December 01, 2021
December AC Dirt Ride 12/12
Our final group ride of the year is upon us. Join us on Sunday 12/12 as we finish off the year strong with a solid dirt loop with an excellent blend of challenging climbs and stellar descents. As usual, we'll meet up at 8 AM at the Sausalito Equator where...
Derek Yarra
November 20, 2021
Out with the Elements: Week Two
This week featured some uncharacteristically warm weather. Unfortunately, it was also a week where I would ultimately end up overdressing and being a bit too warm on three separate occasions (I guess I am struggling to learn from my mistake). Fortunately, all these garments I have been wearing are still...
Brennan Wertz
November 18, 2021
Baptism by Fire: Bikepacking on the Mosaic GT-X
Just a few months ago Mosaic came on hot with a new gravel bike model dubbed the GT-X, along with an epic video of their crew riding them deep in the backcountry on the Alaskan Denali Highway. Coming from racier variants of Mosaic gravel bikes, both Brennan and I were...
Derek Yarra
November 18, 2021
Just Landed: The Lightweight Obermayer Evo
Whenever a cyclist thinks of ultimate high-end wheels, there's no doubt that Lightweight is among one of the first brands that come to mind. With their sleek v shape, carbon hubs, and signature carbon spokes, the German-made cabon fiber bike wheels have achieved iconic status since they hit the ground...
Derek Yarra
November 12, 2021
Out With the Elements: Brennan's Month in Q36.5
This year, the month of November marks my return to training as I look towards the 2022 season and the many exciting events on the horizon. This month is a particular lovely time for riding in the Bay Area as we often experience a vast range of conditions. And as we head...
Brennan Wertz
November 11, 2021
November AC Dirt Ride 11/21
On Sunday the 21st, join us as we work up our holiday appetites on our November AC Dirt Ride. Meet us at the Sausalito Equator at 8:00 am for coffee and snacks before we roll out at 8:30. We’ll kick things off like we did our big OSBR ride last...
Derek Yarra
November 10, 2021
Q36.5 Men’s Fall/Winter Clothing Guide
Is there no off-season anymore? With the advent of advanced, all-weather cycling clothing that can carry you in comfort through even the worst days of winter, the answer is a resounding no. From thermal pieces that actively help regulate your temperature to featherweight rainproofs and wind-blocking outer layers, equipping yourself...
November 01, 2021
Introducing the Disc Brake Pegoretti
When Bob Dylan showed up with an electric guitar at the Newport Folk Festival on July 25, 1965, it's fair to say that people freaked out. That guitar, a three-color sunburst Fender Stratocaster, heralded a new sonic era for the formerly unplugged singer/songwriter. And his fans hated it. They said he'd sold...
October 28, 2021
Bike of the Week: A Sky Blue Ciavete Pegoretti
This week we're thrilled to showcase yet another dream build originating from the Pegoretti Bottega. An immaculate Marcelo with an absolutely phenomenal paint job, dripping in Campagnolo's finest. Follow along as we detail the build. A Marcelo Masterpiece At the core of the build is the Marcelo frame. Stout oversized steel tubes...
Derek Yarra
October 21, 2021
Another Fifteen? We're Pego-Ready
Lately, we've been thinking a lot about relationships, why we work with one bike builder over another, and what sort of alchemy has to come together to sustain that partnership for the long term. It all started when we realized that we'd be working with Officina Pegoretti for over fifteen...
Chad Nordwall
October 21, 2021
October AC Dirt Ride 10/31
Join us Sunday 10/31 for our October dirt ride. We'll be taking on a true Marin classic route—up RRG, over to Pantoll Station, down Coast View, and back over to Tennessee Valley. Meet up at the AC studio at 8:00 AM for coffee and snacks before a sharp 8:30 roll...
Derek Yarra
