I have been running with my kids since my first was eight months old, and over the past several years our team has tested more jogging strollers than I can count on both hands. When you are looking for the best jogging strollers for infants, the stakes feel higher because you are dealing with a … Read more
I have been running with my kids in jogging strollers for over six years now. What started as a desperate attempt to squeeze in a few miles after my first was born turned into one of the best decisions I made as a new parent. The right all-terrain jogging stroller completely changes what is possible … Read more
After three months and over 800 miles of loaded touring across the American Southwest, I learned that the sleeping bag strapped to my handlebar roll was the single piece of gear that made or broke each morning. A good one meant I woke up rested and ready to crank out another 60 miles. A bad … Read more
After spending three months testing bikepacking tents on routes through Colorado, Oregon, and the Scottish Highlands, I learned that the right shelter can make or break a multi-day ride. The best bikepacking tents for cyclists solve a specific problem that regular backpacking tents ignore: they need to pack short enough to fit on handlebars, in … Read more
When I first started bikepacking, I strapped everything to my frame with bungee cords and prayed nothing would bounce off on rocky descents. After losing a sleeping bag somewhere on the Colorado Trail in , I realized I needed a better system. That is when I discovered fork mounted cargo cages for bikepacking, and they … Read more
Commuting by car costs the average American over $9,000 per year when you factor in gas, insurance, parking, and maintenance. Switching to one of the best electric bikes for long commutes can cut that cost by up to 90% while getting you to work faster in many cities. I have spent the last several months … Read more
Finding the best electric bikes for women over 50 changed how I think about cycling forever. When my mom turned 58, she told me she missed riding but worried about her knees, her balance, and keeping up on group rides. I spent three months researching, testing, and comparing step-thru e-bikes specifically for women in their … Read more
Every cyclist has been there: you are miles from home, and suddenly your chain snaps. I learned this lesson the hard way on a 40-mile ride last summer when a broken chain left me walking for two hours because I did not have a chain breaker tool with me. That experience sent me on a … Read more
I will never forget the first time I flew with my road bike stuffed inside a cardboard box held together with packing tape. The bike survived, but barely. After that stressful trip, I swore I would invest in a proper bike travel case. That was 8 years and 40+ flights ago. Flying with a bike … Read more
Flying with a bike is stressful enough without worrying whether your frame will arrive in one piece. I have watched baggage handlers drop bike boxes onto conveyor belts, stack them upside down, and shove them into cargo holds with zero care. That is exactly why investing in one of the best bike travel bags for … Read more