Are you a fan of electric bikes?

It’s not that I’m totally opposed to them, but here’s a fine example of what happens when they get extremely popular. Yes, they are being referred to as a “silent killer” and with good reason. Besides the accidents in which people get killed outright, the fact that some use lead acid batteries makes them far … Read more

SCAPE Athlete Sunblock

Whether you participate in outdoor sports on a competitive level, or for fun and fitness, safety gear should always play an important role in your activities. This equipment can be as obvious as perhaps a helmet or rock climbing harness, or less obvious, like gloves, sunglasses and proper footwear. But with the amount of time … Read more

This article is worthless without photos!

Seriously. How canĀ  PoliceOne.com publish this article, about a Dutch tourist on a bicycle that was stopped for wearing a skirt that was too short, and not include photos? Sad times indeed.   It’s a poor substitute, but perhaps this will suffice until photographic evidence shows up:  

Electric Bicycles

Electric bicycles are like the Cruzbike recumbent – I want to like them, but can’t bring myself to. When I read this article, about a New England bicycle shop and their growing electric bicycle sales, I had to stop and scratch my head, as there is so much that is so wrong, on so many … Read more

Baffin Amazon Trail to Rapids shoe

Though they are probably best known for their polar proven winter footwear, Canadian-based Baffin actually offers a comprehensive line of footwear for all seasons, as well as extreme weather apparel. With the very late (as usual) arrival of spring in Utah, I had the opportunity to test out the men’s Amazon shoe, which is from … Read more