All of Coach Levi’s advice.
After spending most of my athletic prime racing at high speeds (bicycles and motorcycles,) I decided to slow things down a bit and take on more of a “stop and smell the roses” sort of approach. Hiking and trail running sure slow things down by comparison, but
Continue reading →When looking at the lower-priced headlights, a lot of them look the same. They have similar mounts, similar sizes, and similar light outputs. But not this one. Not the Nite Ize INOVA STS Bike Light. Just about everything that could be different, is different! It still offers
Continue reading →The Moji 360 Mini is one of the greatest massage tools ever invented. It works on every part of your body, from your back and shoulders to your calves and feet. I wrote a glowing review years ago, and it still amazes me to this day. Recently,
Continue reading →Did you ever wake up thinking, “boy I have too much energy for today!”? Me neither! And that’s why I’m always happy to try an interesting energy supplement. I was especially excited for Voke Tab, a chewable tablet that claims to deliver a boost of smooth, natural
Continue reading →Have you been wanting to design your own yoga class but have no idea where to start? Check this out – Yoga Sequencing Deck: 100 Cards to Design Practices and Classes that Flow – it’s a deck of cards with yoga poses on them. Let’s backtrack though…
Continue reading →It might be hard to believe, but not every person riding a bike wants to show off every inch of their body in tight spandex. Quite a few people prefer modest clothing that’s also acceptable off the bike. The problem is, spandex cycling shorts also provide a
Continue reading →I found myself bike commuting in Pittsburgh, with only two bike locks sitting around. One, a cable lock that could be cut with scissors, and the other, an old Kryptonite New York chain lock, the kind which could be defeated with an even flimsier weapon – a
Continue reading →Yeah, the label imagery makes it look like some sort bro-science testosterone booster, but it’s not. It’s a multivitamin. Is it just another multivitamin? Not exactly. It’s called Elite Man Multivitamins for Men, made by Vitamin Elite. In addition to providing 33 essential vitamins and minerals, these
Continue reading →I don’t really do picnics. I’m outside a lot, but most of the time I’m eating while moving. And if I’m backpacking, I’m not going to be carrying a picnic blanket with me. But that could change because of this MIU COLOR Foldable Picnic Blanket with Handles.
Continue reading →We all know chamois cream can get expensive, right? Most creams cost at least $10 for 4oz, but a $20 price tag isn’t uncommon. There are cheaper alternatives, but they’re not quite the same. Queen Helene is nice and comes in a giant jar for just about
Continue reading →What do you do if you want to enjoy some tunes while you’re out riding, but you don’t want to interfere with your hearing by using earbuds? Mount a Bluetooth speaker on your handlebar! Lots of these portable Bluetooth speakers are out there already (with more popping
Continue reading →If you have no idea what “skyr” is, you’re not alone. I had never heard of it until I got word of these B’more Organic Skyr Smoothies, which might be the only skyr available in the United States! Skyr is a cultured dairy product from Iceland, where
Continue reading →When it comes to cycling, running, and swimming, it’s easy. You just don’t wear any. But what about gym workouts? Hiking? An ordinary day of hustle and bustle? Why is good underwear so hard to find? I’ve been researching this question for the past few years, and
Continue reading →Choosing a kinesiology tape just got even more complicated thanks to the release of Endevr StrengthTape. Not sure what that is? Here’s a quick primer – kinesiology tape is a special type of athletic tape that’s applied to your body. It can be used to support muscles
Continue reading →At my age, I’m always searching for products that will help me recover faster, so that I can workout as much as I used to! What’s funny is that sometimes I come across products I used as a kid, before I got serious about training and racing
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