Used everywhere, for all weather and conditions, the Outdoor Vitals Ultralight Merino Hoodie has become a staple for early morning trail runs, around town or as…
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Shimano’s S-Phyre lineup represents their best products. The all-new S-Phyre Magnetic Sunglasses not only have all the features you’d expect in the latest cycling sunglasses, they…
Growing up, I kept an ancient Coleman cooler in the car for the tail end of long trips. I knew I’d get back, greeted by melted…
Hoka just never ceases to amaze me. From their humble beginnings to where they are now, Hoka has always stuck to their guns by making arguably…
The 2023 Trek Domane went on a serious diet for its 4th generation. Now with just half the IsoSpeed as before, wider tires and a comfort-tuned…
The team at Pearl Izumi has absolutely outdone themselves with the new Attack Air Bib Shorts. Arriving late last summer, these have been a staple for…
Artilect is a pretty young brand. They only launched their first lineup in 2021, but you wouldn’t know it looking at the quality materials and design…
The latest Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 group was launched August 2021 in the middle of the pandemic. We collectively ogled over the new semi-wireless design and…
Having a variety of jersey thicknesses and sleeve length is a must for year-round cycling. Velocio’s Signature Long Sleeve Jersey offers added warmth and protection in…
With a long history of well-designed running vests, packs, belts, and handhelds, Nathan has recently tried their hand at a running sling. The concept is a…
When you combine an optimized synthetic layer with Merino wool where odor management matters, you get the Arc’teryx RHO Hybrid Crew Neck long-sleeve base layer. This…
The Black Diamond Vision Hybrid Hoody is exciting – not because it’s another potential solution to the alpine layering problem of warmth vs. weight vs. weather-readiness. Although…
It’s hard to believe we’ve now had over 20 years of the Cannondale Synapse. For that anniversary, the all-new Cannondale Synapse Carbon 1 RLE was released.…
The mountaineering world calls again and again for highly technical pants – the OR Cirque, the Mountain Hardwear Chockstone, the North Face’s Chamlang. But why not…
Bib knickers are some of my favorite pieces of kit, because they are just so versatile. For most conditions, you can wear them all winter, but…
With a wide variety of fuel and hydration mixes on the market, it’s tough to say what works best for your body. But, we should be…
Santini is a legend in the world of cycling apparel. As the official kit supplier of the Tour de France, their apparel is racing-focused, but the…
Tifosi continues to be a brand to watch. With extraordinarily high value-per-dollar, their sunglasses are a magnet for deal-seekers like me. I want quality features, reliability,…
Black Diamond pitons were the foundation of American aid climbing, and from invention to today, no company makes a better all-around cam. Yet, it’s easy to…
Most cycling jackets come in two varieties: windproof or waterproof. A lightweight windbreaker is necessary for cool mountain descents on a summer morning, but adding something…