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Podcast: How Does Waterproof Gear Work?

Aaron and I discuss the history of waterproof gear, from animal skins to Gore-Tex and everything in between. We also talk about what it means for a material to be waterproof yet breathable, and how waterproof gear can help mountain bikers.

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A 100% Waterproof and Fully-Breathable Rain Jacket – Fact or Fiction? The Sugoi RSE Neoshell

Sugoi has released a rain jacket that they claim is 100% waterproof, and yet fully breathable–specifically, 2x more breathable than comparable membranes. This claim flies in the face of conventional knowledge–everyone knows you can’t have a breathable membrane that keeps out water adequately! Yet that’s exactly what Sugoi claims they’ve produced. I’ve put the RSE …

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Riding After Rain: Advice for New Riders

This time of year, mud, snow, and ice cover trails across the continent, and sunshine is in short supply. Most mountain bikers acknowledge that riding soft trails can accelerate erosion and widen precious singletrack into jeep roads. But sometimes, it’s tough to know if trails are dry enough to ride. “It is something that takes some experience,” said …

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Rain Training: 36 days to the Cohutta 100

With a little over a month left until my first dirty century, my training is really ramping up and yesterday I clocked my longest mountain bike ride yet ever. Here’s a recap of where I’ve been and the latest things I’ve learned. Two weeks ago I was able to get in a 70-mile ride in …

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Dakine Sequence Pack and Blitz Jacket Review

You’re probably thinking – a pack and a jacket, in one review? Well, why not? Dakine, in case you haven’t checked them out yet, is a big manufacturer of quality gear for mountain biking and other action sports. Not only do they produce great packs and luggage, but they also offer an extensive line of …

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