Review: Clarus LED Lantern

I love inexpensive gadgets. That‘s why I was happy to test out UCO‘s Clarus LED Lantern. The folks at Industrial Revolution graciously hooked us up with one during the Summer Outdoor Retailer Show. I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised! Flashlights are incredibly useful but often you don‘t realize that until you don‘t have … Read more

Review: OOFOS OOahh Slide Recovery Sandals

I’m guessing that there are very few people out there who don’t experience a bit of pain or at least a little discomfort after a serious workout or outdoor activity.  There’s a reason that folks repeat the phrase “feel the burn” like it’s a good thing.  At least for me, the part of my body … Read more

National Bike Challenge Reaches 10 Million Miles

Denver, CO – August 9, 2012 – With her polka-dot pinwheel spinning in the wind, Amy Schiebel propelled the National Bike Challenge past 10 million miles this morning. Riding three miles to work on her Electra cruiser, the Denver resident logged the trip that pushed the national initiative past its goal — three weeks before … Read more

Should Cyclists Olympic Lift?

I say no. There is an extremely large movement skill factor required to perform the lifts correct, and as Jim Rutberg from Carmichael Training Systems told me “there’s a reason a lot of us went into endurance sports: we just aren’t that coordinated!”These lifts are pretty dangerous every for experienced lifters, let alone a population … Read more