Author: Mike Curiak

The Off Piste Pug
Lifestyle

The Off Piste Pug

When I started riding bikes, off road, in the late ’80’s, I saw the bike as an escape vehicle and trails as portals out.  I knew virtually nothing about endurance or […]

Garbage on the Gallatin
Reports

Garbage on the Gallatin

The bugle of the distant elk echoed throughout the valley as I watched my ride share drive away, leaving me at the meeting place of the Gallatin River and Highway […]

Gorilla Cage System Review
Reviews

Gorilla Cage System Review

I’m always looking for ways to get weight off of my back and onto my bike. This can be especially challenging in the dry southwestern climates I do most of […]

Proudfoot Cycles Resolve Review
Reviews

Proudfoot Cycles Resolve Review

The Proudfoot name is derived from Jon’s Scottish heritage, and as his father’s middle name, they tossed it in the running for company names, and it stuck. Proudfoot Cycles came on […]

LightHeart Gear Solo Tent
Reviews

LightHeart Gear Solo Tent

Over this summer I tested the LightHeart Gear Solo Tent during 600 miles of bikepacking use. I spent about 20 nights in the Solo, the bulk of them coming from […]