Deuter Pace 30–Light, Cheap, Versatile

by Rob Coppolillo May 13, 2010

The quest for the perfect pack…a journey as storied and timeless as the search for the perfect pizza. Once you’ve had “the best”, you’re right back out there looking for its superior. I probably have a dozen backpacks of every variety out in the garage as we speak. Packs for backpacking, rock climbing, skiing, cycling, [...]

The Last Powder Day

by Rob Coppolillo May 12, 2010

It was so promising, this potentially last storm of the year. Up to two feet of snow were forecast and we nearly hit that…13-or-so inches at Bear Lake, in Rocky Mountain National Park. Problem was, the sun came out and turned it all to overcooked spuds in the space of an hour. I met Joey [...]

Sonoma County–Best Road Riding in the States?

by Rob Coppolillo May 11, 2010

I’m fresh off the Jordan Kobert wedding in Sonoma County, California. Great event: I managed to only put my foot in my mouth once during the three-day binge. Phew. The question is, is Sonoma County the best road riding in the US? I’ve not ridden in Boone, North Carolina, which they say is stellar…but perhaps [...]

Sick of Traffic? Hit the Dirt…on Your Road Bike

by Rob Coppolillo May 3, 2010

Ah, recall the good old days–tranquil road rides; few cars; indifferent, if friendly motorists. Those were the salad days, friends. Road cycling in Boulder has taken quite the nose-dive in recent years, with traffic and general gasoline-fueled mania driving us further to the right and in some cases, off the road altogether. But wait, there’s [...]

The Deuter Solution–the Deuter Race EXP Air

by Rob Coppolillo April 27, 2010

Mountain bike season is upon us and today I launched my soon-to-be-lauded-in-the-press comeback by riding Logan Mill. Before you lay odds on my winning Worlds this fall, please let me assure you I’m only riding for fun these days. Wouldn’t want the fans to get out of order now, would we? OK, down to business. [...]

PRP Update–Success?

by Rob Coppolillo April 21, 2010

I posted a quick bit on a PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) therapy last month. You’ll recall I tore tendons at my left medial epicondial (the bony bump on the inside of your elbow) last summer, rock climbing. I received my first PRP injection last fall at Steadman-Hawkins in Vail, then another at Boulder Community Hospital [...]