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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 […]

Style Check: Castelli Coco Kit

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I like to dress for the trail with a bit of flair, so when I discovered Castelli’s Coco kit, I had to track it down to have one of my own. It’s an eye-catching kit; the black shorts and jersey feature a golden glitter Castelli logo and python print on the jersey and shorts. Finding […]

Baggy short picks from Aerotech, Funkier and Zoic

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We’re a bit obsessed with good looking high end technical apparel made from premium fabrics, but that doesn’t mean you need to spend a ton to have versatile and functional pieces in your cycling wardrobe. We found three shorts that are solid performers in the baggy trail riding short category that might not have been […]

Bike to Work Collection from Betabrand

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Just because we live for weekend adventures doesn’t mean one can’t dress for it daily and look still look good. Any regular bike commuter knows to always be on your toes; so why wear clothing that hinders movement, or lets you perform at less than your best? Betabrand’s line of Bike to Work clothing is […]

Review: Dakine Syncline Short

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When I’m headed out for a day of riding that involves pedaling, long travel bikes and burly terrain, the shorts I dig out—provided they’re not already in the hamper— are the Syncline shorts by Dakine. Although they’re a tad wider in the thighs than I’d prefer, the relaxed fit means my knee guards will fit […]

Smartwool PhD Hyfi Merino Wool Vest Review

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Merino wool is great stuff to wear riding bikes, but not all merino is created equal. Over the years I’ve accumulated a number wool riding pieces, and while a few are so comfortable I could wear every day, some feature the scratchy feeling that comes with the lower grade stuff. Others have snagged and developed […]

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