Gear West Gear Guide Blog
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Making Skis Fast – Preseason Thoughts
The string of beautiful fall days here in the Twin Cities makes it easy to forget that winter is close. At Gear West, however, we are in constant motion anticipating... -
New Rossignol Premium Skate Ski
As a ski racer, I love watching the Olympics. As a buyer for Gear West’s Nordic ski department, I know that an Olympic year also means something exciting from an... -
Our Favorite MTB Trails in the Midwest
We live it, breathe it, and love to get out there. Here our our favorite, and in our opinion, best mountain biking trails in the midwest. We've got trail recs for... -
How to Change Cross Country Ski Pole Tips
Summertime means a transition from snow skiing to roller skiing. With that transition comes the opportunity to check your roller ski equipment, replace worn wheels, or upgrade to a new... -
What No One Told You About Cross Country Skiing
Pain from the cold does not gain you anything. Just more time in the warming house and less time pretending you are Bjorn Daehlie - or our favorite Birkie Champion, Alayna Sonnesyn. -
Beginner's Guide To Cycling Shoes
GO THE EXTRA MILE IN COMFORT AND STYLE Originally written by former Gear West Employee Emma Schindler Now that the weather is getting warmer it is time to break out... -
Top Five Triathlon Tips
1. Mimic your race conditions – Chances are you’re not racing alone - training in a group setting for swimming such as masters, a couple groups rides when possible and the occasional... -
Off Season Nordic Training
Often around June I can start feeling some of the nagging aches and pains created from my spring activities and transition to running after a long winter. Likely I rushed... -
Open Water Swim Essentials
Taking that first plunge into open water swimming can be an intimidating launch. No lane lines. Can’t see the bottom. Was that a fish? Man, that’s cold! After the initial... -
Custom Insoles
How will Gear West Custom Performance Insoles help you? Increased comfort Better stance alignment Improved power transfer Achieve better balance Relieve aching arches Eliminate hot spots Created at an affordable... -
Rollerski Best Practices
Where to go- If you are just getting started – stick to the two P’s. Parking Lots. The best spot to gain familiarity with being on rollerskis is an open,... -
New or Returning to Skiing?
WHAT TYPE OF SKI IS BEST FOR YOU? * Helpful information for those new to the sport of xc skiing, or, who used to ski and have been away from...
