ETNIES SAN JUAN RAGLAN JERSEY REVIEW
On : --In the past weeks, I had the chance to test the San Juan Raglan jersey from Etnies. We are at the beginning of the season, but here in Quebec the weather is very changeable, so I was able to test it in…
Tag: bike life
MY 24 HOURS JOURNEY:MONTREAL TO FREDERICTON
On : --Ultra distance cycling starts and ends with one notion, mental fortitude. No matter how athletic you are, no matter how much wattage you can pull off in one ride, it’s all about what goes in your head before each pedal stroke. My…
FAT BIKING IN LAC JÉRÔME. MOST UNDERRATED SPOT IN THE LAURENTIANS ?
On : --I heard about this place about 3 years ago when a friend told me that we would go to Lac Jérôme. My first reaction was: There is a lake in Saint-Jérôme? The rest is history… About Lac Jérôme is a 10 million square feet park with gravel path and some volunteers made some trails for hiking and snowshoeing and a little bit later fat biking. The trails were named after dogs that are walking…
GRAVEL – A LOVE LETTER
On : --Source: Pearl Izumi ‘Gravel – A Love Letter’ is a documentary film that captures the essence of gravel cycling by sharing what it means to riders, including three PEARL iZUMi athletes, Hannah Shell, Marley Blonsky and Angela Naeth. The film explores the…
WREN SPORTS ONERACK REVIEW
On : --I had been looking for a rack for my 29×2.6” Kona Unit for a while, to pack on a couple extra panniers and strap various items for some winter overnighters. I was hearing some good things about Wren Sports and some of…
GARNEAU GRITY T-SHIRT AND LEEWAY 2 SHORT REVIEW
On : --Bikepacking is something I want to discover more and when Garneau asked me to review the Grity t-shirt and the Leeway 2 short, it was the perfect reason to go for few small trips. I must admit that even on ‘’regular’’ rides. I like to wear shorts too. It is more ‘’appropriate’’ when we stop for a more than deserved cerveza. For me the fit, comfort and being practical is more than a must. Let’s see if this combo did the…
THE NEW BONTRAGER WAVECEL ROAD BIKE HELMET
On : --Ultra-versatile helmet that is light, cool, and sleek with the added protection of WaveCel advanced helmet technology and the convenience of magnetic light mounts. If you’re going to get just one helmet, make it this one Whether your finish line is on…
TOPO DESIGNS BIKE BAG REVIEW
On : --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…