Gear West Blog
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Wax Your Chain: Why It's a Must for Mountain Bikers
Peter Olejniczak talks about the reasons to wax your bike chain. -
Peter’s Chequamegon 40 Race Recap
Read Peter Olejniczak's race recap of the Chequamegon 40 Mountain Bike race in Wisconsin. -
David's Ski Picking Update by David Chamberlain
All considered this was one of the best ski picking summers that I can remember. Good skis, visits to the factories in Europe, and a glimpse at some new developments... -
Dialing In Your Gear Selection by Peter Olejniczak
Wax On, Tire On: Finding Your Perfect Grip Whether you're gliding across a snow-covered landscape or conquering rugged trails, the right equipment is crucial for peak performance. While cross-country skiing... -
Gear West Insole Challenge
Nordic Skiing with Custom Insoles Or, how to improve comfort and balance and extend glide on your skis. If you’ve ever hit the ski trails and felt a little wobbly,... -
Summer Fueling with Alayna Sonnesyn
Summer Fueling by Alayna Sonnesyn Summer is well underway and so is summer training! They say skiers are built in the summer, which means hours and hours of training in the... -
David's European Ski Pick Trip - Fischer and Salomon
Fischer and Salomon, Austria I am back in the States now after the ski picking trip to Europe. The second part of the trip I made stops in Ried... -
David's Ski Pick Trip - Rossignol
Gear West's David Chamberlain talks about his recent ski picking trip with Rossignol in France. -
The Off-Season is a great time to think about Fast Skis
Now is the time to get your skis ready for next season! -
For the Love of Rollerskiing by David Chamberlain
Call me crazy but I love to roller ski. I have been roller skiing every off season in some fashion since I was 14 years old, and I have always... -
Making the Silent Sports Transition
Reflections on a strange winter and transitioning into Spring and Summer training and adventures. -
Winter 2023/2024 Season Review with David Chamberlain
Gear West's head Service Technician, David Chamberlain, writes about his thoughts on what worked in a winter that did not occur.