ou are crushing along then it happens, you get a flat, or your second flat. By accident the current tube you brought was a 48mm valve stem length and needed to be a 60mm!
Deep carbon, be prepared
Interbike 2017 – Trend & New Products
Last week I headed to Interbike Vegas 2017, where cycling industry veterans gathered to show off the latest trends and technology in cycling. The first two days of Interbike was Outdoor Demo, where cycling industry pro's get to view and ride new bicycles, followed by three days of tradeshow. With three exhibition halls full of... Continue Reading →
Ottolock Bicycle Lock
Quick errands? popping in and out of shops to drop things off or grab a quickie. Bike rides with your mates that inevitably end up at the burrito place or coffee shop? Yeah we all do this and we all know the feeling of leaving your bike unattended for a few minutes, read on for the solution
Dalles Mountain 60 Ride
The Dalles mountain 60 route is a staple in cyclists books. Amazing views and a mixture of road and gravel make for a killer ride. This year we decided to ride it the day after the March 11th organised / unorganised ride due to conflicts and the chance of a lot better weather the next... Continue Reading →
Winter Creek
It's that time. Too chilly or dicey to get caught in 35 degree rain on a 60 or 80mile jaunt. You want to get a workout but also soak up great scenery away from your regular your road bike route in wet, spray and sorta dirty conditions. Essentially you're looking for that short winterish ride.Enter Winter... Continue Reading →
Mosier G Con 1
Having ridden around the beautiful area of Mosier and the Dalles, this somewhat familiar stomping ground never fails to amaze me. And this G Con 1 route exemplifies the beauty and adventure held in this area. Mileage: 63 Miles Elevation 6,100ft mainly in the first half of ride Elevation profile - A peak, all up then... Continue Reading →
#coffeeonthecolumbia #6
Friday is said to be a tad chillier than the past, so what better way to warm up than with a sprightly jaunt up the hill to Rocky Butte for coffee and donuts. Rocky Butte : 7:15am Meet us up there at Friday 16th for coffee, donuts, sick views and good times to encourage your Friday... Continue Reading →
Sisters to Smith Rock
Two wicked places, Sisters and Smith Rock, Oregon. Fortunately, there is an amazing road cycling route that connects both. Summary Miles of horse pastures, tremendous views of the Sisters mountains, pungent roasted pine aroma and rich clay infused roads. As if this were not enough, you also get to pass an Alpaca farm and visit... Continue Reading →
New Summer Sun Rules
Freezer sleeves, Arm Screens and Arm Skins all new summer products with similar names, but - what's the difference? and do they work?
Circumnavigate Mt.Hood
Mount Hood - 11,249ft, pretty, and you can cycle around the whole thing in a day. This is my 11th time riding this route around Mt. Hood, each time with minor variations but each as impressive and inspiring as the first. Mileage: 85Miles Elevation 8,900ft Terrain: Road 95% Gravel 5% Ride Route: Two routes via NF16,,... Continue Reading →
Buckyrides 