At The Running Event, I had the pleasure of meeting with Ultimate Direction and exploring their exciting range of products! They showcased an impressive collection of hydration vests and running belts, specially designed for dedicated runners and triathletes. Trail Vest One standout item was the stylish Trail Vest, shown to...
Drankful Hydration Review
There's something to be said about carrying your hydration at the hip and not on the back. I've always just used a backpack but recently had the opportunity to check out Drankful Hip Pack. And, I'm glad I did. The Drankful Hip Pack can be used for hiking, cycling, road...
GoFluo Reflective Gear
Now that the days are shorter, we will be training in the dark - either in the morning or after work. That being the case, it's important to wear some sort of reflective gear so that you are seen by cars and motorcycles. I met GoFluo at TRE last month...
Santic Picasso Bike Shoes
If you love to bike, then you will absolutely love the Santic Picasso Bike Shoes. I look down when I ride wearing them and it makes me so happy. Here's why The Santic Picasso is a versatile, high-performance road cycling shoe with classic background color and energetic graffiti that is...
Winter Cycling Apparel by Santic Cycling
Winter will be here soon and some of us will be putting away our gear and riding inside. But others, like myself, plan on riding throughout the winter months, except in the snow! With that, Santic Cycling Apparel already has its winter lineup and sent me a couple of samples...
How to Ride into the Wind
Who likes to ride into the wind? It totally stinks! But, when you're on a flat course, especially in coastal areas, there will be times that you will have to ride into the wind. So how do you ride into the wind? Here are some tips: Don't let the wind...
Fall Fashion with Santic Cycling Apparel
Fall is here and the mornings are pretty cold. It's just about time to wear lightweight long sleeve cycling apparel. Recently Santic Cycling sent me a fall outfit to review on this blog. Santic Jianai Women's Jersey This lightweight jersey is perfect for fall. It has lots of protection from...
Are You Gritty?
What is grit and why is it important to an endurance athlete? That was the question I had prior to reading Angela Duckworth's book, GRIT - The Power of Passion and Perseverance. There's a real difference between those of us with Grit and those who don't have it. How many...
Tifosi Optics Review
Lately, while I ride, I get debris in my eyes. I have a decent pair of riding glasses but they don't wrap around and protect my eyes as they should. So, I reached out to Tifosi Optics to see if they could help. Customer Service The folks at Tifosi were...
Strange Comments When I’m Riding
The other day, it was gorgeous out, so I decided to pop my road bike on the bike rack and ride over to Jones Beach. I parked and started getting myself ready for the ride. There was a car next to me. The guy honked his horn, I turned around....