It’s Official: CXR Is Going to Kentucky!
CyclocrossRacing.com is sending a Rep/Racer to Masters Worlds this year to get and give the scoop on whats happening in Louisville. Our ambition is to continue assisting our athletes in achieving their goals, and this time the fortunate recipient is me! My name is Doug and I’m the guy behind the computer with the phone … Read more
The Osprey Manta Hydration Packs – New in the MPGear House!
The Osprey Manta Series is the pack that provides that multisport solution for all your outdoor sporting activities. Integrating Osprey’s Hydraulics, this adventure sport pack delivers a stable and comfortable fit. Featuring dual hip-belt pockets to store your goodies, a helmet attachment daisy, an integrated blinker patch and stretch side pockets Osprey designed one versatile … Read more
Blue Competition AC1 SL Review Video
We’ve been anxiously awaiting the arrival of our new shipment of Blue Bicycles for 2010 and watching great review videos like this just makes things more difficult. Check out this video review from Bicycling Magazine on Blue Competition’s flagship carbon race bike, the AC1 SL. Wooaaah Nelly! Gotta have one today! Check out the video: … Read more
Two Person Tents – Tent Comparison
We have been outfitting our customers with tents here at Mountains Plus for a long time. We have large family camping tents, small ultralight solo tents, lightweight backpacking tents and basecamp tents. You might say, however, that the two person tent category occupies a special place in our warehouse. They have been our favorite tent … Read more
Pete visits Portland w/ his Chrome Metropolis Messenger Bag!
Ah, Portland, The City of Roses, a biking mecca. Good thing I’ve got my trusty bike and new Chrome Messenger Bag, I’ve got some shopping to do. But first, I’ll fuel up with a great breakfast at the Little Red Bike Café. Stowing the leftovers in my Chrome, it’s weatherproof you know, I’ll head down … Read more
Tech Tuesday – Camping Fuel Canisters and Fuel Mixtures
This link, Fuel Mixtures, provides a very detailed account on the various fuel mixtures used in camping stove fuel canisters, the differences of fuels being used and how they are fed to the stove, via upright stoves (MSR Pocket Rocket) or liquid fed stoves (think MSR WhisperLite). The main point being that lower temperatures effect … Read more
Big Agnes Fly Creek UL 2 Tent, Winner, 2010 Editor’s Choice Award!
The Fly Creek UL 2, is a two person tent from Big Agnes that won the Backpacker’s Editor’s Choice Award for 2010. This ultralight backpacking tent weighs 2 lbs, 2 oz. which includes a vestibule for storing your backpacking gear and hiking boots. This ultralight tent is double walled, has a big mesh front door … Read more
Nemo Meta 2p Wins Backpackers Editor’s Choice 2010!
The Meta 2P tent, weight and efficiency at its best! This two person tent takes your trekking poles and makes them into tent poles, providing that dual-use option for your backpacking gear. This lightweight backpacking tent weighs in at 2 lbs and 15 oz., lighter then those thick, lugged boots on your feet. The well … Read more
Waterproof Map Cases & Rock Racing Win!
Chuck, from Rock Racing submitted this photo Friday winner of him and his teammate racing in the Berryman Adventure race with a waterproof map case. The Rock Racing team makes their way to the canoe transition, lucky they have those map cases to keep their maps and passports dry. Every Friday is Photo Friday. Submit those … Read more
Osprey Backpacks – How to Pack a Backpack!
This is a good video on how to pack a backpack. The good folks at Osprey backpacks developed it. The video offers guidance on balance and weight distribution in packing a backpack.
Photo Friday Entries!
Submit those Photo Friday photos of your MPGear (Inov 8 footwear, Big Agnes tents, Atlas snowshoes, Canine Hardwear Travel Bed, Osprey backpacks, etc.). The winner of each Photo Friday receives a $25 MPGear gift certificate. Yaah Hoo! Not only will you get more gear, but you will have more gear to take photos of. Please, … Read more
Pete O’Gear is Back!
I’m in Norway today paddling with my 210cm Werner Shuna Paddle-Bent. Not only is this a popular paddle for my high angle aggressive paddle stroke, the neutral bent shaft is great for balance and control. Thank goodness for that, I need all the help I can get to paddle and see as much as I … Read more
Photo Friday Winner!
For the third week in a row the reigning champion, once again! Modeling comfortably on her Canine Hardware Travel Bed, Nala is showing us that winning look. Can anyone topple the queen of Photo Friday? Tune in next week. Every Friday is Photo Friday, so submit those photos today.
Riding The Wet Trails
Bike198 has a good article on tackling wet weather mountain bike riding. They’ve also included a wet weather bike skills video. 198 Bike Skills Article So if you are getting ready to hit those wet and muddy trails, take a quick refresher first.
Volunteer Vacations!
Spend a week in the backcountry this summer lending a hand to re-build a trail. Several clubs and associations across the nation organize weeklong volunteer work parties connecting you with a much needed trail maintenance project. These Volunteer Vacations help rebuild trails and structures in typically more difficult to access trail sections, which typically means, … Read more
