Spotlight Shifter 3.0

As much as I really don‘t want to admit it, I drop everything. My phone is usually the unfortunate victim of my clumsy nature, but it’s not alone. Flashlights are far from safe when it comes to my dropping abilities. I have dropped and broken a couple of flashlights in my day, which is incredibly … Read more

Timbuk2 Power Commute Laptop Messenger Bag

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

Detours D2R Trunk Bag

The Detours D2R trunk bag was great from start to finish. It’s a convenient way to carry things both by bike and by hand, and The D2R’s many features provide multiple uses in all conditions whether for the long tour or short commute. At a svelte 1.4 lbs weight unloaded, it could almost be argued … Read more

WINners and Losers

Two things about me: I sweat a lot; and any combination of jersey, base layer, bibs, and socks that I wear costs more than I have ever paid for a suit.  Because of that, there is no way I‘m going to use just any detergent to wash my gear.  Not only have I found that … Read more