Reviewed by Forest Baker »
Clydesdale Biketourist & Bikepacker
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| Gear Philosophy: | Fit is the most critical factor in good gear. Also, buy for the conditions that you're going to ride/run/hike in. |
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| Hometown: Sacramento, CA Training Style: I don’t train constantly. If I have a tour or a double century coming up, I’ll put in a couple of hard weekends before I start. when I am training, I make sure that I climb a ton. I’ll do a couple of passes a day to get ready for a big ride. Road to Endurance Biking: I’ve always been a biker- I’ve done lots of commuting and biketouring in the states and abroad. A couple of years ago I got into bikepacking and did the Tour Divide. Since then, I’ve done the Arizona Trail Race, the Colorado Trail Race and some bikepacking in Sierras. I like testing my self-reliance. It’s also a sport that rewards patient, consistent riding. At my size, I’m never going to be sprinter. Gear Philosophy: Of course, I always want the best gear, but if you can’t afford it, try to get the best bang for your buck. The most important thing is that you buy the right product, so you don’t need to buy again. Favorite Rides:Kokapelli. My favorite backyard trails are Gooseberry Creek, Little Creek, between my town and Grand Canyon | |
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Product Recommendation:
Showers Pass Club Convertible Pant – Men’s
Comments:
These pants have kept me dry during really long downpours. I like that they are knickers, so that my legs don't get too hot. It's easy to overheat in other rainpants. These pants, I'm willing to wear longer because they are more best comfortable. The downside is that they are cut narrow in the thigh. It's like a skinny jean, so I wouldn't recommend these for bigger guys.
$ 68
Cycling Genre: Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, Bikepacking, Mountainbiking, Roadbiking Tags: advanced kit, Arizona Trail Race, bike commuting, bike touring, bikepacking, Colorado Trail Race, comfortable, cycling, endurance race, high performance, intermediate, long-distance, mountainbiking, roadbiking, Tour Divide
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Posted
November 6, 2012
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Forest Baker
