2022 Sea Otter Classic Recap, Part 2
We've got a lot more coverage from Sea Otter 2022, including a bunch of new bikes, some sweet retro paint jobs, and a whole bunch more.
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2022 Sea Otter Classic Recap, Part 1
Our Bike Editor just wrapped up his first day at the 2022 Sea Otter Classic and there's a ton of cool stuff to show off — check out Part 1 of our coverage.
Let’s Go Racing
The 2022 World Cup Downhill season kicks off this weekend, and our Bike Editor is pretty fired up about it.
Ignorance is Bliss, Sometimes
Dropper posts keep getting longer — with OneUp’s new 240 mm version leading the charge — and our Bike Editor reflects on a decade-plus of dropper post evolution.
What We’re Watching — March 2022
March’s chapter of What We’re Watching has a bunch of ski, bike, and running videos for your entertainment — plus a sneak preview of our Bikes & Big Ideas guest for next week.
Blister Summit ’22 — Recap & Photo Story
And just like that, our 2022 Blister Summit has wrapped up. Summit B was an absolute blast, with bluebird skies, soft snow, fantastic panel discussions, and more. Check out our recap and stay tuned for tons of videos and reviews in the coming weeks.
On Race Broadcasting & Going Mainstream
The UCI just announced that Discovery will be taking over World Cup race broadcasting from Red Bull, starting in 2023. Our Bike Editor has some thoughts.
Debatable: You Should Try Flat Pedals (Again)
Flat pedals have essentially disappeared from the upper echelons of bike racing, but there’s a lot more to life than just going fast, and our Bike Editor makes the case why even the most staunch clipless acolytes should learn to ride flat pedals, too.
What We’re Watching — February 2022
What We’re Watching is back with a bunch more ski and bike videos for your viewing pleasure, including some quick edits, a couple of longer pieces, and one really important statement on mental health.
Topic of the Week: Get Lights, Go Night Riding
Our Bike Editor has been re-discovering the joy of night riding recently and thinks you should, too.
Would You Rather: Light Skis vs. Light Boots
It’s not exactly a secret that we tend to like a bit of weight in our skis and boots at Blister, at least when it comes to downhill performance. But if we had to ski some very light setups, where would we be most inclined to save that weight? That’s the topic we’re tackling in this edition of Would You Rather.
Debatable: Integrated Brake Lever Clamps are Nonsense
Integrated brake and shifter clamps have become commonplace on modern mountain bikes, but our Bike Editor makes his case for why they should go away.
What We’re Watching — January 2022
Kick off the new year (or ride out the post-NYE hangover?) with this month’s installation of What We’re Watching, which includes everything from quick edits to a couple of feature-length ski, bike and climbing films.
Would You Rather: Mellow Groomer Laps vs. Nonstop Terror
Would you rather be scared on every run you take or limit yourself to mellow groomer laps? That’s the question we’re tackling in this week’s edition of Would You Rather.
Topic of the Week: On Motivation
Our Bike Editor has been doing a lot of riding in terrible weather lately, and he’s learning how to love it — or at least talking himself into it — and has some thoughts on how you can, too.
What We’re Watching — December 2021
This month’s iteration of What We’re Watching includes a whole bunch of skiing and mountain biking videos from a huge range of athletes — and a physics video thrown in, for good measure.
Blacked-Out Top Sheets & Objective Ski Testing
On our latest GEAR:30 podcast, we were discussing the best and worst practices for testing skis. This raised the question: would blacking out the top sheets of skis produce more objective results? Here is our take. Give it a read, and let us know what you think.
Debatable: Bigger Isn’t Always Better
The bike industry likes touting stiffer parts as being better, but our Bike Editor makes the case for why that doesn’t always pan out.
Would You Rather: Early Season or Late Season Ski Conditions?
Which of the sub-par snow-sliding times of the year do you prefer?
Debatable: Make Daylight Savings Permanent
Our bike editor is fed up with changing the clocks in the spring and fall, and makes his case for why we should stop doing it.