ride along the strade bianche (“white roads”) of Tuscany, Italy, with ascents steep as 23 percent grade and sketchy, sandy downhills as a reward for the hard work. Unlike the Dirty Kanza, though, you won’t find riders toeing the line in Gaiole in Chianti with carbon bikes, electronic shifting and hydraulic disc brakes.
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ArchiveViewfinder: James Kelly’s Downhill American Dream
For most people, the American dream is owning a nice house or making a comfortable living.
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OutdoorsTested: Sea to Summit Sleeping Mat
A soft, supportive sleeping pad turns going-to-ground into camping and sleep into slumber. Sea to Summit’s Comfort Plus Insulated Sleeping Mat promises big comfort and insulation without sacrificing portability.
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Today in GearToday in Gear: October 29, 2014
Today in Gear: Trion Supercars — handmade in America, Fitbit’s sleekest wearable, Topo and Woolrich collaborate a second time and more.
By Nick Milanes
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MotoringBehind the Wheel: Jaguar F-Type Coupe
How do you take a spectacular Jaguar roadster that the world has anticipated for decades and make it divine? According to Jaguar you give it a hardtop and the option of a 550 horsepower V8.
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Outdoors
How To: Train for Cyclocross Like a Pro
You must have a finely tuned engine to compete in Cyclocross, but highly polished techniques can save you huge amounts of time over the course of a race.
By Andrew Vontz
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Today in GearToday in Gear: October 28, 2014
Today in Gear: Aritson’s smallest subwoofer, Ashton Kutcher models Lenovo’s Yoga 3 Pro Hinge, Google Express is the real deal, a portable battery for smartphones and laptops, an app to find empty work space and more.
By Tucker Bowe
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StyleHeritage and Leather with Bell & Oak’s Clint Wilkinson
Clint Wilkinson founded Bell & Oak’s line of leather goods by following in his grandfather’s footsteps, revitalizing his leatherwork business and capturing the spirit of Denton, Texas.
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MotoringMolding the Future at Mercedes-Benz’s Advanced Design Center
Since 1990, Southern California has been home to the Mercedes-Benz Advanced Design Center, where around 20 designers have been planning, sketching and living the company’s future.
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Today in GearToday in Gear: October 27, 2014
Today in Gear: a leather-detailed speaker, REVO performance glasses trend lifestyle, Klean Kanteen announces matte water bottles and more.
By Jack Seemer
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BriefingsThis Week in Gear: October 20 – 24
A look back at an entire week’s worth of gear.
By Tucker Bowe
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ArchiveThe Drink: Sean Brock’s Pappy Van Winkle Old Fashioned
James Beard Award-winning chef Sean Brock shares a recipe for the Julian, a variation on the Old Fashioned.
By Guest Writer
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HomeThe Perfect Bar Cart
Alcohol remains an enduring motif in the great American narrative. That’s probably because those that wrote it drank, and drank well — epitomized by the enduring symbol of the most sophisticated of drinking cultures: the bar cart. What follows is just one interpretation of how the home bar should look and taste.
By Jack Seemer
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ArchiveViewfinder: The Silence of Denali National Park
“The Silence of Denali National Park” is a clip from the upcoming film In Pursuit of Silence, which explores our relationship with silence and the impact of noise pollution on our lives, which the World Health Organization considers a serious health threat.