No matter how understated your fashion sense, once you hop on a bike, you want to your clothes to speak — or rather, shout out your presence. I know the styles of cycling are none too pretty, but unnatural neon colors make you highly visible on a bike, making them a must wear. Since two-wheeling is no time to be inconspicuous, I am loving my new screaming yellow Pearl Izumi Barrier Convertible Read more

My hubbie has been singing the praises of his riding bib for ages, but I just couldn't get over how goofy it looked. Something about adding straps to spandex shorts just doesn't appeal to my fashion sense. But is there anything truly fashionable or attractive about biking shorts? Pearl Izumi sent me a women's Drop Tail Bib ($130) to road test and see if my adverse feelings toward the bib style Read more

If melted snow and warmer weather have inspired you to hit the woods running, you're probably in the market for some new rugged sneaks. If so, check out these Pearl Izumi Peak XC trail runners ($115). Saying these sneaks are lightweight is an understatement. You hardly feel like you're wearing anything at all since the pair combined only weighs 8.2 ounces. The mesh material makes them Read more

For hardcore runners who won't let a little snow stop them from running outside, you need a waterproof sneaker that has a rugged sole. I tested out these Pearl Izumi SyncroSeek III WRX trail runners ($120), and was floored by how much I loved them. Even in 20° F temps my feet stayed toasty warm, and after a 40-minute run through snow-covered woods trails, these shoes were completely dry. The Read more

Pearl Izumi ruffled some feathers with its ad campaign pitting runner against joggers, but regardless they make amazing biking gear. Recently, the company released clothing made with four technical fabrics designed to reduce drag, regulate body temperature, and address the problems of moisture. They sent me a few items to check out, which meant a couple of bike rides and a spin class over the Read more