Battling the Wind: Setting Your Shocks to Firm Helps on Overland Drives
If you’ve ever been white-knuckling the wheel as a crosswind tries to shove your overland rig off the highway, you’re not alone. Gusty conditions can make any drive feel like a wrestling match – and the bigger your vehicle (rooftop tent, lifted suspension, gear piled high, even a Sprinter van), the more wind acts like a bully trying to push you around. But there’s a simple suspension tweak that can make a big difference: setting your shocks to firm. Map →
SBT GRVL 2025 Highlights
The 2025 SBT GRVL p/b Wahoo ride routes showcase the rural scenic beauty of remote regions of Routt County as we take riders on sections that they’ll find familiar from past years, as well as on entirely new sections that have been previously untouched by GRVL before 2024. Watch →
This course will teach you the skills you need to explore the outdoors on foot including what gear you need (and how to use it) as well as the basics on planning trips, navigating on- or off-trail, setting up camp, and even administering first aid.
