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Choosing a Hydration Pack for Mt. Biking

By Art O'Connor • Aug 5th, 2008 • Category: Cycling, Gear Reviews

I have been using hydration packs on and off ever since the first Camelbak’s came out. I have tried a few different sizes and brands over the years. I have a bit of bag fetish so I consider mysef uniquely qualified to write on the subject of packs or bags. I pretty much have a [...]



…and my dog is still a better athlete than me.

By Art O'Connor • Mar 20th, 2008 • Category: Lead Story

My newest training partner is Lucy, a 6 month old lab puppy. Lucy has really made me question a lot about all the things I do in an effort to milk a few seconds off my PR. For example:
- I drink water from a glacier in Europe and scientifically designed sports drinks for optimal performance. [...]



Winter Riding

By Art O'Connor • Feb 18th, 2008 • Category: Cycling

Though it is hard to believe as I watch my dog romp in chest high snow, racing season is coming up fast. As the first early season races approach it is time to start getting off the trainer and hitting the roads. Here are a few tips to help you get out and stay warm.
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