When it comes to road cycling shoes there are virtually hundreds of options. However, in reality there are literally less than 15 road shoes worth buying, and of these 15, not a single one comes out of Italy (apologies to Sidi fans, you will soon see the light). The guiding principle in picking a road shoe has been the same for years, if the shoe fits… To differentiate a quality road shoe from what is otherwise another carbon sole stuck to a faux leather upper with two straps and a …

As cyclists we are always looking for a new and flavorful source of energy, something fast, easy and nutritious and where we usually find it is in granola. Granola: that breakout from the 1970s, which became so synonymous with the health movement. Rolled oats and grains with some dried fruit baked to a golden brown in some sort of sugar syrup, lightweight and easy to carry around, it could be eaten as a snack while biking or as a cereal before school. This naturally caloric yet healthy cereal somehow lost …

Our first meeting with Pacific Puffs was quite serendipitous… One day after work Joshua and I decided to head over to Cow Hollow so we could talk to Alex at Bike Nut.   As we walked down Fillmore and approached Union Street I noticed the paint job on the corner store had changed, it was a refreshingly clean white and blue.  This location had once been a cigar and tobacco store named the Humidor.  Today 2201 Union Street sells cream puffs, and with all the anti-smoking …

Although Barney’s is technically a chain restaurant, with ten locations divided between the San Francisco Bay Area and the Los Angeles area, one would think that they were dining in a one-of-kind establishment. Barney’s uses only Niman Ranch beef and all natural free-range chicken, which are delivered daily along with fresh breads. They use no preservatives and make all of their own guacamole, toppings, and dressings in-house. Barney’s offers more than twenty mouth-watering hamburger options, over ten chicken sandwiches, and plenty of vegetarian options. They also serve meal-sized …

I had run out of coffee so I went down to Safeway to grab something to get me through in the meantime. I decided to just get what ever seemed to be the best deal on sale so I perused the red price tags indicating the markdowns. Target acquired…housed in the deep, dark green bag of “Big River Coffee Company” lie 12oz. of ground “Italian Roast – Strong.” Normally, I’ve been purchasing whole bean coffee, but got over it as this was a temporary bag. The label indicating it’s …

There is often a lot of drama and unnecessary pressure involved with what should be a simple task of purchasing a bottle of wine. Most of the time people just want to relax and enjoy a drink with friends and family without the added stress in the process of choosing and purchasing the wine and then wondering and hoping that it’s actually drinkable. Even worse is getting caught up in the “if it costs a lot then it must be good” scenario that is so common with wine …

I finally became fed up with my ten year old, cheap, and useless kitchen knives and started researching for some quality new ones that would not break the bank. As we all know, cutlery can be very, very expensive, but I definitely didn’t have a boundless budget. My research brought me to Bed Bath & Beyond to wield the orange-handled, Rachael Ray endorsed blades forged by the Australian cutlery design and manufacturing company, Füri Knives. Everything I read online made them seem like they were the ones …

Specialized has been producing some of the most cutting edge products over the past few years, both in technology and design. Among the many spectacular products is their line of “Toupe” saddles, five different offerings in multiple colors, ranging in price from $150 to $350. Purchasing a saddle from Specialized is a unique experience, as the shop will measure the width of your “sit bones” (ischial tuberosities) and pair that with the appropriate width saddle ranging from 130mm to 155mm.
We are highlighting the “Toupe Team Saddle” in white …