Recreational shooting and other outdoorsy stuff
As gas prices are becoming rather painful on the wallet, more and more folks are looking for ways to save a few bucks. While cycling is obviously an option, a folding bike offers a great amount of flexibility for many commuters. With that in mind, I set out to throw a few questions at someone … Read more
The state of California has a perpetual budget crisis. Not enough money for public services like police, fire, and ambulance drivers. Schools are a disgrace. Utilities cost an arm and a leg, even with Enron executives in jail or pine boxes. I read about a freeway widening project that was going to take ten years, … Read more
The wait is finally over. My husband saw the prototype of the RideOut Technologies Carbon Comfort Saddle at Interbike 2009, and I’ve finally got one of my own, with the pink trim. For the technical details, click here. If you want to know what it’s like to actually ride, continue reading. Let me point out … Read more
In the US, cyclists have to deal with bad roads, rude drivers, and all manner of other hazards. But they truly have it good compared to some cyclists in South Africa. Imagine you’re grinding up a trail on your expensive mountain bike, and a guy (or gang of thugs) jumps out of the bush with … Read more
It’s not that I’m totally opposed to them, but here’s a fine example of what happens when they get extremely popular. Yes, they are being referred to as a “silent killer” and with good reason. Besides the accidents in which people get killed outright, the fact that some use lead acid batteries makes them far … Read more
Whether you participate in outdoor sports on a competitive level, or for fun and fitness, safety gear should always play an important role in your activities. This equipment can be as obvious as perhaps a helmet or rock climbing harness, or less obvious, like gloves, sunglasses and proper footwear. But with the amount of time … Read more