By Sheri Rosenbaum Would you ride your bike lugging 400 pounds of gear and supplies to support your spouse’s dream of running 2,112 miles across the Australian Outback? For Henley Phillips, the answer was a resounding “YES!” In 2019, Henley and his wife Katie Visco successfully made the 119-day journey. And yes, they are still happily married. … [Read more...] about How Far Would You Go To Support Your Spouse’s Dream?
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Showers Pass APEX DWR Shorts Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum Hot! 4-way stretch, quick-drying fabric provides unrestrictive movement and comfortAdjustable waistband with velcro cinch system for the perfect fitWater repellent fabric finish protects from rain and spillsTwo side hand pockets and one rear zipper pocket for storageTwo zip thigh vents for extra ventilation and additional storageSilicone … [Read more...] about Showers Pass APEX DWR Shorts Review
Best Cheap Road Tires: Readers’ Picks
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Last week I told you about the cheap folding clincher road tire that I think provides a lot of bang for the buck, Schwalbe’s Lugano II. It’s a standard, not tubeless or tubeless-ready tire. Sometimes I can find them for about $20. If you missed the column, here it is: Schwalbe Luganos – Cheap Road Tires I Like. … [Read more...] about Best Cheap Road Tires: Readers’ Picks
Should I go road tubeless?
QUESTION: Should I go road tubeless? Tubeless has been a game changer on my mountain bike, but I'm hearing conflicting information from roadies about it. Some love it, some hate it. - William N ANSWER: I think the reason why you're getting conflicting information is because there are a lot of different opinions about road tubeless, so there isn't necessarily a yes or no … [Read more...] about Should I go road tubeless?
Maloja Cycling Gear Round-up Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum Mix and Match for Road, Gravel, or MTB Recently, I discovered a new brand of active gear called Maloja. Founded in 2004, this German-based company’s sportswear and streetwear clothing aims to link function with style. Maloja sells clothing for women and men, guaranteeing you’ll find something to add to your outdoor wardrobe. Their rep recently sent … [Read more...] about Maloja Cycling Gear Round-up Review