Month: March 2025

  • Review of Smith Forefront 3 Helmet and Smith Bobcat Sunglasses

    Reviewed/Tested by Kay Levesque I’ve been wearing Wild Rye bike shorts, Smith helmets, ski goggles, and sunglasses for years. All are incredibly high quality, fully functional, and quite stylish. It turns out that Wild Rye’s founder, Cassie Abel, spent time working at Smith. Unsurprisingly, the two companies, already united in a commitment to high-quality technology,…

  • 1UP USA Launches Accessory Panel System for RakAttach Swing-Out Hitch Mount

    Innovative Three-Part Cargo System Adds Gear-Hauling Capacity For Any Rig 1UP USA, a leader in US-made, high-quality bike racks and accessories, is excited to announce the release of the RakAttach Accessory Panel System (APS), designed to transform the functionality of the RakAttach swing-away hitch mount. This innovative three-part system transforms the RakAttach into a versatile…

  • Muc-Off Launches It Blows! Precision Air Blaster

    Muc-Off Launches It Blows! Precision Air Blaster: A Tornado In Your Hand That Guards Against Hidden Corrosion Muc-Off, the global leader in bike care, is stoked to launch its latest innovation: the It Blows! Precision Air Blaster. This ‘tornado in your hand’ takes moisture dispersion to a new level, blasting away water from those hard-to-reach…

  • CamelBak’s S25 Bike Launches

    As the weather warms, we look forward to longer days in the saddle and golden hour rides on our favorite local trails. CamelBak has new hydration options that help keep you topped off, whether a hot lunch lap or a full day in the backcountry! New packs include the Chase Adventure 8 Hydration Vest, the…

  • OMA Winter 2025 – PAKA

    PAKA has a big year ahead with some exciting product launches. Chakana Collection (September) This is a brand-new ultralight insulated jacket and vest collection designed for weightless warmth. Featuring 70gsm PAKAFILL insulation and a durable ripstop exterior, this collection is built for year-round comfort—perfect for outdoor pursuits, travel, and everyday wear. Peru Jacket This is…

  • Flatbike Pop-Off-Pedals and THINstems

    When a bike is stored, much of its footprint is wasted space. At best, a bike stored indoors is inconvenient, with handlebars sticking out, catching pockets, and tipping the bike over at awkward moments. At worst, large cleated pedals that are great for riding traction can become dangerous to shins and ankles. Flatbike fixes these…

  • Velocio SS25 Collection: Go the Distance with LUXE

    VELOCIO LUXE | ELEVATED Velocio, the performance cycling apparel brand, is launching the first line of its wholly redesigned SS25 collection. Velocio will kick off the season with the new LUXE collection—apparel designed for the longest rides. Pedal from dawn to dusk with purpose-built cycling equipment that elevates the experience of extended rides. LUXE Bib…

  • Step Into Spring: Check out SockGuy’s Bold New Styles for the Season

    SockGuy’s new 2025 spring designs are engineered to inspire athletes everywhere, from roadies to mountain bikers, runners, hikers, and gym freaks. As usual, we’re keeping it weird and fun! With 29 years as a sock expert, SockGuy has provided athletes, outdoor enthusiasts, and pretty much everyone with a high-performance fit and cool designs for hard-working/hard-playing feet.…

  • Gnara and Burton Announce Revolutionary Partnership Featuring Gnara’s Patented GoFly Technology

    New limited edition bibs and compatible base layers are available for pre-order for ‘25/’26 ski season Gnara, the women-owned trailblazer in functional outdoor apparel, has teamed up with legendary snowboard brand Burton Snowboards to launch an exclusive limited-edition drop of Burton Reserve Stretch Ski Bib Pants and Midweight Base Layer Bottoms. They feature Gnara’s award-winning…

  • Video – The Hard Line

    The Hard Line film explores the monumental effort behind creating Hardline, Sedona’s next iconic mountain bike trail. Carved beneath the towering Cathedral Rock, this trail was built by the USFS, community organizations, and dedicated volunteers—including Specialized Ambassador Lars Romig—who dig, scrape, and shape its path. True to its name, Hardline is both exposed and breathtaking,…

  • New Sweet Protection 2025 Full-Face Helmets

    New Sweet Protection 2025 Full-Face Platform Released: Innovation, Style, and Impact Performance. Oslo, March 19, 2025 – Sweet Protection, the legendary Norwegian brand, is releasing a completely new range of MTB full-face helmets, which will be ridden by Emil Johansson and Vali Höll in the coming season. With a deep-rooted passion for crafting world-class protective…

  • POC unveils brand-new Cytal road and Cularis mountain bike helmets

    New POC helmets ranked #1 for mountain and road helmets in VA Tech’s independent testing process. STOCKHOLM, Sweden (March 20, 2025) — POC, the Swedish protection brand known for its reputation for safety, innovation, and design, is releasing two brand-new helmets: Cytal, a new road helmet with an integrated wing and unique performance balance, and…

  • Huk Coldfront+ Pullover Hoodie Review

    Reviewed/Tested by Kay Levesque I tested the Huk Coldfront+ Pullover Hoodie in size medium, which felt true to size. It is a Lavender heather color. I’m a convert! I used to think a sweatshirt had to be 100% cotton. How else could you get that soft, comfy feel? Now I realize those bulky cotton sweatshirts…

  • Introducing the N45 – Danner’s First Recraftable Breathable Hiker

    Danner’s First Recraftable Breathable Hiker, N45, Leads New Family of Breathable Hikers Available now for Spring/Summer 2025, Danner introduces a brand-new Breathable Hikers family, built for warm-weather adventures wherever the trail may lead.   At the pinnacle of the pack is Danner’s first recraftable, breathable low hiker, the N45, followed by the women-specific Trail Trainer.…

  • Tailwind Adds Grape Endurance Fuel to Lineup

    Tailwind Nutrition, a trusted leader in sports nutrition for endurance athletes, is excited to announce that Grape is now part of its core Endurance Fuel lineup. Originally introduced as a limited-edition flavor, Grape earned its place among Tailwind’s year-round offerings, driven by enthusiastic demand. Athletes have long praised Grape Endurance Fuel for its light, clean…

  • Introducing the CHRIS KING Alloy MTN30 AL Wheelset

      Chris King Adds Aluminum Mountain Wheels to Their Wheel Lineup After establishing their carbon wheels as mainstays in the high-performance wheel market, Chris King is introducing the MTN30 AL, an alloy mountain wheel rivaling the performance of its carbon forebear with increased durability and a dramatically lower price point. Built around King’s legendary hubs,…