Chamoisless and Afraid
By A Mystery Man Writer
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After a few years of unpadded bikepacking, Miles shares his thoughts on riding without a chamois, including what's worked and what hasn't, especially with his on-trail management of Crohn’s disease. Find that here, plus insight from Lael Wilcox, Natalie Jones, and Skyler Des Roches on their chamois-free tactics and tips
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