Mountainsmith Mountainlight Ghost 50

The Mountainsmith Mountainlight Ghost 50 multi-day pack combines economy, versatility, capacity, and extreme comfort. For anything short of expedition level mountaineering the Mountainlight Ghost 50 provides everything one needs for a successful trek, all for under $190.00. With thousands of miles of backpacking under my belt over the last four years, I have yet to … Read more

O-tus Safe Sounds Helmet Speakers Review

I‘m a long-time music lover, but even before making the switch from MTB to cycle touring, I realized that cycling with headphones just isn‘t for me.  Whether they are in-ear buds or simply cover the ear, I was never able to find that happy medium where I could hear my music while still picking up on normal … Read more

Reviews From “Al-prah’s Book Club”

I love training. I love reading blogs about training. I love reading books about training. And of the better ones on the subject is within eyesight and one that is “meh” at best, so I got to thinking I’d share this pair of selections from “Al-prah’s Book Club” I’m currently going through to pick up … Read more

Al Sets Us Straight On Planking

We like having Al on staff, because he dispenses good exercise advice. For free! – Brian   People do them all the time. The goal is to build strength in the abdomen and stability in the spinal column. The problem is not too many people actually know how to sequence their muscles correctly to perform … Read more

Detours D2R Trunk Bag

The Detours D2R trunk bag was great from start to finish. It’s a convenient way to carry things both by bike and by hand, and The D2R’s many features provide multiple uses in all conditions whether for the long tour or short commute. At a svelte 1.4 lbs weight unloaded, it could almost be argued … Read more