���ϳԹ���’s 2020 bike test took place in��October on the roads and . For those unfamiliar with the region, it is quickly making a name for itself as a��biking��paradise, thanks to��a��variety of destinations and rapidly expanding trail development.��With so much terrain to choose from, we sampled singletrack in Bentonville, Bella Vista, Rogers, Eureka Springs, Springdale, and Hot Springs, as well as��many miles of��winding country roads outside Fayetteville. In addition to trails, we also pedaled dirt roads surrounding Bentonville.��There is something for everyone in this corner of the state,��whether you’re��a road rider, mountain biker, or gravel grinder.

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For generations, cyclists have ­lusted after bikes made of titanium, with its durability, light weight, and promise of a forgiving ride. Those same qualities make the ­Vamoots Disc RSL an instant classic, though it’s far from traditional. And then there’s��Niner’s flagship grinder, the RLT 9 RDO, which boasts an��impressive race résumé. In addition to being a worthy competitor in high-speed gravel events, it’s also��a��willing companion on bikepacking adventures. To see more from our 2020 bike test, check out the action and our findings��here.

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For the 2020 ���ϳԹ�����bike test, we joined Josh Patterson, our test director, and 27 other riders��in northwest Arkansas for a week of nonstop action.��This year saw the rise of short- and mid-travel��trail bikes, with frame geometry made for climbing efficiently��and tackling any terrain on the way down.��By the end of the test, the most raved-about rig was��the Revel Rascal, a versatile 29er with��geometry that places the rider in a neutral position for optimal handling. As one tester put it,��the bike was “fun at any speed.”

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From our homes to yours,�����ϳԹ�����staffers wanted to express our gratitude for all the essential workers who are ensuring Americans’ safety and providing lifesaving measures during the coronavirus pandemic. Learn how the��outdoor industry is contributing, how you can help by��donating gear, and��read the rest of our coverage on COVID-19 here.

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When��Discovery��emailed Blair Braverman��urging��her to apply for its series��Naked and Afraid, she thought it was��spam. But it��turned out to be the start of the most exhilarating��adventure��of her life. What was it really like? Was she given food and water when the cameras turned off? We met up with Braverman at her northern Wisconsin home to ask. Read her full story: “Everything on Naked and Afraid��Is Real—and I Lived It.”

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When Discovery��producers told Blair Braverman that she could prepare��tools to bring onto Naked and Afraid,��she got busy making three things that she thought would ensure her survival in��the harsh conditions of South Africa’s��wilderness. We met up with Braverman��at her northern Wisconsin home to look at what��she made��and talk about whether those items actually��helped her. Read her full story:��“Everything on Naked and Afraid��Is Real—and I Lived It.”

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