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.

30,000 Bicyclists, 12 Million Miles, One National Triumph

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From coast to coast, National Bike Challenge gets America riding! Washington, D.C. – September 12, 2012 – After a collective journey of more than 12 million miles that spanned all 50 states, the 2012 National Bike Challengepassed the finish line on August 31. In just four months, the friendly, online competition — sponsored by Kimberly-Clark … Read more

Spotlight Rescue LED Light And Super Charger

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Last month, we reviewed the Shifter 1.0 and 2.0 from Spotlight, and found them to be handy little lights. But Spotlight also has some impressive rechargeable lights with noteworthy features. In keeping with the National Preparedness Month theme, here’s a couple of products that can help you be prepared at home and while traveling. First … Read more

Eco Vessel – Water Bottles Worth Mentioning

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There are probably hundreds, if not thousands, of different water bottle manufacturers out there. But the number of companies producing bottles worth mentioning are far fewer. Eco Vessel is one them. Like many brands we write about, Eco Vessel was started by a forward-thinking individual looking to make a difference. Jon Fox probably despises single-use … Read more

Cardsharp2: That’s Not A Knife. Oh Wait, It Is!

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Being prepared isn’t just about having stockpiles of food, water, and toilet paper. Although National Preparedness Month is centered around reminding us to be prepared for emergencies, at IndustryOutsider, we’d like to help our readers deal with the little day to day issues that crop up too. Some time ago, I stumbled upon the Cardsharp2® … Read more

Chris Carmichael’s Updated Time-Crunched Cyclist Offers More Ways to High Speed

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Boulder, CO, USA – September, 2012 – Elite cycling coach Chris Carmichael has updated and improved his best-selling book The Time-Crunched Cyclist: Fit, Fast, Powerful in 6 Hours a Week. With this new edition, cyclists can get fit faster with 8 time-crunched training programs for road racing, cyclocross, mountain bike events, Gran Fondos, century rides, … Read more