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Electricity Options for Van Campers

Learn about electricity options for van campers for part-time and full-time van life explained in simple, easy to understand terms. When traveling or camping in your minivan, you will almost certainly need some sort of electricity supply. Cell phones, cameras,…

The Best Minivan Camper Toilet Options

When traveling in a minivan camper, one of your biggest challenges is where to go when you don’t have a convenient place to go. Sometimes public restrooms simply aren’t available or convenient. So what are your best minivan camper toilet…

Cycling

Castelli Lightness 2 Glove Review

The Castelli Lightness 2 Glove is ideal for those transitional days when you need a Goldilocks solution-It's just right! The Castelli Lightness 2 glove is a lightweight glove intended for those days when winter gloves are too warm and half-finger…

Bianchi C.U.S.S.

All original (minus pedals), plus dealer installed Rock Shox Sid XC suspension fork. Used 2001 Bianchi C.U.S.S. = Celeste Ultimate Single Speed. This was the only one from this time period which was made in the classic Bianchi Celeste color.…

Stages Dash L50 Long Term Review

  The Stages Dash L50 is a Feature Rich Cycling Computer The Stages Dash L50 offers GPS mapping, turn-by-turn navigation, heart rate, power, and of course all of the expected speed, distance, and cadence functions. It also features a bright…

Searching For the Perfect Mountain Bike Grip

  Handlebar grips serve two main functions: comfort and control. Both functions are closely related to each other. A well-designed handlebar grip provides sufficient friction to prevent your hand from slipping.  The surface should also allow for easy changes in…

Three Foot Passing Laws and Mutual Respect

Recently a Facebook group member posted an angry response to how bike clothing manufacturer, VOmax Apparel responded to a comment on one of their Facebook ads. This particular group is a private group for former cycling industry members.  The member…

Tom Ritchey Road Logic Review

    Tom Ritchey is best known for building mountain bikes and mountain bike components. He was at the birth of mountain biking way back in the 70's. Tom however also has a lengthy history in road bikes. After all,…

Ritchey Ultra Mountain Bike Review

  Tom Ritchey builds good bikes. Seriously. The Ritchey Ultra is however beyond good. It should be, as Tom has building mountain bikes since the dawn of mountain biking. The Ultra is the newest distillation of Ritchey’s more than 40…

Backpacking

Kayaking

Upcoming Michigan Kayak Symposiums

  Symposiums are a great way to learn kayaking skills. Taught by experienced paddlers, typically, ACA or BCU certified coaches; one can learn an incredible amount of useful information in a fun, safe, hands-on environment. 32st Annual WMCKA Symposium Montague,…