About Bek
SLO Cyclist's publisher and recovering road snob, Bek makes sure everything runs smoothly around here. She's also the one who reminds us not to take ourselves too seriously--unless it involves black socks. Black socks are always serious.

Adventures In Bike Land – We Weigh Our Way Through Interbike 2016

22 September, 2016 Bek

If you’re wondering what we’re checking out at Interbike, wonder no longer because the Official SLO Cyclist Scale is weighing his way through the biggest bike show in the US. Here where the aisles are big and the opportunities for weigh-ins are plentiful, check out the stops we’re making: gram […]

Polar Gets Colorful & Ginormous – ZipStream Color Series Review

17 September, 2016 Bek

Ahead of Interbike 2016, we got the low-down on the latest from Polar Bottle with modern colors and new size options. Fully insulated to keep your drink chilled on long rides, we tested out the new ZipStream Color Series 24 ounce bidons, which have an easy clean, removable valve design. […]

The PowerPod Review – A Cheap Power Meter That Performs

15 September, 2016 Bek

Maybe you’ve pondered the choice while leaning over your bowl of steaming Ramen. Your eyes fixed on the sleek, aero lines of your road bike as you calculate the price difference between a month’s worth of those salty noodles and two weeks of PB&J. Just how thin will your food […]

Light, Compact, Cut Resistant OTTOLOCK Launches on Kickstarter

12 September, 2016 Bek

We’ve seen cool stuff from Otto Design Works before. Well now the keen minds at Otto are addressing yet another need for the average cyclist: a lock that is actually light, yet actually works. Enter the OTTOLOCK. At just 115 grams, this coiled lock features a combo setting (I’m looking […]

Pearl Izumi Elite & Select Pursuit Tri Suits Review

7 September, 2016 Bek

Originally, we featured these Pursuit tri suits in our guide to things you’ll definitely want before your next triathlon. Check it out for more cool stuff to help you get through all three phases of your next tri. But first, read ahead for our full review. Pearl Izumi Pursuit Tri Suits […]

Open Water Swim? Sharks? No Problem. SharkBandz Repellant Review

7 September, 2016 Bek

Originally, we featured this shark repelling magic in our guide to things you’ll definitely want before your next triathlon. Check it out for more cool stuff to help you get through all three phases of your next tri. But first, read ahead for our full review. SharkBandz Shark Repellant Review Price: $65 […]

X-LAB’s Gear Box Kit Review – The Alternative to Saddlebags

7 September, 2016 Bek

Originally, we featured this handy flat fixing kit in our guide to things you’ll definitely want before your next triathlon. Check it out for more cool stuff to help you get through all three phases of your next tri. But first, read ahead for our full review. X-LAB’s Gear Box Kit […]

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