Mountain Biking
Although mountain biking might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about Los Angeles, there is a thriving community of mountain bike advocates dedicated to uncovering trails lost to time and building more access for all user groups. The LRCC, founded in 2019, has donated over
Exercise
Heart rate variability (HRV) is a fairly new metric that has gained popularity in recent years as a way to monitor overall health and wellbeing, in addition to measuring heart rate during exercise. HRV is simply a measure of the variation in time between each heartbeat. The fluctuation in heart
Review
The Ritchey Outback, updated in 2020, continues to receive high praise for its comfort, stability, and smooth performance on gravel and other surfaces. I personally rode one when it was first released and had many positive things to say about it in my review. The bike features a steel frame
Documentary
In 1962, 22-year-old Heinz Stücke from Hövelhof, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, left his factory job and hometown on a three-speed bicycle, embarking on a journey that would make him the person with the most widely traveled by bike in history. After 51 years and covering over 609,000 kilometers, 195 countries
Velocio and Bivo have come together on a special edition of Bivo’s stainless steel performance water bottle, with 100% of profits being donated to 1% for the Planet. Stripped to the essentials, the raw bottle minimizes extra materials, finishes, and colors in favor of a laser-etched pattern that brings
Kilian Bron and his team are back with a new visual spectacle! From Guatemala to Peru via Bolivia, for two months the dream team scoured the most beautiful spots to make amazing memories and bring back breathtaking images. From their arrival at the foot of the FUEGO volcano the day
Meet brothers Ron and Rashad Frazier, founders of Camp Yoshi—a collective working to make the outdoors more inclusive through trips into the remote wilderness. Chris and Charles sit down with the brothers to learn about the origins of Camp Yoshi, hear about their childhood in North Carolina, and talk
Stribe Cycles, based in Oslo, Norway, has recently launched its new website, with stock of its gravel frame model: the Juno Gravel. The Juno started as a racing bike, but has since evolved into a versatile machine capable of tackling both smooth roads and rough gravel paths. Its titanium frame
Made in USA
The Mission Workshop On-Bike Storage System is a versatile and durable solution for keeping your gear organized and secure on the road and trail. Made in the USA from Dimension Polyant X-Pac® fabrics, this three-piece set is compatible with all road, gravel, and commuter bikes and comprises the Toro Handlebar
Spencer Glacier is a natural marvel that is sadly in the throes of rapid recession.
Mountain Biking
Heading to the Southwest is a great escape from the wet and dreary PNW winters. After my adventure with Rob in Utah, I was looking for another challenging desert ride I could do sometime in late January 2023 and landed on the Queen's Ransom. This ride was particularly
Cycling
Makers: LA series profiles Angeleno artisans and visionaries who are influencing the Los Angeles cultural landscape with their craft. Road Runner Bags makes handmade bags out of their headquarters in Downtown Los Angeles. In the season one finale of Makers: LA, Road Runner Bags founders Ester and Brad takes us