Banked turns are more fun
When it comes to riding with a camera, unless I’m on a paid assignment, I just stuff a mirrorless camera into my waist pack. Easy access and convenience rules, but it does put a lot of wear and tear on camera equipment, so when the Osiris and Co Camera Body Armor popped up in a […]
We’ve owned a number of Leatherman Tools in the past, but the Leatherman Skeletool 7-in-1 multitool may be the favorite of all the Leatherman Tools we’ve used. It’s also earned a spot on my MTB trail riding essentials packing list. Features & Functions 420HC Stainless Steel Weight: 5.0 oz | 142 g Functions: Blade Bottle […]
Portland apparel brand Showers Pass is best known for waterproof cycling apparel and lifestyle accessories. The Crosspoint Waterproof Beanie is the latest addition to the line-up, joining the likes of the successful Crosspoint Waterproof Socks and Knit Gloves. Like the waterproof socks, Showers Pass has managed to create a product that exceeds expectations, combining waterproofing […]
Trail Butter is one of our favorite trail snacks, but we also enjoy it while traveling in our van and in many of our recipes. Here’s one of our off the bike breakfast meals —packed with carbohydrates, healthy fats and superfoods for long, sustained energy. This recipe is especially great for those who don’t consume […]
Question — Jon H. writes: Hi, stumbled across an old write up on the Jackal frame size. Have you been happy on your short? I am 5’10 and have been struggling on their sizing. I mostly ride the pump tracks and small/med lines with my son on an old Giant STP and have been looking […]
If you store your bikes vertically but hate getting them up and down, the Feedback Sports Velo Hinge might be a solution to your bike storage headaches. Case in point: storage in our garage is handled in the most budget-friendly style we could find: two 2×6 planks are bolted into studs with bike storage hooks […]
Bikes are expensive and represent massive investments for us as riders, so keeping them secure should be a priority too right? We keep all our bikes indoors, but garages are often a target for thieves. Hiplok recognized a need for providing additional security for riders and developed a solution for raising that level with […]
As a mountain biker living in Portland, one of the most exciting developments in the last few seasons is centered on the trail building activity near Scappoose, Oregon. Now known in mountain biking circles as the Rocky Point Recreation area, this area is located on private timberland and made available for mountain biking through a […]
The cost of owning a mountain bike is more than the initial cash investment, especially if you want to consistently get top-level performance out of your favorite equipment. But how much maintenance is actually necessary to keep bikes running at their best? As a former bike industry mechanic, I perform all the labor on our […]
My downhill bike is one of my favorite bikes to ride. While I don’t ride it as often as my other bikes, it has received considerably more attention than most of them this year, getting a complete rebuild this winter. One of the highlights of the build is a new cockpit featuring a limited edition […]
Chrome’s Elston Packable Windshell might just be that perfect packable windbreaker hoodie you’ve been looking for.
When researching modular, easy to carry folding shovels, I came across the Bacoeng 17 in 1 Folding Shovel on Amazon.com. It’s one of many modular, easy to pack survival tools available online that fit into what’s often referred to as tactical survival shovels. Their small size is designed to fit into a bug-out bag, suitable […]
