2018 was my first adventure at Interbike, the annual US gathering of the cycling industry. This was also the first year the show was in Reno. While it is a shell of what it once was, there are still big players in attendance and lots of cool stuff to check out. E-bikes for sure ruled Interbike 2018. Besides the strong e-bike showing, new cycling helmets seemed to dominate the … [Read more...] about EVENT: Interbike 2018
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2018 REGAL TourX: That’s A Buick?
Part of my automotive journalism job is to evaluate new vehicles for a wide range of outlets. One of my favorite is Gear Junkie, where I get to talk about how a vehicle might fit into an outdoor/adventure sports lifestyle. This of course is right up my alley, as I love to "travel through an adventure sports lens," the ethos behind Exploring Elements. I recently got a chance … [Read more...] about 2018 REGAL TourX: That’s A Buick?
Overland Expo 2015: Event Wrap-Up
Overland Expo 2015 was a year for the record books. The unseasonal weather got everyones attention, with hail, snow, rain and cold temps making the "dry" lakebed into a muddy quagmire by the end of the weekend. Those that stuck around till Sunday were rewarded with amazing weather and more quality time with the overland tribe. Even with the crazy weather, the weekend was action … [Read more...] about Overland Expo 2015: Event Wrap-Up