Weekly Top Five

 Welcome to the weekly Top Five" showing links to five of the week's most read articles on the blog.
Sometimes those will be current posts, but sometimes not. I will also post commentary with perspective on some of the older posts, and try to give some context as to why I wrote what I wrote then, which may not reflect what I'd say in 2025. With all of the above said, here is this week's list.

Image courtesy of Niner Bikes

 Gravel Grinder News: WTB's Peacekeeper Tires, Niner's ORE 9 RDO Bike - Monday, June 23rd, 2025 - A press relese day for a couple of items debuting on the week of Eurobike. Note: Anymore I like to show just the frame of a gravel bike because we can get so lost in componentry, which is not specific to bicycle brands, which I feel takes the spotlight off the design of a frame and fork.

Rene Herse TPU Tubes: Final Verdict - Sunday, June 22nd, 2025 - A look at some very expensive TPU tubes which are okay, but this field is getting more competitive, and prices are coming down somewhat. I'd wait and see if you are on the fence on TPU, but these tubes should eventually become very common  in the future. 

Tips On Dealing With The Mighty Red Winged Blackbird: Thursday, July 8th, 2020 - After missing the Top Five last week this post resurfaces. We are at the height of Red Winged Blackbird activity here, so this makes sense. 

Two Ways To Tour: Wednesday, June 26th, 2025 -  A look at racked or rackless touring, and a message to just get out there and do it.

Country Views: Pre-Heat Gravel: Saturday, June 21st, 2025 - My latest ride out in the country makes the Top-Five list for this week. 

That's a wrap for this week's list. Stay tuned for the Tree In The Road ride report tomorrow.