By Sheri Rosenbaum The autumn weather in the Chicagoland area has been unseasonably mild. I was riding in short sleeves and shorts through most of October. Craving one last adventure before the end of the year, I started tracking the fall foliage maps and trying to predict when the leaves would peak in southern Illinois….
By Sheri Rosenbaum LOOK Cycle Price: $99Weight: 380 grams (pair)Spindle Material: ChromolyBody Material: AluminumPlatform Width: 77 mmTotal Stack Height: 10.7 mmQ Factor: 53 mmDual-Sided: Molded pins (flat side), SPD-compatible (cleat side)Cleat Compatibility: SPDIdeal Usage: Gravel, bikepacking, and commutingTime Tested: Over 300 milesAvailability: Online and retailHow Obtained: Company sampleRBR Advertiser: No
By Sheri Rosenbaum Trek Bikes Price: $174.99Sizes: S (51-57 cm), M (54-60 cm), L (58-63 cm)Colors: Dark Web, Tan/Grey# of Vents: 9Safety/Protection Technology: WaveCelFit System: BOA with micro-adjustability with a single rear dialLight Integration: Removable, magnetic, and rechargeable rear Flare light with four flash patterns—Blendr magnetic mount for front-facing light or GoPro.Weight: Per the company’s…
By Sheri Rosenbaum FIDLOCK Price: $69.99Bag Volume: 700 ml/24 fl. oz.Colors: BlackBag Closure: Roll-top with buckle closureLoop for Rear Light: YesWaterproof: Yes, to IPX5 standardAttachment Point: Saddle railsAvailability: Online and retailHow Obtained: Company sampleRBR Advertiser: No
By Sheri Rosenbaum Last December, a rider from my local cycling club announced a trip to Italy scheduled for September 2026. He and his wife had visited the Hotel Dory in March and enjoyed it so much that they decided to return. I was initially unsure, but after hearing his presentation at the club’s holiday…
