In my review for the excellent rain pants by Showers Pass I purchased this winter I alluded to the fact that this has been an incredibly rainy winter for me. While pants were the last “big ticket” item I needed to stay waterproof on the bike, they weren’t the last […]

As an all-weather bike commuter I find the days I struggle most are when it rains. In the warm summer months, I just accept my fate and get wet, then towel off and change when I get to work or home, as rain gear would surely make me not only […]

Recently finding myself with an apparent battery failure on my primary headlight – which went from getting 3+ hours of runtime to not even lasting for a 30 minute commute in the matter of a few weeks – I found myself shopping around for a new headlight. Knowing that I […]

Whew, it sure is frigid out there! With winter in full swing, it’s time to start thinking about your cold-weather bike gear. After all, if you’re trying to make bike commuting or riding enjoyable and bearable this winter, then you’re going to need the right clothing and gear. Few things […]

Over the years I’ve tried all kinds of bar tapes on my road bikes – some cheap and some expensive – and as a result, my expectations for grip and durability has become high. I ride year-round and in all weather conditions, so the same bar tape will have to […]