With temperatures steadily rising and snow melting off trails, I've got summer mountain biking on the brain again. As I've mentioned in other reviews, Machines for Freedom is one of my go-to brands for best-in-class women's cycling gear. Their summerweight long sleeve jersey is one of their flagship offerings and a staple in my steadily growing bike gear stash. Here are my ...
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Tracksmith Harrier Long Sleeve Review
Apparently, nothing can stop my love for Tracksmith running tops. I have been wearing and loving Tracksmith's harrier tank for summer running for years (previously reviewed here). When they dreamed up a long sleeve harrier, I knew I had to try it. I now have this shirt in three colors, so you can probably see where this review is going. The harrier previously made a cameo ...
Machines for Freedom Essential Shorts Review
Machines for Freedom's gorgeous aesthetic and obsessive product design quickly put them at the top of my list for cycling gear. Even though I only ride trails, I'm partial to spandex kits over baggies. I've been wearing Machines' bibs for a couple of years, so I was excited when they released these shorts sans bib. I ordered them literally the day they were launched. In the ...
Athleta Rainier Cold Weather Run Tight Review
Up here in the mountains of northern Arizona, winter frequently has me running outdoors in temperatures near or below freezing. Every year, I go on my perennial hunt for excellent cold weather gear. That brought me to Athleta's rainier tight. I actually purchased this pair last winter, so I've worn and tested these for an entire winter season. They've proved their ...
Tracksmith Brighton Base Layer Long Sleeve Review
Over the last couple of years, I've become a huge fan of Tracksmith's running tops. They are always the first I reach for, and I've logged hundreds of miles in them. They recently reworked their brighton line, their seamless styles rendered in merino wool. I bought the long sleeve version to help ease me into cold weather runs. So far I've only worn it on its own, but as ...
Vuori Performance Jogger Review
I've been working from home for 8 months now, and like most people, I've been maximizing the comfy factor. Near the beginning of the pandemic, I bought my first pair of Vuori joggers to see what all the fuss was about. I now have 3 pairs, so you can probably already see where this is going. Here are my detailed thoughts. I initially bought 2 pairs of joggers in ...