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Did you know that statistically, runners had less injury before the days of the modern running shoe? Before the day Phil Knight used his wife‘s waffle iron to make the first soles of Nike, elite runners were running in extremely minimal shoes. No two-inch heel, no gel or air cushioning, just fabric and stitches. I … Read more
After reviewing at least a couple dozen different socks for this site, I have come to some very simple conclusions: You can never have too many good socks,and socks are the great equalizer, as we can all afford the very best available. It doesn’t matter whether you are a part time athlete with an office … Read more
Veteran-Owned Premium Performance Eyewear Manufacturer Reminds All Americans to Recognize and Remember Those Who Served Come November 11 On November 11, our nation will once again pause to observe Veteran‘s Day ‘” a uniquely American Holiday set aside to honor and recognize generations who have served in our armed forces. It‘s a day filled with parades, … Read more
Chrome started out with pretty utilitarian bags, but they currently offer a lot more than that. They also make clothing and shoes for urban cyclists, but without the bright colors and form-fitting cut of typical lycra kit. Instead, their designers look to classic pieces for inspiration. This shows up in every aspect of their products, … Read more
CamelBak has a history of innovation, beginning with their first hydration pack for cyclists. They have become so ingrained into the outdoors lexicon that “CamelBak” is frequently used as a generic term for a hydration pack. But they produce more than just hydration packs. CamelBak also offers an extensive line of water bottles for biking, … Read more
Unlike the song I pulled the title of this article from, this is truly ironic. When I started Industry Outsider on January 1, of 2007, I made it clear that the site was going to be all about cycling. Cycling, Cycling, Cycling! Sure, there were plenty of articles that were only vaguely cycling-related, and quite … Read more