-
Renovo x Glenmorangie – Wooden Bikes from Whisky Casks
Renovo Hardwood Bicycles has collaborated with Glenmorangie, creators of Highland Single Malt Scotch Whiskies, to create wooden bikes made from used whisky casks. The Scottish distillery sends retired cask wood from its signature single malt offing, The Original, to Renovo after allowing the whisky to mature for a decade in the casks. The casks are…
-
FranceTV Sport Reports That The UCI’s Motor Detectors Don’t Work
I’ve covered mechanical doping in the past, but this video from FranceTV Sport throws some new fuel on the fire. Turns out the UCI’s motor detectors don’t work. That’s not entirely surprising, considering the detectors consist of the iPad’s magnet connected to an app from the App Store. The App is apparently notorious for producing…
-
Here’s How Sharp Capitol Peak’s Knife Edge Really Is
Five climbers have died in six weeks on Colorado’s Capitol Peak, a 14er near Aspen. It’s been several years since I climbed Capitol Peak but the video above is a great reminder of the experience. The most perilous part of the climb, the famous Knife Edge ridge, is a scary place that deserves a lot…
-
An Interactive Map That Predicts the Best Time to See Fall Foliage in 2017 Across the United States
SmokyMountains.com just released their interactive fall foliage map for 2017 that helps predict the best time for seeing the beautiful colors of autumn trees throughout the United States. It allows users to change the details of the map by week, via a slider at the bottom, to see when the foliage in their area…
