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…
Stance is a sock brand founded in California that has been around since 2009. On their website, it is possible to read: “We have turned socks into one of the world’s most exciting accessories in less than five years.” Their goal 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…
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…
With the gravel sector continuing to expand and defined on-road and off-road divide merging, Louis Garneau Group embraces the spirit of the gravel adventure with expansion of its gravel specific Groad Collection for 2021/2022. Designed with in-depth high-end racing knowledge and innovative…
Robin des Bas (that is, in French, a clever pun using the character Robin Hood and socks) is a young socks company from the city of Montreal with a unique and inspiring concept: for every pair of socks sold, a pair of…
When Bontrager asked me to review the avert shoes ,I was intrigued by the military look of it.I got more intrigued when they said that it was hikeable. When I got my pair, I was impressed by the quality of construction of the shoe. Bontrager did not cut corners on this model. Made of durable, weather-resistant,…
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…
