As I slogged into a 15mph breeze among North America’s tallest sand dunes, my every footfall kicked up a cloud of fine sand which was caught by the wind and carried back into my lower legs. Until the serious climbing…
Random Bits, Reviews
Hillsound Equipment Debuts FlexSteps Crampon at Snow Show
by Brian •
Vancouver, BC (January, 2019)– Hillsound Equipment, the leading producer of winter traction equipment and gaiters for outdoor enthusiasts, is excited to announce the debut of their FlexSteps crampons at the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show in Denver later this month. The…
Random Bits
Peter Sagan’s Book My World Now Available in the U.S. and Canada
by Guest Contributor •
Boulder, CO, USA — December, 2018 — In his new memoir My World, Peter Sagan, cycling’s top rider and favorite personality, shares his bike racing journey with fans. The 3-time world champion and 2018 Paris–Roubaix victor takes readers behind the scenes of…
Random Bits
Don’t text and drive. More than just a PSA.
by Guest Contributor •
We got this recently from Garneau. Please pass it along, as it’s a great reminder this time of year. Dear friends, The holidays, in all their brilliance, are a wonderful time of year, but they can also be a time…
Outdoor Gear, Reviews
SPOT X – Keep in Touch, Stay Safe
by Mark •
Friends and family worry about us and maybe they should just a little. If something goes wrong during a trip, how will we get help? Even if nothing goes wrong, our husbands, wives, and friends like to know that we…
Cycling, Reviews
Cyclist gift idea: Silca Pista Plus Floor Pump
by Brian •
Check out the Pista Plus Floor Pump from Silca if you’re shopping for a cyclist (or yourself) this holiday season. Silca has been “the” pump to have since 1962, and their overall design and feature set hasn’t really changed much. That’s…