Posted on May 13, 2008 by Roland
These are the best summer bicycling shirts I can find now; the 100% poly shirts seem to have disappeared. At $6.97 the Campmor Short Sleeve Tech Crew (For Men) - By Duofold is hard to beat.
If you’d like a brighter version of the same shirt,the Duofold Duo Dri is available in Safety Yellow or Orange [...]
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Posted on April 18, 2008 by Roland
A new edition of Cycling in Quebec: Official Guide, 5th Edition in English is coming out very soon and can be ordered now. This is the best guide available for La Route Verde and cycling around Montreal and Quebec City. The English version is hard to get and usually sold out before summer. So if [...]
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Posted on March 27, 2008 by Roland
The Patagonia Web sales are not as good as the Outlet Sales but they are alot easier to get to. You can check out the lates sale at Patagonia Web Specials. Check out the Rain Shadow Jacket at 50% off ($74.50), this is a nice cycling and off-bike rain jacket.
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Posted on March 21, 2008 by Roland
In light rain and often in the morning, I like to wear breathable tights not rain pants. Campmor is having a nice sale on Hind DryLite Tights, $29.96 ($50 List).
I have several pairs of Hind Tights and think they are very nice and a great buy. These tights are a little tighter than my favorites [...]
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Posted on March 1, 2008 by Roland
Jannd makes my favorite pannies and rack packs, check it out their double secret Spring Sale for some very nice gear at a good price.
Some of my favorites on close out are: Mountain Pannier, Mini Mountain Pannier, Grocery Bag Pannier, and Large Mtn. Panniers. But make sure that is less than the regular price with the double [...]
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Posted on February 24, 2008 by Roland
The pain in my hip has had me thinking about KneeSavers/Pedal Extenders for quite a while but the price ($45 plus $3 s&h) always put me off. But I recently found them on eBay at Bicycle Pedal Extenders for $19 with free shipping.
My industrially sized sandals tend to rub against the crank arms and a [...]
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Posted on February 23, 2008 by Roland
See original posting - Hot Buys - My Favorite Panniers on Sale
Update: 2/23/08 - 2nds Sale at Jandd - Mountain Expedition Panniers for $218 current list is $284.95
By the way, the Jandd Mountain Expedition Panniers shown on my Slipstream above are seconds. I couldn’t tell you why they are seconds. It isn’t obvious to me.
NB [...]
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Posted on January 6, 2008 by Roland
On a tour, off the bike lights are much more than a convenience, they can be a safety item. A good light will let you make repairs by the side of road in the dark, it will also light your way home from dinner, and to the bathroom at night. Those are all [...]
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Posted on August 25, 2007 by Roland
It is time for the annual almost Labor Day Sale at Patagonia. Here’s their latest announcement.
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Posted on July 17, 2007 by Roland
Here’s the latest Sale at the Patagonia Freeport Outlet. I have gotten some great buys on previous year gear at these sales. Two year ago, I got 2 R0.5 Jeseys for $15 each. They are normally $70 and would have been marked down to $35 but since they were from the previous year, the price was [...]
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