Jonathan Allen, Author at Allday magazine

Ever since he can remember he was riding bikes not being attracted to video games. In his teenage years he was racing bikes until he had a big accident that slowed him down and at a certain point he stopped riding. It is few years later that came he back on a bike and got the ‘’bug’’ again to be more serious about it and started a bike related blog. It is after a trip during covid that he realized that it would be great to talk about all his outdoor passions but with the perspective to inform the regular non technical people. This is how Allday magazine was born.

TOPO DESIGNS GLOBAL JACKET REVIEW

On : November 13, 2021September 18, 2023- by Jonathan Allen-

For me it is important to have versatile pieces of gear so I can wear them for different activities. When Topo designs asked me to review their Global jacket, I rapidly saw all the opportunities to test and review this jacket like:…

LA FLATLAND À ANNIE

On : October 31, 2021September 21, 2023- by Jonathan Allen-

Yesterday was the La Flatland à Annie gravel biking event and we attended as spectators and goodies provider. The purpose of this event was to raise money for the Primrose donkey sanctuary. Smiling faces on all the course and even after with…

CAMELBAK CHASE BIKE VEST REVIEW

On : October 15, 2021September 18, 2023- by Jonathan Allen-

I was looking for a water bladder more compact and comfortable for gravel biking and I saw the chase bike vest. I was curious to test it, so I contacted Camelbak and they sent it to me. My first impression of the…

LIFETIME 55 QUART HIGH PERFORMANCE COOLER REVIEW

On : October 4, 2021September 15, 2023- by Jonathan Allen-

I longer hesitated between buying a 12 volt cooler and regular cooler. After hours of reflection, I decided to go with a regular cooler that would keep cool for a relatively long period of time. After my decision was made, the shopping…

TOPO DESIGNS BIKE BAG REVIEW

On : September 18, 2021September 18, 2023- by Jonathan Allen-

I am always on the lookout for bags and ways to carry stuff while on a ride or a bike trip and a handlebar bag is always practical.So when Topo design asked me to review their bike bag, I was happy to do so. My first impression of the bag was how well built it is. They use a 1000D nylon for the outside and a 400D nylon for the liner. Wait what ! They have put a liner in their bag? Yes, and with a bright color so you can easily spot was is…

GARNEAU CLUTCH JERSEY AND CORRIDGE BIB REVIEW

On : September 15, 2021September 15, 2023- by Jonathan Allen-

When I heard last fall that Garneau was releasing a gravel collection for 2021, I was more than excited to see what they had in mind. I got my package right on time for the Big red gravel run and I was…

MOOSE BICYCLES FRAME BAGS REVIEW

On : August 27, 2021September 16, 2023- by Jonathan Allen-

Last November, Moose asked me to test their prototype of their upcoming bag and I could not say no. Specially when it comes to gear…I am the worst gear wh#$% you will ever meet. Moose decided to make 2 different bags (the gravel bag and the fat bag) and I must admit that their choice was interesting. THE TOUGH AF GRAVEL/BIKEPACKING BAG This bag features a single YKK zippered pocket main pocket that can carry a lot of stuff.I fitted: 3 tubes, tires change tools, co2 cartridge, a water bottle and…

2021 ETNIES MOUNTAIN BIKE SHOES REVIEW

On : August 25, 2021September 15, 2023- by Jonathan Allen-

I was lucky this year to review the new shoes they got, and they sent me three models to test. I tested with pedals with and without studs to see how they would perform in both situation.The testing of the three pairs was…