From his home base in New Hampshire, Jim Graham has been pursuing his passion for human-powered
outdoor adventures for more than four decades — from gravel and mountain biking to Nordic skiing, trail
and mountain running, hiking, and sea kayaking. He has taken part in hundreds of races, including
running, cycling, and skiing up Mount Washington and, more recently, gravel events and the American
Birkebeiner cross-country ski marathons, aiming for PRs and random raffle prizes. He tried gravel biking
for the first time four years ago and instantly fell in love with exploring the crazy variety of gravel routes
across northern New England. Recently semi-retired from a career in journalism and higher ed
communications, he is embracing opportunities to volunteer and write about the active, outdoor life.
It’s hard to imagine a cycling accessory that is more essential, affordable, or portable than the bike multi-tool. Mechanical issues can and do happen, and…