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Wrapture

Originally conceived in 1896, the Brooks Challenge Bag ($88) should easily draw discerning cyclists and their penchant for well-made accessories. The best way to carrying bike tools we’ve seen, the Challenge bag tightly cradles tools to prevent movement during transport and when strapped to the saddle, covers the buckles to deter prying hands. Naturally, they [...]

Be Prepared In Style

Appearing originally back in 1914 within the company’s Brooks Book for Motor Cyclists, Brooks recently decided to bring back this classic and classy motorcycle accoutrement with a modern twist. Made of stout leather that is vegetable tanned in Europe, bikers can choose from three color options shown above including: brown, black, and honey. The kit [...]

Continue to Perform Seeking Shelter from the Storm

By Guest Writer Michael O’Brien As runners, we’re always looking to maximize our performance and comfort levels when hitting the pavement, whether it be regulating our temperature, finding non-bothersome performance shorts (guys you know what I mean), or the proper hydration techniques.  The Brooks LSD Lite ($75) jacket eliminates any confusion when it comes to [...]

DNA Unmatched in Cushioning and Responsiveness

By Guest Writer and Outdoor Enthusiast Michael O’Brien The fact that the Brooks Glycerin 8 ($129.95) men’s neutral running shoe earned Editor’s Choice recognition in the most recent edition of Runner’s World is no mistake.  The shoe’s new DNA cushioning technology, improved, softer and more individually responsive than even the previous Hydroflow, allows each runner [...]

Running = Friction = Winter Warmth

For this writer, winter means running. Perhaps it’s a futile effort to counteract my ridiculous holiday eating or maybe I’m just looking to warm my bones through kinetic activity; either way, I’m starting to pound the pavement. I’ve been accused of running just as an excuse to get new gear (there are worse reasons, right?), [...]

Make Miles Per Week Your New Performance Metric

Don’t look now, but spring is about to, well… spring. If you haven’t already done so, it’s time to get your fitness routine in gear. I’ve got no better recommendation for you than to be or to become a runner. I’ve been ramping up my ’09 runs for a few months now, as I traditionally [...]