Recreational shooting and other outdoorsy stuff
Alex (Steak Sauce) Even here in the mid-South, some serious cold is already moving in. There have been several mornings, and even some afternoons, where it‘s just too cold to get away with only arm and knee warmers and/or long-sleeve base layers under summer jerseys. Still, adding heavier outer layers to your cycling wardrobe doesn‘t mean you have … Read more
It seems that sometimes when assembling a winter riding wardrobe, we concentrate on jackets, jerseys, and tights, with extremities being an afterthought. But research has shown that up to 30% of heat loss from your body in cold, dry conditions occurs through your hands and feet. An additional 40% is lost through your head. Because … Read more
Part of growing up is sometimes facing the reality that certain beliefs and understandings you have about the world are false. Looking back, I don‘t remember having much difficulty dealing with the realization that, contrary to what my parents and others told me, there actually wasn‘t a fat man in a red suit sliding down … Read more
Base layers are the perhaps the most functional pieces of your entire cycling wardrobe. Choosing the right base layer means being able to wear short sleeve summer jerseys from smokin‘ hot temperatures down to 40 degrees or less. Base layers mean that a light long sleeve jersey can be just the ticket for a ride … Read more
As Shrek was finally able to convince Donkey, Ogres are like onions, because they both have layers. What you see on the outside is not all there is to them. When gearing up for outdoor riding in the cold, you also want to be like an onion by dressing in layers. Over the next few … Read more
The first thing that one notices about the new Specialized S-Works Chicane is that the shaping of the saddle is much different than the other Specialized offerings. The Specialized Chicane still offers 3 different widths for sit-bone placement, but the overall seating platform for the saddle isn‘t as flat as the Toupé or Romin. The … Read more