Our boy over at VeloDramatic has posted his cycling tab. Yep. The money he has dropped on cycling in the past few years. Lads, check this out then have a sit down with your wife. Your gear needs an update. And no more pearl izumi. Time to grab some rapha, panache or assos.

From VeloDramatic. “No excuses, no apologies. It is what it is. There’s no denying I’ve spent a lot on cycling in the past few years (some of it is my wife’s gear) but I’ve got more enjoyment and payback out of this passion than can be accounted for in mere dollars and cents. There have been one or two purchases that didn’t work out, but almost everything in the closet has its place in the starting rotation, and all the bikes get ridden.

I doubt publishing the Tab will help any of you persuade your spouse your own gear habit is healthy, that’s a line of reasoning that never seems to work. It may point you in the direction of some good kit that you’ve missed though, and it beats gambling and drinking. And if it strikes you as lunacy, and that makes you feel good about yourself, that’s OK too. Enjoy.”

VeloDramatic.com Cycling Tab.

All of the big dogs at this year’s Tour de France are rocking the brand new Oakley Jawbone Sunglasses. Its a really good looking and very functional pair of sunglasses.

A quick note to my wife:

My dearest Julia,

I love you a ton. More than I could ever explain and would do anything for you. If you really love me and want me to ride super fast on my bike you’ll get me this pair of sunglasses. They will make me look super rad and protect my eyes from rocks and fierce sunlight.

Please consider how you will express your love to me.

You’re sugar bear,

Me

I’m curious how well this note will work,

Andy B
outsideallday.com

Our friends over at Outside Magazine have posted their Summer Buyer’s Guide. If you are trying to figure out what sleeping bag to pickup for your affair with the Sierra or pair of boots for time in the Rockies then head on over to the buyer’s guide and get an educated opinion.

My super secret hook up at Oakley was able to get me a new pair of Radar’s before the race on Saturday.

RADAR PATH

I love them! Thank you super secret hook up!

Andy B
outsideallday.com

The new Oakley Radar is RAD! I never thought that I would be saying I love wearing large funky shaped glasses such as these but for sport specific activities they are amazing. I have been riding my Radar’s about two months now and continue to be amazed. The hydrophobic lenses really help with shedding water and sweat which are key for me when riding. There is nothing worse then glasses that fog, spot, and collect moisture which then turns into mud from dust and dirt on trails.

Hydrophobic™
Oakley Hydrophobic™ is a permanent lens coating that prevents water from leaving streaks and sheens, which can compromise vision. Whether it’s rain, sweat or splashing runoff, H2O can’t get a foothold. And that’s just half the story.

They pretty much make me faster!

-Sergeant Sheek

I have gone through 2 pair of Gas Cans in the last 2 years. I own the brown ones. Julie lost my first pair (she also almost lost her life!) Altrec.com has a really good price on them which includes free shipping. For guys with big heads (like me) these glasses and the way to go. I have tried on dozens of glasses and these are the only pair that I have ever liked.

Andy B
outsideallday.com