Purpose made cycling clothing has traditionally been a bit dorky. Walking around in spandex will draw looks from passersby pretty much anywhere. Fortunately, things have been improving over the past…
The new 29x2.6 tires are now showing up in shops across the country. So what category do these tires fall under? Plus tires? Plus Minus? Mini+? There has been a…
In the early days of mass produced bicycles, they were often used as simple affordable transportation to allow people and cargo to get from place to place easier. As automobiles…
I had to try it out for myself to decide! It’s 8:30 on a beautiful April morning and I’m happily rolling down the Blue Ridge Parkway on a rather unique…
We have arrived at that glorious time of year when daylight begins to stretch well into the evening hours! More daylight is always something I really appreciate after dragging through…
What do all these numbers mean?? Shopping for a mountain bike is fun, but it can be overwhelming. There are so many different factors when you’re shopping: components, wheel size,…
Advances in mountain bike technology coupled with the constantly changing “standards” can be almost overwhelming at times to a lot of riders. Pervasive marketing and internet forum discussions can make…
What makes a mountain bike component special? I guess there are a lot of potential reasons. One particular factor that can really make a component really show it’s worth is…
“Hold a lotta water and gear” - H.A.W.G. It really is an appropriate name for a pack of this size. But in this latest iteration it somehow manages to do…
How many times have you looked outside and talked yourself out of going on a ride? Crummy weather, long work days, or even just laziness can drive many of us…