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Tested: Body Ami

Apple cider vinegar, or ACV, is a popular home remedy. Unfortunately, vinegar does not have an appealing taste. So I tried Body Ami, a sweetened, flavored form of vinegar. Here is my review…


Tested: Simbree Cocoa Almond Cherry Granola

The Simbree company, makers of the Bites I reviewed before, also make some good granola. One new flavor is Cocoa Almond Cherry Granola, which I am reviewing today…


Quick Comparison: Top 10 Energy Gels

While most energy gels are practically the same thing, there are subtle differences with each one. Here is a quick comparison chart that shows nutrition facts from the top ten most popular energy gels…


Tested: Carlson’s Very Finest Fish Oil

Not wanting to swallow another four large pills each day, I decided to try a liquid fish oil. I chose Carlson Very Finest Fish Oil, which typically earns a 5-star rating from user reviews. Here are my thoughts…


Tested: Under Armour HeatGear Compression Tee

My review of the compression fit Under Armour HeatGear t-shirt, a performance base layer made to support your muscles and wick sweat. It could be great for cyclists…


Tested: NUUN Active Hydration Tablets

There are so many sports drinks out there, it takes a lot to stand out. One drink that does stand out is Nuun, who make active hydration tablets. Here is my taste test and review…


Tested: Barlean’s Omega Swirl Fish Oil

While large fish oil capsules can be hard to swallow, and regular fish oil does not taste good at all, there is one other option. It is Barlean’s Omega Swirl, a fish oil that comes like a smoothie, rather than pure oil. Here is my review…


2009 Dash For Cash Race Report

Race report and course description for the Dash for Cash mountain bike race in Sarver, PA, northeast of Pittsburgh.


Tested: Northwave Team MTB Shoes

I wore some Northwave team edition mountain bike shoes for about eight years. Here is my review of these shoes after a long test period…