These are the shoes that inspired a few Scandinavian lads to create a new sport and an Internet sensation called Liquid Mountaineering. http://bit.ly/p4HEKN
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Hi-Tec V-LITE INFINITY HPI
These are the shoes that inspired a few Scandinavian lads to create a new sport and an Internet sensation called Liquid Mountaineering. http://bit.ly/p4HEKN
Thursday, July 14, 2011
2011 Giro Ionos
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Honey Stinger Waffle
Thursday, April 7, 2011
HiTec Granite Peak Parka
The 3-in-1 jacket has to be one of the most difficult garments to do well. Finding a mixture of fabrics and insulation to keep the bulk down and the fit acceptable can’t be easy.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Lock Laces
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Contera Adjusta-Pro radio chest harness
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Sugoi Piston 200 Tights
Thursday, February 17, 2011
T-Bar Ridge
Kiteboarding video by thegearhound
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Salomon S-Lab gaiters
Running in the springtime slop is similar to running the dry, dusty trail in high summer for one reason. Crap you don't want in your shoe bed, creeps in and plays spoiler.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Wigwam Snow Mountain Pro socks
Thursday, December 30, 2010
MEC Mercury Tights
Friday, December 10, 2010
Black Diamond Guide Gloves
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Terra Plana Evo running shoe
Monday, November 8, 2010
Sugoi Firewall LT glove
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Crankskins Crank wrap
When you own nice stuff, you want to maintain it like the day it joined the family. At least I do. I think I take good care of my gear, and it returns the favour with years of service.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Sugoi Hydrolite Jacket
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Sugoi R+R compression sock
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Gregory Wasatch Daypack
Thursday, August 19, 2010
MEC Tace Jacket (Sneak Peak)
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Inov-8 Debris Gaiter
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Skinz Road Bike Protector
I just dragged my road bike 1200km across the Rockies and back for some riding on the beautiful roads of the Columbia Valley. Even after my mishap with a garage door earlier this year, I still believe transporting a bike on a roof rack is the best way to go. The trouble is on the highway with bugs and stones messing up the front of your ride. My last cover from Sci-Con implodes after one highway journey and the choices in this niche market are pretty slim. Enter the Skinz protector. It covered the bars and the forks generously and nylon strapping secured around the load bars of the rack. Velcro strapping is also found near the saddle and the stem to keep in in place at high speed.
The entire protector folds up nicely into a pouch that doubles as the seat protector when the Skinz is in use. Durability has not been an issue yet but I suspect long exposure to the sun, and rain will weaken the lycra.
Skinz makes a wide variety of bike covers for the roof and the rear hitch.
PRICE about $80 CDN
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Drymax Maximum Protection Crew
Sinclair Canyon
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Ride around the Lake
Monday, July 19, 2010
Nike Free Running+
Friday, July 16, 2010
Vail Colorado. Close to my heart
Rapha Continental | Vail to Vail from RAPHA on Vimeo.
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Friday, July 2, 2010
Vittoria Zaffiro Pro
Sunday, June 20, 2010
More Core workout exercises
Thursday, June 17, 2010
MEC Quarter Knickers
Not many years ago, I was mocked openly for wearing knickers about town. Gladly, attitudes have come around and they are more widely available. This spring I dished out for these MEC Quarter knickers and I'm glad I did. This is my sixth pair of long shorts and these might be my fav. They are a riding short pure and simple, with articulated knees and roomy crotch. Whisper light and stretchy with a two position top button for letting it out a bit. The rear waist features additional webbing for a U-lock. The front slash pockets are zippered, but mysteriously missing are the mid-thigh pockets. Great short, so it may be too late in the season to find any more.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Sugoi RSR Short
Monday, June 7, 2010
Exclusive Bike Club
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Women's bikes
None of the hundreds of bikes in the newly renovated space at Revolution Cycle was built for me.
That’s because Revolution partnered with bike builder Specialized Canada to create the world’s first women’s concept store. Almost half their space is dedicated to women riders, which reflects the consumer base, says manager Ben Fedoruk.
Most have researched on the Internet or in magazines before they come in for a test ride, he says — and they know what they need.
“Girls aren’t the same. When they get on a bike that’s not built for them, they’re not happy; they’re not comfortable.
“This is women designing bikes for women.”
These are not just unisex frames painted in pretty colours. They’re designed from the wheels up with input from riders like Darcy Turenne. The Norco Bikes team rider was in Edmonton recently to sign autographs at United Cycle and show off the Vixa, the latest freeride unit she helped design.
A native of Comox, B.C., and former member of the national downhill mountain bike team, Turenne, 26, also hosted the television program The Ride Guide on the Outdoor Life Network. As an ambassador for Norco Bikes, she now spends almost 300 days a year on the road and in the saddle, so bike fit is really important.
“I wanted a bike that would suit my riding style. I basically just told them (Norco) what I wanted to use it for and what I wanted it to feel like, and the engineers came up with a mock draft of the geometry.”
According to Turenne, the Vixa has a shorter cockpit, with less reach from the seat to the handlebars, so it’s more comfortable. It’s also shorter in height and lighter than a unisex model, so it’s more nimble.
This is an exciting time for female cyclists, Turenne says. They’re attracting more media attention and corporate sponsorships, and all of the big bike companies are introducing women-specific lines.
“I think the support women are getting in the cycling industry is definitely attracting more female cyclists because there is product out there for them; they don’t feel excluded.
“Girls like to ride with other girls; it’s less intimidating. And having that product out there for us to use is really great, really good for the sport.”
Back at Revolution Cycle, Fedoruk says he’s seeing a lot of women who want to upgrade their wheels to more expensive models.
“They start out with maybe an $800 bike, but within two years, all of a sudden they’re bike junkies, and they read magazines all the time and they’re buying $4,000 bikes.”
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Sable googles
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Crank and File
The title above links you there but here is a sampling video on single speeds.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Rapha Pocket T
This is a high performance sleeper of a T-shirt. At first glance it looks like a overpriced T with an afterthought of a pocket slapped on the back quarter. But slip it on, cruise to the cafe and you'll be convinced this is no ordinary cotton garb. Because it's a blend it wicks, and stretches and looks casual but functions at a high level. I have a medium and it's form fitting, but the give and cut won't let it ride up in the rear when you're in the saddle. It's not race-day, but it's ride ready for casual pedaling or summer cruising.
True to Rapha attention to detail the pocket contains text of cycling lore.
PRICE about $85 CDN.