Gear West Blog
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Jan’s Grand Traverse Experience
Gear West Founder, Jan, takes on the 2025 Grand Traverse and Mother Nature.
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Beating the End-of-Winter Blues: Staying Motivated for Next Ski Season
The snow is melting, the ski trails are turning to mush, and suddenly, you’re faced with the question: now what? The end of ski season can feel like a letdown,... -
Gravel, Road, and Triathlon Bikes: The Basic Differences
Gravel: Gravel bikes are designed for mixed surface riding, including gravel, dirt roads, grassy trails and pavement. A gravel bike’s relaxed (comfortable) geometry increases the riders bike stability and creates... -
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Trudging Through Winter Training
Spring is coming soon, but here in Minnesota our trails, roads, and paths will be a wintry mix for at least a month. Here are some practical strategies to help you overcome burnout, training fatigue, and stay motivated during your winter training plan:
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2025 Minnesota High School State Meet
Minnesota State Meet2/12-2/13Giants RidgeBiwabik, MN Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -28. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 7. Calm... -
2025 Mora Vasaloppet Wax Recommendation
Mora Vasaloppet2/8-2/9Mora, MN Friday night: Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 11. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around... -
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2025 City of Lakes Loppet Wax Recommendation
Gear West 2025 City of Lakes Loppet Wax Recommendation.
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Wax Recommendation January 25-46
Wax Recommendation January 25-46 Minneapolis JNQ and Mayor's XC Challenge
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January 18, 2025 Ski de She Wax Recommendation
January 18, 2025 Ski de She Wax Recommendation
