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Review: Bell Super Helmet

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Contemporary trail bikes are more capable than ever, making higher speeds much more easy to attain. It also means choosing to have a bit more protection is a prudent decision. Fortunately, helmet manufacturers have stepped up to fill the gap in the last few seasons with companies like Bell releasing models specifically to meet the increased […]

Review: Club Ride Freedom Short

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As women we have limited options for stylish mountain bike apparel, so I’m always on the lookout for more. When I came across Club Ride’s Freedom short online, I had to investigate further and reached out. Though we’ve been familiar with Club Ride for some time now, I was happy to see something in the women’s line that appealed […]

Your Helmet is Outdated: Bell / Giro Add MIPS Technology to Helmet Lineup

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Bell and Giro have long been leaders in progressive helmet technology, and their headwear has saved my noggin more than once. With companies like POC, Scott and Smith touting new helmet technology featuring the MIPS Brain Protection System, it was just a matter of time before Bell/Giro responded with offerings of their own. With contemporary […]

Betabrand Women’s Bike to Work Jacket

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Betabrand recently released a women’s Bike to Work Jacket in black for crowd funding on their site. Like their men’s version, it’s a Mackintosh style jacket made from a softshell material with a nod to biker culture with its offset zipper. I wore the sample around town for an evening as Jason documented the ride […]

Style Check: Shredly Louise MTB Knickers

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I discovered Shredly earlier this year (click here for my previous post) and am continuously impressed by how comfortable, durable and flattering these shorts are. (It’s true, you don’t have to look like a tomboy, or worse, a small guy when riding your bike!) In a market that doesn’t appear to listen to women, Shredly has […]

Style Check: Castelli Perla kit

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I shared the Castelli Perla jersey in a previous post, but I’m now happily sporting the entire Perla ensemble. The SoftFlex RS fabric used for the jerseys and shorts is my favorite to date. It is so soft and comfortable, yet still a high tech fabric that breathes and wicks well. Not to mention it is very […]

Review: Mission Workshop Acre Jacket

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If you’re a fan of gear blogs featuring technical apparel, you’re probably already familiar with the Schoeller label. For those new to the brand, the Swiss fabric mill specializes in the development and manufacturing of some of the most cutting edge, innovative fabrics available today. Unfortunately, these technologies come at a cost, and with a […]

Style Check: Shredly MTB Kit

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It’s hard finding trail riding gear that flatters the female form, and I’m always on the lookout for new brands that “get it.” Over the Christmas holiday, Jason and I met up with Sue and Bill from Ashland Mountain Adventures for a fun weekend of riding in San Luis Obispo. Sue was wearing a really […]

Review: Giro DJ and DND Gloves

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There’s no reason to keep those tore up and beat down gloves around when a fresh pair can be had for just a few bucks. Save the old ones for crappy weather, or dig days, and move on. Like a good set of fresh grips, a good new pair of gloves make a big difference […]

Style Check: Women’s Fair Weather Castelli Road Kit

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We’ve been experiencing some unusually warm weather in the Bay Area this winter, making it very difficult to stay indoors.  This weekend’s holiday extension meant a bonus ride day for us 9 to 5 types, and we took full advantage of it— first by sleeping in! Starting a little after 11am, we pedaled straight to […]

Style Check: Women’s Trail Riding Outfit

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Like many, I become a loyalist when I find a brand I really like. Whether it be a pair of mountain bike gloves, shorts or  a jersey – I often develop fan girl like tendencies once I find something that works for me. For instance, Troy Lee Designs is hands down (pun intended) my go-to […]

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