Author: Brian Mullin

  • Swiftwick’s releases the FLITE XT TRAIL technologically advanced outdoor sock

    FLITE XT TRAIL utilizes Swiftwick’s proprietary fiber and stability technology to create the top-performing trail sock Swiftwick is thrilled to announce the launch of their FLITE XT® TRAIL line, which combines natural Merino wool and proprietary GripDry™ Fiber with stability technology to tackle the unique challenges of outdoor trail adventures. As the leader in sock…

  • Ibis Cycles Retrospect

    Scot Nicol founded Ibis Cycles in northern California way back in 1981. With an eccentric bunch of designers, welders, and builders, they made a slew of innovative steel, aluminum, and titanium frames during the 80s and 90s. Additionally, they created some wild oddities designed by John Castellano, including the full suspension alloy Szazbo, the pivotless…

  • Outdoor Retailer Snow 2022 – Dkota Fall 2022 Highlights

    DKOTA Grizzly, a distinctly crafted Midwestern men’s lifestyle apparel brand, announces its Fall ’22 line and clean new brand look. We got a sneak peek of a few pieces of their new lineup at the OR Snow 2022 show. Lucas Jacket The perfect combination of weather protection and lightweight warmth, the tubular quilted, mini ripstop…

  • PEARL iZUMi documentary: GRAVEL – A LOVE LETTER

    PEARL iZUMi is thrilled to release GRAVEL – A LOVE LETTER. Gravel – A Love Letter is a documentary film that captures the essence of gravel cycling by sharing what it means to three PEARL iZUMi athletes, Hannah Shell, Marley Blonsky, and Angela Naeth. Great to see my buddies Lennard Zinn of Zinn Cycles and…

  •  Western Spirit Cycling Announces Outerbike Changes for 2022

    Western Spirit Cycling, the producer of Outerbike, announced final Outerbike dates for the 2022 season and an expanded expo component planned for this year’s events. In line with current projections related to bike availability, Outerbike events in Killington VT, Duluth MN, and Crested Butte, CO, will not run in 2022. Western Spirit’s Mark Sevenoff said,…

  • New REI Membership Updates

    REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) is extremely excited to announce that starting March 2nd, REI members will experience five new benefits, allowing the co-op to deepen the relationship with their member community. Things have come a long way since I joined back in the early 70s’. My membership number is just a hair over 300,00, and…

  • Revel Bikes Announces The Rail29

    Revel’s award-winning Rail, but with bigger wheels! Revel spent years designing, testing, riding, and refining this bike. The Rail 29 represents the best of what they have learned since launching the Revel brand just three short years ago. They love their Rail 27.5, but 29” wheels, bigger bearings, beefier hardware, and an absurdly well-tuned CBF…

  • Big Sugar Gravel Race Registration Opens

    Life Time Big Sugar Gravel opens March 1, at 4 PM CT. This event has historically sold out very quickly so interested riders should not delay. Big Sugar and the 50-mile Lil Sugar will take riders on picturesque yet rarely maintained gravel roads in Northwest Arkansas and Southern Missouri, one of the sweetest cycling regions…

  • Endura Enters The Footwear Game In Comfort and Style

    Three new Shoes for mountain and city Apparel leader Endura is entering the shoe market, launching two performance mountain offerings for flat pedals and clipless systems and one flat pedal option with city performance in mind. The new footwear is crammed to the gills with technology and innovation to make your pedal stroke smoother, stiffer,…

  • Xero Shoes TerraFlex II Review

    The TerraFlex II is an update to the best-selling original featuring a more abrasion and water-resistant upper — with no sacrifices to any of the trail-gripping traction, secure fit, and all-day comfort that people loved about the TerraFlex. The Xero TerraFlex II is a high-performance minimalist trail running, walk, and hiking shoe that lets you feel connected to your…

  • HydraPak Releases Pioneer Backcountry Water Storage & Delivery System

    HydraPak Releases New Water Storage & Delivery System Pioneer is the backcountry bag you always wanted HydraPak, an award-winning leader in performance hydration, is excited to announce the release of its Pioneer™ series water storage and delivery series. Built for long days on the trail, the lightweight Pioneer is the ideal medium to large capacity…

  • Showers Pass Launches The Eco-Friendly Century CC Jacket

    Showers Pass introduces the Men’s and Women’s Century CC Jackets, adding to their growing line of sustainably manufactured cycling apparel. Waterproof and windproof, the Century CC Jacket is built using 44% recycled materials with fully seam-taped Artex™ 2.5-layer breathable performance fabric. The cycling-specific fit and features like 360° degrees of 3M™ reflective trim, riding accessible…

  • Video: Diamondback & Mike Hopkins Drop “How We Roll”

    The latest film from Diamondback athlete and content creator Mike Hopkins – “How We Roll.” The film is inspired by his childhood love for biking and how it’s evolved into a lifelong passion – a narrative I’m sure most of us will catch a glimpse of ourselves in. The film premiered yesterday – check it…

  • PEARL iZUMi Launches We, an online hub for the Women’s Cycling Community

    PEARL iZUMi Launches ‘We,’ an Online Hub for Connectivity, Inspiration, and Product Information Within the Women’s Cycling Community PEARL iZUMi, the worldwide leader in cycling apparel and footwear, is excited to launch We, the brand’s new initiative to connect, inspire, and empower women-led cycling communities. Through a combination of storytelling, social experiences, and online resources,…

  • etnies Releases The Camber CL Clipless Mountain Bike Shoe

    Today, etnies launched the Camber CL globally! The first etnies clipless MTB shoe is built for riders that prefer the power, efficiency, and overall connection to the bike that clipless pedals provide. Starting from the bottom of the Formula G rubber outsole to the top of the Exo-Shield upper, this high-performance shoe is lightweight, breathable,…

  • Wahoo Rolls Out KICKR ROLLR Trainer

    New Smart Trainer Delivers Convenience and Natural Ride Feel First seen at the 2021 UCI Road World Championships, the new KICKR ROLLR is now set for commercial release! Choosing between the natural ride feel of rollers and the performance advantages of a smart trainer just got easier. Today Wahoo announced the release of the KICKR…