Recreational shooting and other stuff
Yesterday, Pennsylvania became the 20th state to enact a law requiring motorists to maintain a buffer zone between their vehicles and cyclists. What makes the state slightly different is that Pennsylvania is requiring four feet of room, rather than the three legislated by the previous nineteen states. But will one more foot really make a … Read more
Between building and maintaining a small fleet of bicycles for my family as well as friends and neighbors, it made sense to purchase a professional repair stand and tool kit. Although my initial tool kit cost several hundred dollars, the specialty tools that I have picked up over the years has easily doubled that, to … Read more
When you’re going out for a long ride, bringing along proper hydration plus something to snack on is absolutely critical. You’ve got to replace fluids and fuel your body. And it’s no secret that most cyclists love hot dogs. Few things are better than a delicious hot dog mid-ride. But how do you carry a … Read more
We’ve been trying to work with some of the volunteer and advocacy groups we met at Outdoor Retailer, to spread the word about enjoying the outdoors, as well as conservation and preservation for future generations. We’re fortunate that some of them have actually been seeking us out. This program is a great way to combine … Read more
More compression jerseys & bibshorts, innovative materials, convertible jackets, and stylish designs highlight the Italian maker’s newest Summer Collection OXNARD, Calif. and CASTEL D’ARIO, Italy -The 2012 Nalini Summer Collection of cycling apparel showcases new compression jerseys and bibshorts -the Nalini Compression line — plus innovative “Quick-Burst” convertible jackets and jerseys, fabrics with ceramic fibers, … Read more
We’re fans of LED lanterns for camping as well as emergencies. They’re safer around kids and pets than gas lanterns, and generally more durable then fluorescent lanterns, which don’t perform as well in lower temps either. A good LED lantern should provide bright area lighting for cooking and similar activities, and have the capability to … Read more