Riding through winter is one of those things that separates committed cyclists from fair-weather ones. I have spent hundreds of hours testing thermal bib tights in temperatures ranging from brisk fall mornings to biting January commutes, and I can tell you firsthand that the right pair of winter cycling thermal bibs makes all the difference … Read more
Winter cycling is rewarding, but it comes with a visibility challenge that you simply cannot ignore. Shorter days mean more of your riding happens in near-total darkness, and throw in rain, fog, or snow, and you need a front light that does more than just tick a box. You need one that actually lights up … Read more
Riding through winter means dealing with frozen toes, numb feet, and the constant battle against wind chill that seeps right through your cycling shoes. I have spent three winters testing dozens of shoe covers across road rides, gravel adventures, and cold morning commutes to figure out which ones actually work. After putting 8 of the … Read more
Winter can be brutal on your medium dog’s paws. Between the freezing sidewalks, rock salt scattered by road crews, and those painful ice balls that form between their toes, a simple walk can turn miserable fast. I learned this the hard way with my own 40-pound border collie mix, who started refusing to go outside … Read more
Cold hands are the number one reason I cut winter rides short. After years of trying thick gloves, heated grips, and chemical warmers, I finally discovered what cyclists call pogies and the rest of the world knows as handlebar mitts. These neoprene covers slide over your drop bars and create a warm, windproof pocket around … Read more
Winter cycling puts your gear through the wringer. Short days, freezing rain, road salt, and drivers who barely expect to see a cyclist in July let alone January. I have spent the last three winters commuting and training through the dark months, testing over a dozen rear lights across rain, sleet, and sub-zero dawn rides. … Read more
There is nothing quite like reliving a perfect powder run through first-person footage. I have spent three seasons skiing with a GoPro mounted to my helmet, testing dozens of mounts across resorts in Utah, Colorado, and the Alps. After all that time on the slopes, I can tell you that the mount you choose makes … Read more
If you have ever tried to capture first-person footage while snowmobiling, you already know the struggle of finding a camera mount that actually stays put. Between freezing temperatures, aggressive riding, and the unique shape of snowmobile helmets, most mounts either fall off or give you shaky, unwatchable footage. I have spent the last two winters … Read more
Nothing ruins a day on the ice faster than opening your rod case and finding tangled lines, snapped tips, or reels that bounced around the entire drive. I learned this the hard way after a bumpy ATV ride turned three perfectly good walleye setups into a tangled mess. That is exactly why finding the right … Read more
If you have ever dropped your transducer down an ice hole only to watch it float right back up or tangle around your line, you already know why having the right ice fishing transducer float matters. The best ice fishing transducer floats keep your sonar sitting at the perfect depth, giving you clean readings without … Read more