Arkel Randonneur Rack

I love my road bike.  Carbon goodness is everywhere: frame, fork, handlebars, stem, crankarms, seatpost, seat, derailleurs, and various other places.  However, therein lies my predicament.  My affection for my road bike forces me to give all my attention and money to it.  It also means that my road bike is my do-it-all bike.  From … Read more

Pelican 1055 Tablet & Reader Hard Case

In the past, I’ve counted on Pelican cases to protect my $10,000+ medium format film camera as well as professional video equipment. On more than one occasion, I even found myself standing on a 1600 case to shoot over a crowd – they’re that tough, and never let me down. There are still a couple … Read more

The Maxxis Re-Fuse 700X25C Tire – Beat The Flats

The Rubber Met the Road….. and WHIPPED it! Some cyclists have trouble finding that “just right” pair of bib shorts, or the helmet that sits on their head without pinching.  For me, it was finding a set of tires for my road bike.  I can‘t even remember all of the tires that I have demolished … Read more

Moving Comfort Sports Bra

Ladies, one thing we all have in common is the stress and aggravation that goes into finding a sports bra that is comfortable, functional and at least a bit attractive. Whether you‘re an ‘˜A‘ where all you can find is cheap cotton, or a ‘˜DD‘ where you are forced to double up and get out … Read more

2012 HP Velotechnik Gekko fx Review

Picture a bicycle in your mind.  What do you see?  A road racer with low, hooked handle bars?  An upright  Dutch-style bike?  A full suspension, knobby tired mountain bike?  A brightly painted beach cruiser? Now picture a folding bicycle.  What does it look like?  Tiny wheels?  Long seat post?  Someone on it looks like a … Read more