New biking features in Google Maps are now available, ten years after they were first launched. Since February, Google said, that there’s been a 69%…
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Commemorative Pelican First Aid Kit
I travel with Pelican and the Commemorative Pelican First Aid Kit caught my eye…Dave Parker started Pelican in 1976 from the garage of his home in…
Mark’s Monster Cross Bike
Mark’s Monster Cross bike is the subject of the 4th episode of Late Night in the Shop. Monster Cross is in between a cyclocross and…
Rugged Power to Go: Adventure H20 6k
The Adventure H20 6K portable chargers from myCharge (on Amazon for $39.99) are built to withstand any condition. One of them will provide the power…
4th of July Holiday Weekend 2020
Hope you’re healthy and well. Also, that you find some peace and quiet this weekend. Here’s the view from a pine forest floor. Taking some…
VanMoof: Time to Ride the Future
Banned from TV in France for creating a climate of fear, here’s a @VanMoof ad you shouldn’t skip. Ed. note: we don’t normally run ads…
First Day of Summer
First day of summer. At the lake. King County (Seattle) is in Phase 2 of the Safe Start plan. That means recreation is open and includes…
Lobster Lock Attached Folding Lock
The Lobster Lock attached folding lock is a solid option for those rediscovering the bike. After buying a new bike, you don’t want it stolen.…
Justin Williams Bike Racer
Justin Williams won the Manhattan Beach Grand Prix in 2018. After an early attack he stayed away and crossed the finish line by a healthy…
Late Night at the Shop: Cracking a Cassette
We hope you all enjoy a long weekend and are healthy. Mark and I will have another late night in the shop. This time shooting…