Banked turns are more fun
Meet my cat Enoki. She’s a lynx point kitty living her best life in Portland, Oregon, where she was raised as an adventure cat that enjoys travel and outdoor adventures. I take her everywhere with me, on adventures ranging from cycling, cross-country skiing, canoeing, camping, and more; the activity that gets the most attention though, […]
There are only a few solid options for carrying a rigid paddle board on the roof rack of your vehicle. After evaluating the options and getting feedback from the regulars in the Portland SUP community, the Yakima SUP Dawg roof rack stood out as the most appealing option, thanks to the ease of loading, security […]
The Nautical series of inflatable paddle boards from iRocker SUP are lightweight and budget friendly, and well suited for folks looking to explore their local waterways. Fashioned from a durable dual layer PVC material, they can be rolled up and stored in their included backpacks, taking up minimal storage space. The Nautical line is one […]
At a recent MTB gathering, a group of us were circled around the new SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS transmission groupset, and as you could imagine, it dominated the discussion. The new T-type drivetrain is making waves due to its stout-looking hangerless, direct mount interface. The latest in MTB innovation, the rear SRAM derailleur (there […]
It doesn’t feel like it yet, but summer is coming, and with that comes fun in the water. After losing my phone in an infinity pool last year, a waterproof carry like the Bote Hitchhiker sling bag seems like a great option for keeping keys and phone secure while tubing, paddling, or swimming at the […]
A performance-oriented pant created from technical fabric for cycling and snow sports can run $100-$200. Over the last few years, I’ve accumulated a collection of activewear pants for cycling, skiing, hiking, and other outdoor activities. That said, I’m always looking to expand my collection with pants with more pockets, comfort, warmth, etc., scanning every REI […]
When first started looking into XC skis, I asked “What kinds of cross country skis should I get?”
The responses I received were not very helpful. They should have said “metal edge Nordic Touring Skis”. Here’s why.
I’ve been thinking a lot about bike packing, and the Marin Pine Mountain looked like an ideal launchpad for future excursions. Found on the Marin Bikes website under the “bike packing/ adventure” category, the Pine Mountain is a Swiss Army knife disguised as a bike. Marin bills it as “a classic steel hardtail with modern […]
When you’re just getting started in with bikepacking or bike touring, it can be a bit intimidating. Between setting up a bike to carry all the things, gathering that ideal selection of things, and then actually planning the destination — it can be a lot. Especially if you’re going to go big, and travel abroad […]
The Skyline Pant from Showers Pass is a performance-oriented 3-season cycling pant designed to excel in adverse riding conditions. Designed to be weatherproof in all the right places, it features a mix of hardshell and softshell materials to provide a mix of mobility, breathability, and water resistance. Showers Pass has had the Skyline Pant in […]
The USWE Shred 25 is a high-volume cycling pack designed to carry a sizeable amount of gear while also staying put. Featuring the USWE “No Dancing Monkey” harness system, the pack allows the rider to be active without distracting load and bouncing pack. Though waist packs are becoming the go-to for toting ride necessities, when […]
The Showers Pass EcoLyte Elite Jacket is a lightweight packable shell designed with performance features and packability. In addition, sustainability was a design factor, with the goal of minimizing its environmental impact in production. Many of the rain jackets available today utilize durable, water-repellant coatings imbued with chemicals that have been linked to cancer and […]
