Keep Your Cool with the Castelli Climber’s 2.0 Jersey

The hottest months of the year are here. Be prepared with the Castelli Climber‘s 2.0 Jersey. The Castelli Climber’s 2.0 Jersey is not just a rebrand of the original Climber‘s Jersey. It is a total redesign, and the gains made with the redo are obvious when comparing the two. I purchased the original Castelli Climber‘s Jersey … Read more

Cenote from Polar Bottle now available!

Polar Bottle launches Cenote – first hydration system with 4 recyclable reservoirs Start your adventure with a fresh Cenote reservoir.  Responding to pleas from customers for a reservoir that did not require cleaning, the hydration innovators at Polar Bottle developed Cenote.  Cenote is the first hydration system with recyclable reservoirs and the only one with … Read more

SANTINI BCOOL: High Tech to Fight High Temps

A summer of comfort, Santini Maglificio Sportivo presents a series of revolutionary garments, specifically designed for cyclists competing in the most demanding environments. Performance and comfort without compromise, even on the hottest days. Studied fit, enhanced aerodynamics, impeccable style and maximum freshness. Discover all these features along with the pioneering ventilation system incorporated into all … Read more

Brooks Lodge, Katmai National Park

We’ve got plenty of gear reviews coming up, but ahead of that, I wanted to throw out this shameless plug for Brooks Lodge, in Katmai National Park, Alaska. We just returned from a stay at their campgrounds (they have rustic cabin-style options as well), as part of our Alaskan vacation. Rather than settle for merely camping, … Read more

Exustar SPD Sandals Save Bicycle Tourist

When $400 Cycling Shoes Failed Him, $99 Exustar Sandals Allowed Him to Tour and Commute Again Fort Collins, CO (CFEpr+)  – – Long-time cycling commuter, bicycle tourist, and Disneyland ride engineer Dave Hertwig was within inches of canceling his planned Spring bicycle tour with two friends in the Trinity Alps of California due to severe foot … Read more

Apidura Mountain Frame Pack Long-Term Review

Back in January, I gave my initial thoughts on the Apidura Mountain Frame Pack. Since then, I have ridden many more gravel miles with this pack. It continues to impress me and has become my favorite frame pack for long-distance gravel rides. The initial quality impressions of the Apidura Mountain Frame Pack have been confirmed … Read more