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Bontrager’s OMW Winter Bike Shoe

by David Schloss Published December 4, 2020December 4, 2020

Bontrager’s OMW Winter Bike Shoe is a nearly-perfect cold-weather superstar. I have cold feet. I don’t mean this figuratively as I’ve never hesitated to make…

Trek Supercaliber For Distant Days

by Byron Published December 1, 2020December 2, 2020

The Trek Supercaliber is for distant days and social distancing. As their marketing states, the Supercaliber rides somewhere in between a full suspension and a…

Eggtronic Laptop Power Bank for the Cabin

by Byron Published November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

At 63 watts of total output, the Eggtronic Laptop Power Bank is enough to recharge my devices. Spending more time in the North Cascades, I…

From the Archives: Stutter Bumps

by Byron Published November 24, 2020

From the Archives: Stutter Bumps. In an article from issue 17 of our magazine, David Schloss writes about how some rides are meant to be…

How to Ride in the Cold during a Bike Boom

by Byron Published November 23, 2020November 23, 2020

If the thought of getting a Zwift account or getting on the trainer fills you with dread, don’t worry you can ride in the cold…

Turbo Vado SL Ride Report

by Byron Published November 20, 2020August 25, 2024

This Turbo Vado SL ride report was written by my colleague, Steve Gluckman. Steve is an industry insider. His takes on bike tech have found…

New Fizik Saddle Bag: All Conditions

by Byron Published November 18, 2020November 19, 2020

There’s a new Fizik saddle bag out and it looks sleek. I prefer a storage barrel (fits in a bottle cage) these days or a…

Going Carfree with Tern: Easier Than You Think

by Byron Published November 13, 2020November 13, 2020

Going carfree with Tern is easier than you think. And, if my neighborhood is any indication, lots of families are doing it. That’s because owning…

Jill Kintner in Bellingham: Try to Keep Up

by Byron Published November 10, 2020November 10, 2020

Jill Kintner in Bellingham is a Red Bull video that shows women’s mountain biking in a way that is rarely seen: through a pure, high-performance…

Bolle Lightshifter All Seasons Riding

by Byron Published October 29, 2020October 30, 2020

What I’ve learned in this early winter, is the Bolle Lightshifter are all seasons ready. As per tradition, I rode an autumn day wearing my Exteondo…