Alex's Pick: Ortlieb Seat-Pack QR
This seat bag is rock solid! Whether I’ve had it stuffed to the brim or carrying almost nothing, it never seems to sway. The clever cinching system and air valve make it a breeze to load up and then tighten everything back down. The QR system is incredibly convenient. I originally underestimated how useful it is to pop your saddle bag on and off quickly — but being able to bring all your gear into your dry tent is a game-changer, especially when it’s cold or wet out. This bag is also fully dropper-post compatible and comes with everything you need right in the box.
Nathan's Pick: Patagonia R2 TechFace
Fall and Winter are my favourite time of year to get outside, and the Techface P/O has become a go-to piece for me the last couple of years. I've used it as a midlayer during our Dismount Winter Group Rides, as a jacket while snowshoeing out in the mountains on Vancouver Island... and everything in between. The R2 Techface is always on my pack-list!
Hanna's Pick: Schwalbe G-One
The Schwalbe G-One RX Pro Tires honestly saved my relationship (with my bike). I was ready to move on from my gravel bike, everything felt a LITTLE off, fit wasn't right, not enough control, too slow. Turns out all I needed was new tires?
It’s everything we always say we want in a tire, but with these it actually feels 100% true. No sacrificing traction for speed, or durability for comfort. These days I’m a very happy gal.
Skip bike therapy and just grab a pair of Schwalbe G-One RX Pros.
Matthew's Pick: Wilde Country Bar
The Wilde Country Bars changed my relationship with flat bars, and make every ride one to look forward to. They have compliance and make my city & gravel riding so much fun.
Megan's Pick: Patagonia Nano Puff Mitts
I love a good pair of do it all mitts and the Nano Puff Mitts check all the boxes - warm, lightweight, and unbelievably cozy! My go to for all cold weather rides & adventures.
Pat's Pick: Hudski Dualist
The Dualist has quickly earned its spot as one of the most exciting additions this year. It’s a “good at almost everything” kind of bike—the one you keep reaching for simply because it’s so fun to ride. The colour choices that don't look like anything a big bike brand would ever consider and the beautiful stamped headbadge pull you in, but a test ride is what sealed it for me. Chances are, it’ll quickly become the bike you'll want to use no matter what kind of ride.
Ronnie's Pick: Garmin Edge 540
The Garmin Edge 540 is my go-to when I’m riding somewhere I’ve never been. The GPS locks on fast and stays accurate, so I can follow new trails without slowing down or losing focus. I can read my laps, track my effort, and keep the pedals turning while it quietly does all the thinking. The real magic happens on Garmin Connect, where you can build routes or borrow the best ones riders around you have already discovered. Importing and exporting files is easy, so planning adventures feels as smooth as the ride itself.
Wyatt's Pick: Thule Yepp Nexxt2
Dadada, dadada,dadaaaadddaaaaaadddaaa, daaaaaaaadaaaadddaaa (translation - getting in the Yepp Nexxt2 has let me and my dada/mama get out and explore more of the city.. I love wathcing things zoom by while we zip around on our Surly Skid Loader together.. stopping to check out the flowers, visiting a swing set or a sandbox, and exploring all the ravines!. Its so comfy and cozy, naps are guaranteed when out and about!)
