Have you ever heard of Polar? Well, their story goes back as far as 1977 in a cross-country ski track in northern Finland. In fact, Polar is the company that developed the world’s first wireless heart rate (HR) monitor. They have been…
This season we wanted to review different shoes since a lot of people were asking for it. The Bontrager foray is a versatile cycling shoe perfect for trail riding, cyclocross and gravel and it is perfect for me. For this review I decided to test them for gravel biking. When I received the shoes, the first thing I observed was how sturdy the shoes looked. Over the course of my testing, it really did not disappoint at this level. From heavy rocks to a hard fall, the Foray did not flinch at all. The scuff saver is…
I already told you about Cotopaxi in my previous review of the Teca windbreaker. This company, based in Salt Lake City, has made its reputation by making outdoor gear using left-over fabric from other companies’ larger production. This very ecological production method…
Cotopaxi, named after an active volcano in Ecuador, is based in Salt Lake City and has been operating since 2014. This brand has quickly grown in popularity thanks to its colorful outdoor gear and its commitment to their local community and our…
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…
CamelBak is an outdoor equipment company based in California, USA, that operated for about 30 years now. Well known to cyclists and hikers for its hydration packs, CamelBak has more recently put its expertise to work for trail runners. The Zephyr™ 12L…
The best chain lube for your bike depends on the conditions you’re riding in. Any friction or resistance within the chain can have an impact on how efficiently your power is used. In order to limit friction between the chain and the…
For me lights are essential to be properly seen whether it is day or night but sometimes they are not powerful enough. This is where the Blackburn design click USB comes in. One of the advantages of these lights is that they are rechargeable with a usb plug. How many times did we toss away battery operated lights in the drawer because it was a race to find batteries? For me, too many times. They state that in flash mode they will last…
