Inspired by founder and co-CEO Gary Erickson’s cycling adventure over Italy’s Passo di Gàvia, which gave birth to the CLIF Bar concept 20 years ago, the limited edition GARY’s PANFORTE is a delicious and nutritious blend of almonds, pistachios, hazelnuts, walnuts, pears, currants, and spices. Crafted from an
As the dog days of summer wear on, switch from toothpaste-thick energy gels to the smoother all-natural Accel Gel. Scientifically proved to deliver rapid energy to your working muscles, Accel Gel has a patented 4:1 ratio of carbs to protein. Other flavors in addition to the key lime
By Justin Park The A2 Wind Tunnel in Mooresville is one of the few places in the United States where an individual athlete can test how aerodynamic his or her position is on the bike. I recently went to the tunnel because my recent races had revealed
Overnight relay races like the Tuna Run 200 (www.tunarun200.com) are all the rage. An essential piece of gear for nighttime running is a headlamp. The Black Diamond Cosmo is a versatile headlamp with the size and weight of a backup light. Two single-power LEDs and a strong double-power
MUD is a new coffee/mocha-flavored, pre-race meal replacement or recovery drink loaded with protein, natural chocolate, amino acids, premium flax, and three carbs. Produced by Infinit Nutrtition, a company that specializes in custom electrolyte blends for athletes, MUD is a powder blend ready to be your next breakfast
By D.C. Lucchesi There’s lots of stuff you can leave behind when packing for a long bike trip. And there’s some stuff that can make or break the entire trip. A good chamois cream falls into the latter category. Long rides and long days in the saddle can
By Cid Cardoso, Jr. Aero helmets have become almost as essential as tri shorts these days. For the year’s A race, or to achieve that coveted PR, an aero helmet is a must. During the old days of triathlons, triathletes could only dream of aero helmets. None conformed
MSRP: $119.99 The SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger provides a vital line of communication with friends and family when you want it, and emergency assistance when you need it. Using 100% satellite technology, SPOT works virtually anywhere in the world, even where cell phones don’t – all
MSRP: $120 Want a cushioned, stable trail running shoe that doesn’t feel like a brick? The nimble Double-Track boasts a cushioned footbed intended to absorb shock on the trail, with raised lugs underfoot to provide tread for hundreds of miles. Features: X-Dome™ Cradle Support heel cushioning
“A 1,000-mile run requires a great support team as well as great gear that can stand up to the continual pounding on the trail. Great Outdoor Provision Co. has been selected as the support for the MST Endurance Run because of our love for North Carolina’s state trail and