The Reggie Bike Kit Review
Why Do I Want To Yell “REGGIE” From The Top Of My Lungs Every Time I Put On My Reggie Bike Kit? I am reviewing the Reggie Bike Kit, but I always want to...
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Mountain Exploring With The Showers Pass MTB Kit
Initial Thoughts On The Showers Pass MTB Kit First of all, let me start out by saying that I have shifted away from pure mountain biking to more adventure riding. Aging, family commitments, and...
Running, Biking, And Hiking With Swiftwick Socks
And snowshoeing, skating, sledding, skiing….. well, you get the point. Initial Thoughts On Some Very Nice Swiftwick Socks Swiftwick’s moto, tagline, or catchphrase is “Chase Adventure. It Fits You.” That obviously speaks to many of...
The North Face Flight Series Warp Knit Dual Shorts Review
The North Face’s Flight Series was designed in collaboration with their team athletes, with the key focus idea being, “Run no matter what”. The Flight series collection incorporates FuseForm engineering, warp knit fabrication and FlashDry...
Headsweats Trucker Hats Review
Trucker hats can be found everywhere these days: at the bar, coffee shop, on backcountry ski tours, and pretty much any trail running adventure. I too have been sucked into the craze and often...
Women’s Cold Weather Running Guide
Many people put away their running shoes when cold weather and winter move in. Winter is actually one of my favorite times to be a runner. The trail options may be reduced, but a...
Bontrager RXL Bib Short Review
Over the years, logging miles on my road bike I have become a strong believe that few places as worthy of my hard earned dollars as a great pair of bibs. Cheap bibs chaffe,...
Showers Pass Crosspoint Hardshell Bike Glove Review
May in Colorado can be as brutally cold as January at times. Throw in a driving rain or hail storm, and you have quite the battle on your hands. In fact with 20 days...
New Balance Impact 3 Inch Graphic Short Review
Initial Impressions Integrating a new pair of shorts into your long run routine means that the shorts have got to be quick-drying, breathable, and of course, comfortable. The folks over at New Balance understand...
The North Face Women’s MA-X Short Sleeve Review
Train hard before you get into the outdoors to improve your performance when you do get there: that is the focus of The North Face Mountain Athletics line-up. This spring, I have had the...
Eddie Bauer Incendiary 1/4 Zip Pullover Review
First Thoughts on the Eddie Bauer Incendiary 1/4 zip pullover Shirt As the Incendiary ¼ zip is part of the Eddie Bauer First Ascent Series, I am expecting a high quality ‘Guide Built’...
Stio Basis Stretch Merino Crew Baselayer Review
Any outdoor enthusiast knows that the key to keeping the chill out starts with a high-quality baselayer. The Stio Basis Stretch Merino crew absolutely falls into this category. This baselayer has been unbelievably comfortable...
Patagonia Women’s Nano-Air Hoody Review
If you are in the market for a “do it all” kind of jacket, look no further than Patagonia’s latest offering, the Nano-Air Hoody. The Nano-Air is available for men and women, with and...
The North Face Better Than Naked Short Sleeve Review
The North Face Women’s Better Than Naked Short Sleeve is the best running shirt I’ve tested in the past 2 years. Wow, that seems like a pretty bold statement, but I will tell you...
Craft Active Extreme Concept Piece Base Layer Review
The key to any cold-weather clothing system starts with having the right the base layers. Swedish brand CRAFT has been pioneering functional apparel for serious athletes since 1977, focusing on the optimization of innovative...
Dakine Exodus Mountain Bike Glove Review
It has taken me years, but I’ve learned that even on cool days the intensity of the sun in Colorado can heat you up quickly, so lightweight materials are key to keeping cool and...
Dakine Static Jersey Review
Like a lot of mountain bikers these days, I don’t stick strictly to one style of riding. I bounce from cross country riding, all mountain riding, and downhilling on any given day. Many of...
Saucony Run Lux Short Sleeve Shirt Review
Breathable, wicking short sleeve shirts are a standard in most everyone’s workout attire and the Run Lux Short Sleeve by Saucony is another one to consider adding into your line-up. The Run Lux Short...
