Confession: I wasn’t sure about the Pearl Izumi X Alp Drift II shoes. They looked a bit too much like tennis shoes. A bit about me. I’m a mountain biker. I take spin classes in the winter but I don’t use my bike to commute. I’d say that I’m quintessentially a baggies and jersey girl. [...]
As athletes, we know that winter and spring months inevitably mean…. training in the dark. Where I live and train, winter is long. And getting volume in absolutely means riding and running pre-dawn or post-dusk, most often on remote roads devoid of shoulders or streetlights. Add in plenty of snow and a fair dose [...]
Bellwether is a brand that for many cyclists was associated with the recreational rider, not the cool-guy roadie. Their products were geared more towards the entry level cyclist with the lime green safety vests and the like. Recently though Bellwether has changed their game and has began making some high end, but not expensive shorts [...]
Looking for a short that performs climbing uphill, bombing downhill, hopping rocks or commuting to work? Then the Loeka Freeride is the perfect shorts for you. Designed by Coreena Fletcher, a woman’s downhill racer, the clothes are built and tested over and over to make sure they fit the woman’s body. The clothes are meant [...]
Arm and knee warmers are a great way to stretch your cycling wardrobe and be ready for what greets you outside. During the spring and fall season temperatures can range widely and change on a dime. Or maybe you have to get on the bike early in the morning when the temperature is still cold. [...]
There are several ways to combat the chill of spring or fall when going for a spin on the roads. Knee or full leg warmers help with the lower leg, but do nothing to keep your upper leg warm. The P.R.O. Thermal Bib Short from Pearl Izumi just may be the perfect solution. To add [...]
I rate bib shorts on an hourly scale. That is, how many hours can I ride in the shorts before becoming uncomfortable. Some shorts are low, only a rating of 1 or 2. The P.R.O. LTB Bib Shorts from Pearl Izumi rate don’t get a number, they get an all day rating. When I know [...]
The Munday’s Best khaki pant by Mountain Hardwear makes an attractive, versatile addition to one’s wardrobe, no matter what your activity level. These light weight pants are constructed of 97% nylon (3% elastane), allowing for excellent wicking and ventilation for more ardent activities. These pants are equally fit for relaxing in. They have become one [...]
