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Back from the Ragnar Relay!

Haven't made some posts in a while due to prepping for and finishing the Ragnar Relay Texas.

I was honored to be a member of Team White Line Fever! I ran 51 miles of the course, averaging a 9:41 pace. This was an awesome experience and I hope everybody does it.

Anyway, back to the fun stuff and time to make some posts.

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Schwinn Earth Urban Commuter

This baby hit the scene at Interbike - Schwinn's bamboo commuter bike!

Looks like the tubes are bamboo and the lugs are the natural version of carbon fiber. Look closely at those saddle bags and you'll see those are Brooks. The bags are simple, but a little on the expensive side.

Hot Headed?

Here's one about the glass being half full - Recent advances in battery technology has made rechargables so powerful, they can break your equipment!

Petzl recently announced that users of MYO series headlamps made before the end of June 2008 need to steer clear of AA/LR6 rechargables. More details here from Climbing Magazine.

Headlamps simply rock. They keep your hands free so you can handle your business AND they light up where you are looking. Get an LED one and power it with rechargable batteries and you are really in business!

But check your brand and model to make sure you don't catch your hair on fire.

Got a headlamp story? Share it with us in the comments.

Commuting by Skateboard Gaining Popularity

You might have noticed a few people arriving to work by skateboard. If you haven't, get ready.

Seems that this trend is gaining popularity and for good reason. Skateboards are:

• Cheap.
• Fun as heck.
• Being made from bamboo and other sustainable materials.
  
• About 3 to 4 times as fast as walking.
• Incredibly portable.
• Great at making you look cool.

Roll into work on a nice-looking longboard, lay it up against the wall, and let the conversations start. A great longboard is truly a work of art and something to be proud of.

And a proper commuter skateboard is not one of those potato chip deals with tiny wheels. These babies have larger wheels for smooth rolling and long decks for a stable and silky ride.

If you're traveling only a few miles, you might want to check one out.

• Arbor skateboards
• Comet skateboards
• Sector 9 skateboards

Your Story about the Outdoors

Have a cool story about being outdoors?  Share it with the Defenders of Wildlife and get some cool gear from REI, amongst other things.  Check out the full story from our climbing buddies here - Your Lands, Your Wildlife, Your Story