Water bottles are all the craze these days. Each and every company puts a different spin on delivering water to you via the following features: BPA free, stainless steel, extra cool, seal proof lid, carbonation safe, and the list goes on and on. Clean Bottle puts an entirely different spin to your typical bike bottle [...]
When you mention the company SmartWool, most people would say, “Yeah, that sock company!” Fortunately, SmartWool makes more than just socks these days. This spring, Smartwool updated their women’s Cottonwood Jersey, and I got a chance to test it out. The Cottonwood Jersey features Technical Knit Merino fabric in the body and polyester mesh panels [...]
Lightload towels are one of the best products we have come across this season. They are perfect for hiking, cycling, traveling, camping, and any other activity you can think of. We tested the hand towel sizes which fits in the palm of your hand while in the package which makes it perfect when space is [...]
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 [...]
One of our favorite shades this season, the Native Endo, not only performs like sport sunglasses, but look pretty bad ass too. A common trend that sunglass makers are picking up on is that consumers/athletes want a shade that fits their performance and fashion needs. Plain and simple, Native Eyewear gets this concept. We’ve tested [...]
Oakley has long been at the forefront of sunglass style and technology. Always pushing the limits of performance, the Jawbone represents the latest incarnation of sports oriented eyewear. Intended for use while running, cycling, etc. The pair I reviewed had the vented Transition lenses. The Transition lens adjusts the tint of the Jawbones to the [...]
