GIRO has long been at the forefront of helmet safety and advanced designs. Their latest Eclipse Pro features Spherical MIPS and has been worn by Team…
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Lace-up cycling shoes have long had a cult following. Back in the day, that’s all there was, then Big Velcro took over. Thankfully, hook-and-loop is now…
Riding with overshoes is always a clunky experience. I’ve honestly stopped riding intentionally when conditions warrant them. But, when temperatures rise just enough to ride outside…
There’s gravel everything these days. Some of those “gravel” items are merely flannel shirts or baggy shorts — none of which makes a gravel kit in…
In mountain biking, the connection points are worth stressing. Good grips, gloves, pedals, and shoes keep you on the bike. All the more so when you’re…
The original Giro Montaro MIPS helmet developed a following and established itself as one of Giro’s best selling trail helmets of all time. When I reviewed…
I am, first and foremost, an alpine climber. When I started mountain biking years ago, I did what many climbers do, and I rode my bike…
It’s time to look in the garage, the closet and our cars to determine just what gear has become indispensable during 2022. While overall quality remains…
It’s easy to think of helmets as just-in-case gear. Their real payout is when you take a good slam, and your head remains unscathed, right? Sort…
Of all the optimizations you can make to gain an aero advantage, swapping out your helmet is one of the most economical. Efficiently slicing through the…
A proper-fitting helmet should feel immediately secure on your head. There shouldn’t be any slop and it should essentially disappear while riding. It is a little…
Finding that right balance between protection, comfort, performance and price point can be tricky with today’s helmets. Luckily, there are now many MIPS-based and other helmets…
Monterey, CA has been home to the Sea Otter Classic for 28 years. Arguably the world’s largest cycling festival, Sea Otter is used by the bike…
Ready to take your helmet and goggle game to the next level? Giro makes a mark with the Zone MIPS helmet and Contact goggles. Seamless integration,…
Giro doesn’t mess around with head protection so it’s no wonder that the Range MIPS lid knocks it out of the park in every way possible. It’s…
With all the focus on aero these days, it’s obvious that helmets should be the leading edge of the hullabaloo. While other items can have incremental…
After my adventures with the Nutcase Street Gen 2 Street Sport helmet, I felt an urge for something lighter and cooler. The Giro Hex presented itself…
Winter riding can take its toll on the extremities. It doesn’t take long to turn your once-happy fingers into useless frozen hot dogs. Over the past…
Giro is always introducing new helmet designs. Some are ultralight and others are ultra-protective and the new Feature MTB Helmet is a little bit of all…
It had been a few years since I last purchased a road bike helmet. When its styling and pads started to lose their way, I was…