If you have been playing pickleball for a few months, you probably know the feeling. Your dinks are landing where you want them, your serves have found a rhythm, and you are starting to think strategically rather than just trying to keep the ball in play. That is the intermediate plateau, and it is exactly … Read more
When it comes to triathlon racing, your equipment can make or break your performance across all three disciplines. A quality tri suit eliminates the need to change clothes between the swim, bike, and run segments, saving precious seconds in transition while providing the comfort and support your body needs for each leg of the race. … Read more
Your commute should not dictate your life, but for many of us, the daily grind to work becomes a source of constant frustration. I spent three years wrestling with crowded subway cars, expensive parking, and the dreaded “last mile” problem before discovering folding bikes. These compact machines solve the commuter puzzle by letting you cycle … Read more
Training with power has transformed how I approach cycling. After three years of riding by feel alone, I finally invested in my first power meter and watched my FTP jump 15% in just four months. The data doesn’t lie – and that is exactly why finding the best power meters for road cyclists matters so … Read more
If you’re getting into swimrun racing, you already know that a dedicated swimrun wetsuit makes a massive difference on race day. Unlike triathlon wetsuits, which are optimized purely for swimming, swimrun wetsuits are built for the unique demands of alternating between water and land. They feature front zippers that let you “cab down” (roll the … Read more
If you have ever cut a long ride short because your backside simply could not take any more, you are not alone. Saddle discomfort is the number one reason cyclists abandon endurance rides, and the difference between a saddle that punishes you and one that carries you comes down to a handful of critical design … Read more
Finding the best running shoes for big guys is not as simple as grabbing the most cushioned option on the shelf. When you are carrying extra weight, your footwear needs change dramatically. I learned this the hard way after going through three pairs of standard trainers in six months, wondering why my knees ached and … Read more
I have spent the last three months riding electric mountain bikes across every trail I could find. From rocky descents in the Santa Monica Mountains to fire road climbs in the Santa Susana range, these e-MTBs changed how I think about trail riding. Electric mountain bikes for trails are no longer just for beginners. Our … Read more
Getting lost on a century ride taught me a lesson I will never forget. I had been using my phone for navigation, but the battery died at mile 62, leaving me stranded on unfamiliar gravel roads. That was three years ago, before I started testing dedicated bike computers with maps. Since then, our team has … Read more
When the water temperature climbs past 70 degrees Fahrenheit, a full-sleeve wetsuit goes from helpful to suffocating in a hurry. I learned this the hard way at a July Olympic-distance race in Austin, where I spent the entire 1500m swim fighting the urge to rip my suit off mid-stroke. That experience sent me on a … Read more