Brian

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

Stuffits. Get stuffed!

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Well, your shoes should get stuffed. If you walk, jog, run, ride a bike, or engage in any activity that leaves you with damp, smelly shoes, check out Stuffits Shoe Savers. Maybe you’ve been stuffing balled up newspaper into your shoes for years, and don’t see any reason to change.  But change is good, so … Read more

Can you write well? Do you know bikes?

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BikeTrailerShop.com is looking for an internet marketing person. Yeah, I would be perfect for the job, but I already have a full time job, and it seems like I’m doing this kind of work for free for everyone else. Why would I want to get paid for it? Seriously though, you can see the job … Read more

Almost last minute holiday gift ideas

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Since I started this blog, I’ve gotten to know some pretty cool people in the industry. Not just racers and guys with dream jobs in the cycling industry,  (I’m talkin’ about you, Tim Jackson!) but everyday people with a passion for the sport, who decided to start a business selling cycling-related gear and clothing. So … Read more

Time flies

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Welcome to the holiday season! I’ve been so busy with shopping for bike parts, replacing bike parts, testing bike parts, buying and selling bike parts on eBay, and even sneaking a few rides in when it wasn’t snowing or freezing, I’ve neglected to write anything. Rather than take yet another cheap shot at vBulletin4 beta, … Read more

Time to pay the bills

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In a normal year, I make exactly nothing from my blog. That doesn’t quite cover the nominal cost of domain registration or the hosting bill. If you’d like to contribute something to offset the cost, feel free to click through the ads to the right and buy something nice for yourself, or a cyclist friend. … Read more