Online retailer Backcountry just announced a complete mountain bike apparel line for men and women. Find some of our favorites below.
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Wild Rye Goes Gravel
Wild Rye, makers of women’s activewear just announced an all-new gravel lineup including many choice pieces for dirty drop bar fun…
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ORNOT Thermal Grid Hoodies are Back for Men and Women
ORNOT‘s Thermal Grid hoodies are back in two new colors for men and women. These lightweight layers are incredibly warm, packing a bigger punch than you’d expect from such a minimal garment. Check out more below…
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Wearing the Pants: Dovetail Is Making Workwear for Women, By Women
Started in 2018 by the two owners of a landscaping business in Oregon, Dovetail Workwear aim to make “top-to-toe, all-season, all-reason” utility apparel for women. Hailey Moore stumbled upon their work pants at her local hardware store and wanted to know more. Read on for her review of Dovetail’s workwear and thoughts on how the brand’s mission is having an impact beyond the retail space.
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MAAP’s Lifeplus-Wahoo Women’s Cycling Team Capsule Collection
The Lifeplus-Wahoo Women’s Pro Team and MAAP Team Capsule is now available, lifting the designs of MAAP’s new MLW women’s pro team and placing them on a capsule collection ranging from cycling caps, musettes, casual wear, lycra, and dirt jerseys. For men and women. See the full drop at MAAP.
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Hailey’s Favorite Products of 2023
As 2023 comes to a close, Hailey Moore shares the gear that she turned to again and again this year. Read on for the products that have become indispensable in her bike-touring setup, a couple of apparel recommendations, an off-the-bike surprise, and her 2023 Ride Playlist.
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Bike Hacks: How to Never Forget Another Piece of Riding Gear
For those of us who have (or choose) to drive to our rides, there’s always a risk that we’ll leave something important at home. And usually, we don’t realize it until we park the truck, unload the bike, reach over to the passenger seat, and … well, shit. Travis Engel knows this feeling all too well, so he’s got a hack to make sure he always has what he needs, as long as he always has his truck.
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Ten Years of Making the Logo Bigger, Ornot: Matt Quann Takes Us on a Trip Down Memory Lane
Our friends at Ornot are celebrating their ten-year anniversary as an independent cycling apparel and accessory brand. As part of this milestone, founder Matt Quann penned a retrospective about his experience starting an apparel brand in a San Francisco garage, tracing a path through custom frames, hurdles with domestic manufacturing, and a ride where waffles were promised but not delivered. Continue reading below for more from Matt and keep your eyes peeled for some special giveaways along with this exciting occasion!
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Introducing Curious Creatures: A Fresh Approach to Mountain Bike Apparel That Celebrates Individuality and Adventure
Curious Creatures is a mountain bike apparel brand born out of Bozeman, Montana, and is founded on the principles of empowerment, exploration, and self-expression. Firmly committed to elevating industry benchmarks, the brand resonates through its emphasis on quality, sustainability, and unadulterated individual expression. And, they have just launched their first product line—take a closer look below and read on to learn more about the brand’s commitment to inclusion in cycling.
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A Short, Short Review: Three Years with the ORNOT Mission Shorts
Back in 2019, cycling apparel company ORNOT dropped a line of casual clothing, and within this announcement was the Mission Shorts. These stretchy minimal shorts have been in my riding and off-the-bike rotation for over three years, so I wanted to shine a light on them in a review. Check it out below…
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Radar Roundup: New Stormchaser, ORNOT Has New Threads, Bombora Restock, Squid Bike Dickies + Chamois, Chumba Terlingua GRX Silver For Sale, Garbaruk XC Crankset, and Ronnie’s Atlantis
Our Radar Roundup compiles products and videos from the ‘net in an easy-to-digest format. Read on below for today’s findings…
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John’s Summer Shred Pack Product Reviews
Once the high country melts here in Santa Fe, it’s singletrack 24/7 in the Land of Enchantment. Santa Fe is a MTB town with trails accessible right from your front door. Because of this accessibility, I put a lot of miles on my gear in our summer season. I wanted to offer a quick rundown of some of my favorite new accessories and apparel items I’ve enjoyed over the past few months…
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Radar Roundup: Atelier Velocidade X Vera Cycling, $250 Off CPO, Icon Denim, Flat Bar Space Horse, and Foehn MTB Apparel
Our Radar Roundup compiles products and videos from the ‘net in an easy-to-digest format. Read on below for today’s findings…
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Radar Roundup: Globe Teaser, ZARA Cyling?, Aeffect R, and Explore Gets Colorful
Our Radar Roundup compiles products and videos from the ‘net in an easy-to-digest format. Read on below for today’s findings…
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Radar Roundup: Easton Gravel Dropper, Specialized Adventure Gear, Neutrino, Sram Buys Velocio, and the Mid South Course Atlas
Our Radar Roundup compiles products and videos from the ‘net in an easy-to-digest format. Read on below for today’s findings…
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Radar Roundup: 139g Saddle, Hot Pants, Fluorescent Bags, Blue ReMote, and Bike Ride for Black Lives
Our Radar Roundup compiles products and videos from the ‘net in an easy-to-digest format. Read on below for today’s findings…
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Cosmic Dirt: MTB Apparel for All Bodies – XS-4X
Cosmic Dirt is a new apparel company that just launched a Kickstarter Campaign to raise liquidity to fund its ambitious apparel project: design and manufacture MTB and outdoor clothing in sizes from XS – 4x. If you have friends who are bigger-bodied, then you know their struggle to find apparel that fits them properly. Grading in clothing can be expensive and time-consuming, so your support can help Cosmic Dirt do it right! See more at the Kickstarter…
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Acre’s New Packable Pertex Shell and 40g PrimaLoft Gold Jacket
Acre, Mission Workshop’s cycling brand, just dropped a new, packable jacket that features a Pertex shell and 40g of PrimaLoft Gold insulation. The Acre Series Jacket comes in either brey or olive drab, in size small through extra large and retails for $235. Head to Mission Workshop to see more.
Now through December 19th, get 20% off the Acre Series Jacket and take advantage of our free 2nd day air shipping to get it by Christmas. Use code ASJ21 at checkout.
Specs:
-Packable into the front pocket for easy transport Large rear stow pocket
-Handwarmer pockets
-Two internal open pockets
-Two-way separating YKK front zip
-Reflective details
-Soft microfiber collar for comfort
-Performance fit – Size up if you are in-between sizes