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Review: MEC Prolix Shorts and Charm Short-Sleeved Jersey
A few months ago, I was given a pair of black Prolix Shorts and a lilac Charm Jersey, and was asked to provide feedback. As an avid mountain biker who rides year-round in all sorts of conditions. I...
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Choosing a Back-to-School Bag
From the first day of kindergarten to the last year of university, every student needs to head to school with a good backpack. Trends in school supplies come and go, but the backpack remains an iconic...
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Fall hiking: Be prepared for any weather
Frosty morning, photo by Nicolas Sirois I recently did an overnight hiking trip to Locomotive Mountain, just North of Pemberton and accessed via the Hurley Forest Service Road. Daytime felt like...
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Fall Camping: The Paddling Edition
While my colleague Ariane was shivering through her recent alpine adventure, I was spending a lovely week paddling round Murtle Lake, and staying warm the whole while. Partially that was because I was...
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10 things I never thought I’d find at MEC
MEC Electro Warm‑up Jacket (Men’s) MEC Electro Warm up Jacket – Coal You’ll find yourself reaching for versatile Electro often: on your way to the crag, the campsite, and the corner store. Its casual...
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Shifting Gears: Fall and Winter Cycle Commuting
Fall is here. For some cycle commuters, it’s time to pack away the bike and pull out the car or the bus pass. For me, it’s time to pull out the cool-weather bike gear. I do chicken out when the winter...
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Holiday Wish List: Gifts For the Family
‘Tis the season for eggnog, snowflakes, and stockings stuffed with headlamps and hand warmers. Inspired by the holidays, MEC employee Jen shares her gift-giving ideas for a family that spends lots of...
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MEC Spark Jersey: The Perfect Gift for Dirt Divas
I recently got to test a cool weather cycling top, created by our internal cycling apparel designer extraordinaire. To sum things up, the Spark long sleeve jersey is a stylish piece that doesn’t...
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Ghost Bikes: The Inside Scoop on the 2013 Lineup
I recently sat down with Tim McDermott, our bike product manager, to find out what’s coming up for Ghost bikes in 2013. Whether you’re a roadie, an urban commuter, a mountain biker, or the proud...
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7 Minutes to a Warm Weather Escape: An Exercise in Imagination
On an unremarkable fog-turned-to-sprinkle-turned-to-downpour winter morning, I opt to put off my inevitable bike to work, and check my email. Groupon deal, delete. Costco flyer, delete. Photos of a...
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Burning with the BioLite Stove
As a woodstove fan and gadget weenie from way ‘back I’ve been itching to get my hands on a BioLite stove since I first found out about them. Cook supper while recharging your eToys: What’s not to love?...
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Natural Running: The Healthier, More Efficient Way to Run
The ultimate goals of natural running are to reduce your risk of injury and to run more efficiently. While some associate natural running with barefoot running, this running technique is actually...
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Getting Into Road Riding
Maybe you bike commute to work. Maybe you bike on trails. Basically, you just enjoy spending time on two wheels. If you’re curious about adding road riding to the mix but aren’t sure how to get...
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Halfmoon Yoga: Giving Props to Your Active Life
Stretching is like flossing. We know it’s good for us, but some of us don’t do it as often as we should. To help you get the most out of stretching – and maybe inspire you to do it more often – MEC...
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Blocks: Your Gateway to Amazing Stretches
Sometimes the floor can seem really far away when you’re lunging, bending, and stretching – especially if you have tight hamstrings or hip flexors. We asked Erin and Sandy, Halfmoon Yoga Products...
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Halfmoon Yoga: Strap This on for Size
A simple yoga strap goes a long way when you’re stretching. We talked to staff at Halfmoon Yoga Products about just how versatile a strap can be for opening up your shoulders, hips, and hamstrings....
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Ghost Bikes: The Inside Scoop on the 2013 Lineup
I recently sat down with Tim McDermott, our bike product manager, to find out what’s coming up for Ghost bikes in 2013. Whether you’re a roadie, an urban commuter, a mountain biker, or the proud...
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7 Minutes to a Warm Weather Escape: An Exercise in Imagination
On an unremarkable fog-turned-to-sprinkle-turned-to-downpour winter morning, I opt to put off my inevitable bike to work, and check my email. Groupon deal, delete. Costco flyer, delete. Photos of a...
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Ghost Bikes: Top 10 Photos by Sterling Lorence
This past fall we hooked up with renowned Vancouver photographer Sterling Lorence to capture images for our 2013 Ghost Bikes campaign. We love the images he captured so much that we want to share our...
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Burning with the BioLite Stove
As a woodstove fan and gadget weenie from way ‘back I’ve been itching to get my hands on a BioLite stove since I first found out about them. Cook supper while recharging your eToys: What’s not to...
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