Vapur Shades Water Bottle Here at Bicycle Touring Guide, we’ve already covered several great water bottles, most recently the excellent new Polar Bottle. However, we have yet to write about anything quite like the Vapur Shades Water Bottle, which is easily one of the best portable options to bring along on any cycling trip. The […]
REI Teams up with GHOST Bikes
GHOST Bikes Now Available at REI! REI has recently teamed up with German cycling manufacturer GHOST in an attempt to bring high-performance, European bikes to an American market through the sporting goods company’s stores. REI and GHOST have agreed to a deal that makes REI the sole purveyor of GHOST bicycles stateside. REI is currently selling 32 GHOST models, but […]
PulseON: A Heart Rate Monitor without the Hassle
PulseON Heart Rate Monitor Watch Are you the type of cyclist who likes to be on top of your vitals and monitor your performance during a ride? It’s a good trait to have. However, with many of the heart rate monitoring products on the market today, you have to deal with clunky straps and electrodes […]
Selle Royal Men’s Freeway Fit Bicycle Saddle – A Memory Foam Miracle
Selle Royal Men’s Freeway Fit Bicycle Saddle Italian cycling company Selle Royal has taken inspiration from beds, and turned that inspiration into a product that is perfect for your bicycle. Almost everyone is familiar with memory foam thanks to companies like Tempur-Pedic, whose memory foam beds are supposed to be some of the most comfortable […]
Get Ready for Spring Cycling with the Pearl Izumi P.R.O. Leader Bike Jersey
Pearl Izumi P.R.O. Leader Bike Jersey Looking for a great cycling jersey for this spring for a very reasonable price? Look no further than the Pearl Izumi P.R.O. Leader Bike Jersey, an elite jersey that is currently a whopping 50% off at REI. The P.R.O. Leader is designed by Pearl Izumi with professional-class aerodynamic technology in mind, […]
The 5 Best Cycling Helmets Money Can Buy
Best Cycling Helmets No matter whether you’re a casual weekend cyclist or a serious, everyday rider, you are going to need a quality helmet when you’re out on the road. Not all helmets are designed the same, and an elite helmet on your dome can be the difference between serious injury and a minor fall. […]
Marc Pro Plus – The Secret to Recovery
Marc Pro Plus Muscle Recovery and Conditioning Device In 2015, we’re in a technological age where the tried-and-true methods of reaching peak athletic performance are quickly becoming obsolete, due to impressive new developments that take care of athletic challenges more efficiently. One area where conventional methods are being overtaken by new technology is that of recovery. […]
Polar Bottle: The Award-Winning, Insulated Water Bottle
Polar Insulated Water Bottle At the recent Outdoor Retailer Trade Show in Salt Lake City, Utah, many companies gathered to see the latest and greatest innovations in active, outdoor equipment, and to hopefully take home some awards for their own products. While many widely-recognizable brands won awards, one of the surprise winners was small, Boulder, Colorado-based […]
5 Best Long-Sleeve Cycling Jerseys
Best Long-Sleeve Cycling Jerseys In keeping with our recent theme of how to make winter cycling just as enjoyable and pleasant as riding in the summer, today we’ll look at some of the best long-sleeve cycling jerseys that money can buy. There’s a reason that professional cyclists wear jerseys instead of cumbersome outerwear during the […]
The Borealis Yampa – A Perfect Winter Bike
The Borealis Yampa – A New Breed of Winter “Fat Bike” In keeping with our last article about what equipment you need to have a successful winter cycling season, today we’re going to discuss a bike that’s perfectly suited to outdoor winter riding, should you choose to brave the elements and get some snow-riding in this winter. The Borealis […]