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La Sportiva has made a name for itself in many categories, including the trail running world. Their trail running shoes range from minimal race shoes to burly options designed for rough terrain, and you can check out our 2022 Brand Guide to see what sets each La Sportiva shoe apart from the others.
2022 Niner JET 9 RDO
The Niner JET 9 RDO has proven to be a well-sorted short-travel Trail bike that balances a lot of traits well, and could work for a lot of different riders. Check out our full review for all the info.
2022-2023 Head Kore 93
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pics, and flex pattern numbers for the Head Kore 93.
TrainingPeaks Co-founder Dirk Friel on Coaching, Artificial Intelligence, & the Future of Endurance Training (Ep.127)
Endurance training has come a long way from handwritten logs and fax machines, and we owe a lot of that progress to web-based platforms like TrainingPeaks. Founded in the late 90s by endurance coaches Dirk Friel and his father, Joe Friel, TrainingPeaks has helped modernize the ways athletes can track, analyze, and plan their training. So, we sat down with Dirk to hear more about how better data leads to better performance; artificial intelligence; and a whole lot more.
Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (June 2022) (Ep.216)
Cody and Jonathan discuss the Mountain Gazette story about outdoor influencers & accountability; Matthew Fairbrother’s bikepacking — and enduro racing — across Europe; the ‘most Canadian’ news story; what we’re reading & watching; recent Supreme Court rulings; mountain-town advice; & more.
Trail Running 101: How to Fuel a Trail Run
Learning to eat on the run can be one of the most challenging parts of trail running; figuring out what kinds of foods work for you (and maybe more importantly, identifying those that don’t) can be tricky. But here are some basic ways to get started.
Flash Review — Öhlins RXF 34 m.2
We've started spending time on Öhlins' new RXF 34 m.2 — check out our Flash Review for our early impressions.
European Food Reviews & Trip Report + Updates on our Buyer’s Guides (Ep.203)
Luke and Jonathan discuss Jonathan’s travels across France & Italy; his visits to the Lange factory and ATK bindings factory; provide updates on our Mtn Bike Buyer’s Guide and Winter Buyer’s Guide; and more.
Altra Timp 4
Altra could have easily gotten away with making a few minor tweaks when updating their high-cushioned Timp; instead, the brand completely reengineered the Timp 4 from the ground up. Check out our review to see what we think of all the new changes.
Win Percussion Massage Devices from Roll Recovery
This week TWO lucky winners will each get Roll Recovery's new R1 percussion massage device!
2022-2023 Rossignol Sender 106 Ti Plus
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pics, and flex pattern numbers for the new Rossignol Sender 106 Ti Plus.
2022-2023 Lange RS 130 LV
Here are our measured specs, photos, and a quick rundown on the 22/23 Lange RS 130 LV.
Reviewer Reports: Santa Cruz, Pivot, Kavenz, & More (Ep.124)
We’ve been testing a ton of bikes across the spectrum, from XC(ish) to big Enduro sleds, and we’ve got updates on a lot of them, plus some teasers for other things we’re cooking up.
Flash Review — Rossignol Mandate
The Rossignol Mandate is a killer value in terms of parts spec, but is the frame up to it? Check out our Flash Review for our early impressions.
2021-2022 Stereo Piste RS
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pics, and flex pattern numbers for the Stereo Piste RS.
Naked Sports Innovations Co-founder Lindsay Dakota on “Simplexity” & Their New Laceless Trail Racing Shoe (Ep.126)
Naked Sports Innovations’ line of products has evolved a lot from the popular Running Band that started it all, and this month they announced plans for their first (laceless!) trail running shoe, the Naked T/r. So we sat down with Naked’s President and Co-founder, Lindsay Dakota, to break down their debut model and to talk about how the notion of “simplexity” drives their design process
Blister Brand Guide: Arc’teryx Trail Running Shoe Lineup, 2022
Best known by many for their high-end outerwear, Arc'teryx has now been making trail running shoes for a few years — including one of the lightest models on the market. Check out our Brand Guide to learn more about their current options and how they stand out from each other.
2022-2023 Renoun Earhart 88
Here are our thoughts on Renoun's women-specific all-mountain ski, the Earhart 88, how it compares to the competition, and what sorts of skiers we think should have it on their lists.
Flash Review — Kavenz VHP 16
We've started spending time on the Kavenz VHP 16. Check out our Flash Review for our early impressions.
2022-2023 Dynastar M-Pro 108
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pics, and flex pattern numbers for the new Dynastar M-Pro 108.