I expect 2020 to be another great year for Davidson Handbuilt Bicycles. That’s the shop we write this blog from and where I’ve had a…
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New Music from Guitarist Meg Toohey
Guitarist Meg Toohey has released new music. You’ve probably heard Toohey’s songs before, she’s written for hit TV series and feature films. Her work on the…
Ruth Orkin Bicycle Trip 1939
Ruth Orkin Bicycle Trip. When Orkin was 17 she wanted to see the 1939 World’s Fair that was in New York City. Somehow she managed…
Lab.94 Technical Backpack by Muc-Off
Muc-off is getting into the gear business with the launch of the Lab.94 technical backpack. Chiefly designed for dirt, I’d consider it for the winter…
CXNatz in the PNW 2019
Ed. note: Dennis Crane photography reported on CXNatz in the PNW 2019 for Bike Hugger. Starting on Tuesday 12/10/19, the nation’s best cyclocross racers converged on…
Lightroom Direct Import on iOS
Adobe has finally enabled Lightroom direct import on iOS. I’ve traveled exclusively with an iPad for about 2 years now. Shared stories about how I do…
Anthony Mastromatteo’s Art: Do You See What I See?
Anthony Mastromatteo’s art is on view at Rehs Contemporary NYC. Visiting galleries, big and small, is one way I stay creative after 30 years. Art often…
Light and Motion Vya Switch: Innovative Lighting
As if the crossover from bikes to cameras isn’t interesting enough (for me) the Light and Motion Vya Switch is the most innovate bike light I’ve…
Gore-Tex Keeps You Warm
In the winter, Gore-Tex keeps you warm. I just got back from a trip to Alaska and wore their Thermium jacket with a liner. I was…
Hed Stealth Vanquish 4 Limited Edition
After 35 years in business, Hed knows how to make a great wheel. The Hed Stealth Vanquish 4 looks good. This wheelset is only available to…