It’s that time of year when Zwift is more realistic, but outside is calling. So, in spite of near-freezing daytime temperatures and snow on the ground,…
Author: Jason Mitchell
Jason Mitchell
A native of the Pacific Northwest, Jason quickly developed a love for the outdoors and a thing for mountains. That infatuation continues as he founded this site in 1999 -- sharing his love of road biking, mountain biking, trail running and skiing. That passion is channeled into every article or gear review he writes. Utah's Wasatch Mountains are his playground.
When the weather is iffy, or just plain cold, a windproof jacket is always a good idea. But, when that windproof jacket also features Gore-Tex panels…
Over the years, I’ve worn a wide variety of Salomon trail runners. In fact, almost 25 years ago, they were the first pair of trail running-specific…
Over the past couple of years, we’ve all watched as eBikes have gotten more and more ubiquitous. And, they now come in all shapes and sizes…
Tired, sore legs can be a buzzkill. But what if you had a way to massage them like a pro with a personal deep tissue massage…
Canyon’s mountain bike lineup offers something for everyone. And, they have been riffing on their Spectral and Lux models recently — splitting their XC and enduro…
Just earlier this year, Tifosi launched the Rail Race, which has become my personal go-to sunglass for cycling and trail running. But, with that big of…
A good wind jacket is one of the most versatile pieces of kit. With proper layering, it can get you through winter while taking the edge…
Over the past few years, Hammerhead has garnered a lot of attention with their modern bike computers. Fueled by advanced technology and a rich feature-set, the…
Cold weather running is best met with extra layers for added warmth, compression and comfort. While some may be okay with shorts, I prefer lightweight joggers…
Layering for a cold ride always requires a bit of mental math. Based on the temperature, wind and cloud cover, it takes me a bit to…
Before digging in, let me be as clear as possible with this one — we all need a pair of thermal bib shorts like the Velocio…
Way back in the 1900’s, Ibex began producing and selling clothing made from naturally-awesome merino wool. Merino wool from Australia and New Zealand remains the finest…
While some might argue that The North Face has too large of a product line to make great trail running shoes. Well, the VECTIV Infinite trail…
After a series of pandemic-related worldwide lockdowns, indoor cycling has skyrocketed. But, even before that, many riders (myself included) had already adopted Zwift as the official…
You may have seen NeoPro’s kits on social media, touting them as “the price that kits should be.” We hear you, NeoPro, and do recognize that…
Hot on the heels of the all-new Trek Domane SLR comes a stealth eBike iteration of the venerable cobble-crusher. Built with a road bike-tuned version of…
Getting the right set of tires can make the difference between riding a slug or a rocket ship. Large, slow, sticky knobbies are great for DH…
Ditching your front derailleur is a widely-accepted move for mountain and gravel bikes. And, it has become common for triathlon and time trials. That being said,…
Pedal-based power meters may just be the perfect solution for bike testers, like myself. But, I’m not the only target audience. If you travel regularly and…