Instead of rubber hitting the road, cyclists are gravitating toward gravel and mountain biking trails. Tight-fitting and brightly colored Lycra has become something of a fashion dinosaur as more concealing than revealing bike shorts and loose fitting flannel shirts have joined the landscape.
Sales of gravel and adventure-type bikes are on the upswing. Technological advancements make for better, and more comfortable off-road rigs.
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