It helps to know that helmet development was driven by UCI rules requiring pros to wear them (after a death in the peloton), which meant…
gear
Kari Traa Svala Tee
Kari Traa recently sent us the Svala tee and Pam has been wearing it to workout and ride MTB. As I shared in my post…
Assos Introduces the XC Collection
And, if you need any further proof of traditional road being dead, Assos introduces the XC collection for mountain biking. That’s Assos, a legend of…
Duer Jeans for Bike Month
At the risk of using a dated cultural reference, I always wanted a pair of Chuck Norris Action Jeans. You know why, because they “won’t…
Gore-Tex Stretch Jacket
If you’re trying to understand why a cycling rain jacket costs $369 instead of $29, here’s why: it’s ok to sweat in the Gore-Tex Stretch…
Alpinestars Drop Pro Kit
Ebikes are not exactly welcome on the trails in the Pacific Northwest, but if you’re going to ride one and with the increased speeds, Alpinestars…
Bialetti Musa and Grinder
Bialetti, an Italian brand best known for its Moka Express is the #1 seller in Italy and has grown in the US and international markets…
Rapha Explore: Cargo Bib Shorts
It’s been said repeatedly (by us mostly) that adventure is where all the innovation is happening in the road category. Several reasons for that, some…
Freitag F155 Clapton: Individual By Day, Reflective By Night
I’ve acquired so many bags writing about bikes and cameras, that I could decide which to use just by venue. There’s a fancy one for…
POC Ventral Light, Fast, and Breezy
Note: after pulling this down I’m republishing it with apologies to POC. I was attending a camera launch, got POC’s PR and missed the detail in…