Exclusive! Interview With Marius Wrede Of Acros

Our friend and MTB legend, Steve Boehmke, helped organize an interview with Marius Wrede of Acros. For those of you living under a rock, Acros is the German company responsible for the groundbreaking A-GE hydraulic shifting system. Thanks Steve! Q. As the head of ACROS, do you define yourself first as a businessman, or as … Read more

Green Guru Gear

Looking for a cool gift for yourself, or another eco-minded outdoors person? Check out Green Guru Gear (www.greengurugear.com) for products made from re-purposed climbing rope or inner tubes. What started out as merely recycling used gear on a personal level has turned into an actual business. Based in Boulder, Colorado, Green Guru now offers an … Read more

Nalini And MOA Sport Continue As Choice Of Champions For The Pro Peloton

Eight teams competing in the three Grand Tours will don apparel made by Nalini and MOA Sport; replica team gear available from Albabici OXNARD, Calif., and CASTEL D’ARIO, Italy -Once again, nearly half the riders in the 2012 professional peloton and racing in the Giro d’Italia, Tour de France, and Vuelta de Espana will be … Read more

Review – Headsweats COOLMAX® Super Duty Shorty

Recently, I was asked to review the Headsweats COOLMAX® Super Duty Shorty.  This beanie is designed to keep sweat out of your face while still being highly breathable.  The only problem was that I received the product just before one of our coldest weeks of what has been a relatively mild winter.  However, I was … Read more

Gramicci Hires West Coast Regional Sales Manager

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. – February, 2012 – Gramicci, the 30 year old iconic climbing and outdoor apparel Company has hired Moss Bemis to be its Western Region Account Manager as part of a company wide sales and service expansion initiative. Bemis will be managing the business in California, Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada. “I have … Read more

Science Vs. Psychology – Which Can You Trust?

In the quest for better fitness and performance, many athletes mix conventional wisdom with new ideas and technology, hoping to find the right balance that gives them a competitive edge. That’s why we do warm-up and cool-down stretches before running, and try things like drinking beet juice before a bicycle race. Of course, one problem … Read more