When we consider cycling safety there are our obvious, go-to considerations. Helmet? Check! Headlights and tail lights? Check! Visible clothing? Check! Frequent use of hand signals? Check, check, check! There are so many obvious ones, but what about the safety measures that aren’t as well-known, or as obvious? What about bike radar? If you are thinking, “Ummmm…what on … Read more
Literally the moment I slid the Shimano S-Phyre RC9 cycling shoes on my feet I said to my husband: “Yup. These are the shoes.” It took all of about 10 seconds for me to make the decision, slip them off, and bring them up to the register. I didn’t care about the cost, I didn’t … Read more
We can never say enough positive things about merino. It’s the perfect material for mountain biking: warm even in wet conditions, breathable, odor resistant. While the fact that the Kitsbow Lory Merino Henley top is made of merino is our favorite thing about it, there’s plenty of other things to appreciate as well. For instance, … Read more
High end cycling helmets with MIPS can be crazy expensive. Fortunately, the Giro Seyen MIPS helmet has many of the features of more pricey lids, at a respectable, entry-level price. It’s also lightweight, comfortable, and offers plenty of ventilation. Thanks to the fact that it’s a women’s-specific helmet, it offers a few feminine touches. Read … Read more
Showers Pass is well known for their cycling-specific rain gear, but did you know that they make mountain bike apparel as well? We recently tested out both the women’s Apex short and the Apex Tech Tee, and were happy to discover that they were as functional and durable as we’d expect from this company. Read … Read more
I don’t think I am unique as a cyclist when I say that I am always in search of the perfect cycling short or bib short. Nine times out of ten I will gravitate towards bib shorts because they just tend to be more comfortable, and I know I am not alone! In fact, when … Read more
My family and friends are so accustomed to me wearing and testing cycling clothes, I rarely get a comment when I show up for a ride wearing a new jersey or pair of shorts. So it spoke to how stinking cute the Samsara kits are that everyone told me so when I slipped on the … Read more
If you’ve been mountain biking for as long as I have, you’ve almost certainly owned Camelbak MULE at some point. This old standby was one of the original mountain bike hydration packs and much beloved by many. Now the Camelbak MULE has been completely redesigned and updated for modern mountain bikers. There are a couple … Read more
It can be tough to find women’s mountain bike shorts that are intended for more aggressive riding. Fortunately, the Yeti Norrie 2.0 is a great pick for downhill and technical riding. The legs are long enough to wear with knee pads, the fabric is durable and provides plenty of protection, and there are large zippered … Read more
Do a search on Amazon for women’s bike shorts, and Baleaf comes up as the bestseller. But do these bike shorts actually live up to the hype? The answer is yes–for women on a budget. The Baleaf bike shorts (as well as their cycling underwear and tights) are super affordable and reasonably comfortable. Where they … Read more