Wabi Woolens - Cycling Wear

Wabi Woolens has a new review that went live today on RoadBikeRider.com. It includes the first Wabi for women, which is way past due.

Check it out and let me know what you think.

https://www.roadbikerider.com/wabi-woolens-sport-long-sleeve-jersey-review/

Wabi Woolens Sport Long Sleeve Jersey Review By Brandon Bilyeu & Sheri Rosenbaum Men’s Sport Long Sleeve Jersey: Women’s Sport Long Sleeve Jersey: Hot! Not! Cost: Men’s: $160 Women’s: $150 (introductory price) How obtained: review sample from company Available: online Colors: Black, Slate Blue Website: Wabi Woolens RBR Sponsor: no Test...

New Wabi jerseys for the new year!

Just picked these up yesterday with more to come. This batch includes the first ever women’s jerseys plus short sleeved jerseys for men. I hope you like stripes!

Hey Folks, just a quick note to say the Wabi Woolens Spring Sale is now on! Please share this information as you see fit, especially on other cycling group sites. Your help would be much appreciated!

Thank you very much.

That is all.

HH

Almost time for a new short sleeve!

Ben Magaziner and I rode the Spring Populaire 100K with the Randonneurs yesterday. Small turnout, but a great ride to the Coast Range around the vineyard scenic loop near Forest Grove. Great riding partners and perfect weather make all bike rides more fun! Three flats don't. Thanks for the photos, Ben!

I've always thought of myself as a mountain biker first, but I don't get out much anymore. This summer was a low point, as I didn't get the old Vanilla out even one time. A hip problem kept me from riding and I am just getting over it. But this past weekend, Kate and I got away to a rental cabin on the Santiam River and I found the Monument Peak Trail system. It was a score! It seems like it is mostly used by horses, but it is a classic mountain biking trail. Loamy Pacific Northwest singletrack ran a ribbon up and down the forest. I was breathing hard right away, but I could tell I was in for a treat. I only rode the trails for about an hour, then my lack of fitness, diminished skills, and the fact I had a cold told me it was enough. From the trail map I found online, it looks like a long loop is possible, maybe 19 miles or so. It reminded me of a gentler version of the Brown's Camp loop in the Coast Range, which is my favorite. I'll definitely be returning.

A guy I used to ride with sometimes, Daniel Burton, shared this - The New Rules of Cycling, by Phil Gaimon. I like it, so I am sharing here. I have not read any of Phil's books, but I like his style, so I need to get my hands on them.

The New Rules of Cycling: AKA Philuminati Often when I post a photo from a bike ride, someone will correct me for something weird, quoting a “Rule #.” I’ve had people make fun of a riders’ hairy legs in a picture I posted, and …

Last weekend, Morgan Coleman and I rode a route we discovered through the blog Buckyrides.com. It is a great website for the thoughtful reviews, but mostly because it is an outstanding resources for the routes it highlights. This is the first of the routes I've ridden, but based on what a great ride it was, I know I will try others. Check it out on https://buckyrides.com/routes/

The first highlight was obvious even before the ride began: A dreary day in Portland was a crisp, sunny spring day in Mosier. The wind was a bit of a factor, but it was not so bad as to affect the ride.

Mostly a loop, we started in town and headed out the highway towards the Rowena Curves, which were a treat to zip down. I'm still cautious after my broken bones, but my confidence is returning and I was able to enjoy the famous curves despite the wind.

Near The Dalles, we diverted off the loop towards the eagle caves, which were fascinating - large caves notched on the side of a huge cliff. It took one steep climb, some singletrack , and a bit of hiking to get there, but those just added to the adventure.

Later, a six mile climb that was steeper than I expected provided a real workout. But from there on in, it was smooth sailing back to Mosier. We ended with food and beer at Pfriem in Hood River, then headed back into Portland, only to find a driving rain the entire way home.

Another great day on the bike! Thanks to Morgan for the great company and to James at BuckyRides for some last minute guidance.

Ibex returns! Or, Ibex returns?

It will be interesting to see how this plays out. My big concern is Grant's old hypothesis, that outdoor companies devolve into women's lifestyle companies. I hope that does not apply here.

What do you think will happen?

New owners for Ibex A new chapter for the beloved merino apparel brand: Flour Fund, a group of New York investors purchase intellectual property and remaining assets of Ibex.

I learned something new today about Giro, Bell, and Blackburn. As long as I’ve been a cyclist, I have owned products from at least one of these companies. Well, in 2016, they got a new owner. Here’s a look at it from BikePortland.org : https://bikeportland.org/2018/02/21/corporate-ties-to-assault-rifles-and-the-nra-have-some-thinking-boycott-of-giro-bell-camelbak-and-blackburn-268969

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