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Choosing a Hydration Pack for Mt. Biking

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

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. […]



XTERRA *Winter* World Championship

By Rachel Cieslewicz • Feb 28th, 2008 • Category: Lead Story

Spring Fever? Here is Your Ultimate Solution!
February is the month so many have such a hard time with in four season climates. The winter has been long, with the days short and dark. Skiing, for many of us, is beginning to lose its charm. The anticipation of spring […]