Awhile back after some local low-key rides, I made the error of leaving my bike mounted on my car rack, anticipating another greenway ride to build some endurance. What I found a few days later was a surprising and not a little gross: my stock grips had melted into a tar-like substance. No lies. I’dContinue reading “Gear Review: Odi AG2 Aaron Gwin MTB Lock-On Grips”
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Gear Review: Troy Lee Design A1 MTB Helmet
Buying a new bike helmet can be a tricky affair. Weight, comfort, fit, price, and style are the considerations most cyclists compare when shopping for a compatible helmet. After having worn what might be now called a “vintage” Bell helmet for many years, I made the decision to buy a new mountain biking helmet, especiallyContinue reading “Gear Review: Troy Lee Design A1 MTB Helmet”
Gear Review: Peugeot Carbolite 103
Cyclists today can choose from an array of styles and genres of bikes, constructed from lighter and stronger materials more akin to modern aircraft. Technologies are enabling cycling achievements unheard of in decades past. This is not one of those bikes. Back in the Pacific Northwest for a bit, I was itching for some outsideContinue reading “Gear Review: Peugeot Carbolite 103”
Gear Review: Barebones Rechargeable Lantern
Sometimes age-old problems can be solved by modern solutions- even if they are draped in the trappings of nostalgia. The Barebones Rechargeable Lantern looks deceivingly similar to the classic Coleman kerosene lantern you remember. It retains the shape, durability, and utility. However, this particular product does away with the necessity for liquid petroleum. Instead, thisContinue reading “Gear Review: Barebones Rechargeable Lantern”
Of Wild Places and Other things
It’s been some time since I’ve been able to indulge my passion for all things Nature. As many can probably attest, work and other obligations are the barrier to the outdoors, no matter how close it may be. This blog will be my attempt to educate, share, and participate in the pursuit of wild places.Continue reading “Of Wild Places and Other things”
Of Wild Places 