By Adam Bowers Just in time for the (all too soon) cold weather, Clif Bar released their Seasonal Peppermint Stick flavor Clif Bar. As is usually the case for Clif Bar, this flavor is a hit. Like the name suggests, the Peppermint Stick tastes exactly like peppermint. In fact, you might as well be holding [...]
By Matt Reece So you’ve been hearing all this talk about embrocation and you’re not sure what to try first. One brand we have grown very fond of around here, and not just because they bought us beers one rainy night, is Mad Alchemy. Pete Smith, the creator of Mad Alchemy, realized one day most [...]
By Rex Reynolds Fall is here, and as the weather turns cool and damp, there are a few ways cyclists can stay warm and keep their legs protected from the elements. A newer rider may opt for a pair of knee or leg warmers from the rack of their favorite local bike shop, while some [...]
By Adam Bowers When I used to think of triathlon apparel, a few well known companies: Zoot, 2XU, DeSoto, TYR, etc. came to mind. Now, though, I can add more one brand to that list: Trinity. Trinity is a relative newcomer to the tri apparel game. It was founded in the summer of 2009, and [...]
By Laurence Kelly The Burley Travoy is a two-wheeled handcart style bike trailer. Weighing in at only ten pounds, it can carry six times its own weight. The oversized wheels get up and down stairs easily, even when it’s fully loaded. With its quick release wheels and handles, the trailer can fold up into a [...]
By Pat Engleman When this bike first came out of the box I said ”It is too pretty to get dirty.” The light blue paint job, subtle yet striking graphics, stainless steel custom head badge, and the internal cable routing make this cross machine worthy of placement among the jewels of royals, not the sand [...]
By Bruckner Chase Pool swimming is all about technique and time, and once you start swimming more than fifty meters developing a sense of pace is critical to improving performance over every event from the 100 to the mile. Â The challenge is that clocks on the wall (If they are present.) are often hard to [...]
By Matt Reece We are really hard on socks around here and most of what is sent to us does not make it through the testing phase. The rare sock brands that withstand the miles we put on them while running and riding are the chosen few you have read about in here. So when [...]
By Adam Bowers If you’re tired of using old bath or beach towels to mark your rack spot in the transition area, then the T-Mat Pro is just what you’ve been looking for. The T-Mat Pro is a 21” by 30” neoprene mat that easily rolls up and fits into your gear bag. Because it’s [...]
By Patricia Santucci We usually write about the newest products as fast as we can around here. Saddles, however, can be a challenge because no one saddle works for everyone. The Fizik Vesta is no exception to this rule. I loved my previous saddle and when the Fizik Vesta came in for review I was [...]
