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…
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…
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…
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…
Cover photo by Kate Brennan When I heard that the Big red gravel run was coming back this year, there was no doubt in my mind that I needed to try it. You just need to check the pictures of the previous years to understand that the buzz is real. I decided to do the 66 km (870 m) run since I did not know what I was getting into and played the safe card. The registration It started with the registration online and I must admit that it is easy and complete. They even ask a number in case of emergency. 1…
August 7 I will attend this event that I heard through many local medias and I must admit that I pretty excited about this one. About For cycling enthusiats who want to bring people together to explore and live a unique gravel…
I am always on the lookout for new brands in biking and even more when it’s Canadian. When I saw that a company made 100 % biodegradable lubrication and cleaning products for the bike in Quebec,Canada, I decided to contact them for…
In short, Grinduro is just what the name suggests: Gravel Road Race + Mountain Bike-Style Enduro = one long loop of pavement and dirt, where finishing times aren’t based on overall loop time, but four timed segments (each roughly five-to-seven minutes). But…
