Brian

Owner/Editor of Industryoutsider.com, outdoor enthusiast, photographer, animal lover, and collector of gadgets, cameras, knives, and firearms. Recreational shooter, and 2A supporter. A former competitive cyclist, I'm all about promoting bicycles as a transportation alternative. Life's too short to take things to seriously. Have fun. A bad day outdoors beats a good day at the office every time.

Caley Fretz Named Tech Editor of Velo

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Former associate tech editor and developer of Velo Bike Lab reviews promoted  BOULDER, Colo. -December, 2012 ‘” Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, today announced that Caley Fretz has been promoted to Tech Editor for both Velo Magazine and VeloNews.com.  Fretz has worked at Velo since September … Read more

The New Racing Weight Helps Cyclists, Triathletes, and Runners Hit Their Fastest Weight

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Boulder, CO, USA – December, 2012 – Certified sports nutritionist and best-selling author Matt Fitzgerald has updated his proven weight-management program for athletes in the new second edition of Racing Weight: How to Get Lean for Peak Performance. Three out of four endurance athletes are concerned about their body weight because they know that excess … Read more

12-12-12 Today Tiso Announces Their Electronic 12 Speed Group

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Details are pretty thin, but I’m sharing the info that I have received so far. – Brian This is a road bike component group that consists of four elements: rear derailleur, front derailleur, cassette and shifters. The system is covered by five international patents and two international trademarks. Shifting operation is controlled via a wireless … Read more

CLIF Bar Seasonal Flavors

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You’ve probably seen them in the stores, or if you’re a true CLIF fan, you’ve been actively seeking them out, and hoarding these limited edition flavors. I’m talking about the Iced Gingerbread, Peppermint Stick and Spiced Pumpkin Pie bars from CLIF. Because I’ve been good all year (wink, wink), the folks at CLIF were nice … Read more

Timbuk2 Power Commute Laptop Messenger Bag

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Timbuk2 started out as a small company producing messenger bags in a garage in 1989. Ten years later, they had an online presence. Today, they’re one of the major players when it comes to bags for cyclists. Part of that is because unlike big companies operated by men in suits, Timbuk2 is run by everyday … Read more