Moody, brooding…nervous and best left alone is how I describe the R3D. Banking right and ducking under a bridge onto the quiet roads and paths…
November 2016
Cover Tee: Issue 41
The cover from issue 41, our latest, is now available as a tee from Amazon. Printed on demand in 100% cotton, the tee costs $19.99…
First Look: REI CO-OP Test Mule
Climbing an old railroad grade in the wettest Pacific Northwest weather either of us had experienced in years, I asked Steve Gluckman, Creative Director, Product Design…
What To Watch: Fleabag
A suggested comedy series to binge watch between all the miles ridden this weekend is Fleabag—before the family arrives, we got through the 6 episodes…
ONE GORE-TEX Pro Jacket
After reviewing ONE Gore-Tex Active Bike Jacket, that’s the rain jacket without a face fabric, I just received the Pro. And, it’s for the most extreme…
Northwave Extreme RR Shoes
After several posts about new jackets in for the rainy season, a pair of Northwave Extreme RR arrived this month too. And, just in time for some…
EcoHelmet Wins Dyson Award
A folding, paper helmet won the prestigious Dyson Award. Intended for bike shares and travel, the EcoHelmet is constructed from waterproofed recycled paper in a…
A 150 Year Old Patent
For some old-timey news, “An enterprising individual propelled himself about the green last evening on a curious frame sustained by two wheels following each other, and…
iPhone 7 and Record Rain
Owning every iPhone version since the original, I sat out the 6 upgrade and stuck with the 5s. That’s because carriers ended their subsidies and if…
Issue 41 Climate
We’re not scientists or politicians, but know how unusual this weather is because we’re outside in it. Something else is changing too, a prevailing trend…