Julbo Contest Cycling Shades: Damn Near Perfect
July 18th, 2012 | By Joe Dodd
A relatively unknown brand in my neck of the woods, the Contest glasses from Julbo may be my optical Goldilocks…damn near perfect porridge, if you will.
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Pearl Izumi P.R.O. In-R-Cool Bib Shorts: “Tougher than Superman’s Elbow”
June 2nd, 2012 | By Joe Dodd
Pearl Izumi is a Japanese company that has been turning out some of the most highly respected performance cycling apparel for decades, and the culmination of that experience is the top-of-the line P.R.O. In-R-Cool bib short.
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Black Diamond Icon Headlamp: Lighting the Way
May 22nd, 2012 | By Andrew Borgic
Surprisingly bright and long-lasting light is emitted from the Black Diamond’s Icon Headlamp. The Icon provides the user with a blinding 200-lumen spotlight, a tamed down task light and a plethora of other useful lighting options, all in a waterproof, half-pound black and silver box.
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Gear We Like: Mavic Fury Mountain Bike Shoes
May 15th, 2012 | By Joe Dodd
We usually focus on what’s new and exciting in outdoor gear, but sometimes it’s good to pay homage to some of our favorite pieces of gear. Gear We Like posts will focus on stuff we’ve had for a while and that has served us well. Here, cycling gear reviewer Joe Dodd praises his golden slippers from Mavic.
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Awareness! App Keeps Runners, Cyclists Aware of Their Surroundings
March 26th, 2012 | By Billy Brown
The Awareness! app keeps you aware of your surroundings while you’re listening to music. Normally $8, the app is free in the App Store today (3/26/12).
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