A custom saddle mounted tool roll on a custom classy Breadwinner bicycle
Breadwinner Bicycle B-Roll
Review: Nutrition Bars
Bike nutrition is important to every cyclist, from the rookie to experienced. We can all gain some insight for how better to provide our bodies with fuel. Here are my bar picks.
Pre Review : Specialized S-Works EXOS Cycling Shoes
When Specialized launched this shoe in Feb 2019 they were not messing around regarding innovation. They went big on materials and features to impress.
Ride This: Lost Lake
This variation of Circumnavigating mt. Hood takes in the beautiful Lost Lake Resort going out and back on Lolo Pass rd.
Ride This! Panther Creek, Gifford Pinchot
Amazing gravel ramble into the lower Gifford Pinchot around the Panther Creek area.
Color Options
Color options for B-Roll and Pocket Roll
12 Great Portland Road Rides
A collection of classic Portland cycling routes organized by different areas of the city and mileage.
Nutrition : Rice, blueberries and choc chip cakes
This is another Scratch Labs recipe that I modified. Their products and books are great. I find them inspiring to try new recipes and not rely on store bought nutrition bars. I found that rice cakes work for me as a source of fuel and I like to be able to determine what's in them... Continue Reading →
Limited Edition DoubleDarn cycling caps
A great cycling cap is an equal combination of function, fit and style. I worked with Misia from DoubleDarn to create this limited edition cycling cap.
Nutrition : Fig & Honey Rice Snacks
Ever considered portable rice snacks as an alternative to purchased nutrition bars? SkratchLabs rice cakes are designed by the pro's.
Route Dev: Recon in Winthrop WA
Winthrop, Washington is pretty far from Portland Oregon. Located at the base of the North Cascades it's a proper six hour car drive, but well worth it. There is a massive outdoor culture up there with biking, hiking and more outdoor stuff than you can shake a stick at. We headed up there to scope... Continue Reading →
Product Review : Ottolock Hexband Destruction!
A destruction test of the much talked about Ottolock Hexband - a new product from Ottodesignworks
Opinion: Bosch E Bike tech
I have ridden e bikes, commuter and mountain but I have never serviced them. Brian came in to drop some knowledge. He's the tech rep for Bosch USA e bikes, so knows a thing or two. Drive units (motors) Left: Lower torque motor (50Nm). Right: high torque(75Nm), and below the on bar control units. Exploded... Continue Reading →
Product Review: Castelli Free Aero Race 4.0 Cycling Bib Shorts
A worthy contender, the Castelli Aero Race 4.0 is a nice fitting good looking bib short
It’s all good, until it’s not
The title says it all, but let's keep it in the all good category. Some words of wisdom on gravel riding, route planning and exploring.
The B-Roll Saddle Bag
The B-Roll saddle bag has been in the works for a while now, packing good design and rad custom colors, read more here:
The 5 Point : Summer Cycle checklist
Summer is around the corner, pull out your bike and take a few moments to inspect things that will help you have a hassle free summer riding fun.
Ride This! Bull Run – Classic Portland Route
One of the tried and true classics of the Portland area - "Bull Run". This route is East of Portland and offers a super 60mile road ride.
XDr ? Are you making the switch to 1x? or going for more gear range?
You may have heard of this thing called XDr, So what's all the hype? I decided to lay down some practical XDr knowledge.
Silca Viaggio – the digital smartphone floor pump
A Silca innovative spin on an old but ever nagging problem - the huge heavy pump. We all know the feeling, traveling with a bike is a bit of a pain at times, especially if using trains or local transport. Beyond the logistic pains some of the regular tools to get your bike setup are... Continue Reading →