Tested: Sigma Sport BC1600 Wireless Cyclo-Computer
The first accessory that everyone wants when they start riding is a speedometer. It’s so cool to see your speed while riding. After going through a few crappy computers, the first computer I used that really pleased me was the Sigma Sport BC1600 Wireless CycloComputer. Here is my test and review…
5 Reasons Yoga Is An Absolute Necessity for Mountain Bikers
If you just like to mountain bike for fun, maybe you ignore the trend toward more core conditioning and flexibility training. Even if you race, maybe you think yoga is lame. But if you take a look at this list of yoga’s benefits for all breeds of mountain bikers, you might just change your mind…
How to Pin Energy Gels to Your Running Shorts
Doing a race where there is plenty of water on the course, but you still need to carry your favorite energy gel? Then skip the fancy belts and packs and go back to basics - safety pins! Yes, you can use safety pins to attach gel packs directly to your running shorts. Here’s how…
Chamois Butter Exposed! Common Myths, Folk Lore, and Reality
Almost as mysterious and magical as shaved legs is this substance known as chamois butter, or chamois cream. From the name you can figure out it’s a cream that goes on your chamois. But why? And does it really go on the chamois? Do we even use chamois today? But we still need chamois cream? It’s time to answer these questions and more!
Tested: Spinervals 4.0 Muscle Breakdown Workout DVD
While I’m not one to spend lots of time on the indoor trainer, sometimes it’s unavoidable, and having some sort of workout plan or other distraction is vitally important. One of the big names in indoor trainer workouts is Spinervals, with 20+ workouts for serious cyclists. Here is a review of Spinervals 4.0: Muscle Breakdown.
Tested: PowerBar Endurance Sports Drink
Naturally, the first energy bar I ever had was a Powerbar. No surprise, right? But I took my good old time before trying the Powerbar Endurance sports drink. I did get a sample of it back in 2004, but it was so weak and bland I knew I’d never buy any… Or would I? Find out in this taste test and review…
3 Cheap and Easy Ways to Make Your Own Ice Pack
Are you sore from an unexpectedly hard race or group ride? Don’t have an ice pack on hand? Here are three cheap and easy ways to make your own ice pack…
Tested: Bombilla Gourd Mate Tea
I have drunk quite a few teas, but most are the common white, green, and black teas. Mate tea is less common, but I found some now, in the Bombilla Gourd Mate Tea, and it’s ready to drink! Here’s my review of this healthy tea, along with my thoughts on the taste…
Tested: AXO Padlock Long Finger Gloves
Like I’ve said before, I love AXO gloves. They just seem to fit perfectly and be built correctly. I already had some for my XC mountain bike races, but I wanted a heavy duty pair for BMX riding. I browsed around and found the AXO Padlock, which looked great for BMX. Here’s my review.
