Gear West Blog
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Zak Gear West Blog— What will it take to make the Olympics
Gear West sponsored athlete, Zak Ketterson, details his plans for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.
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Racing Triathlons at an Older Age: A Life of Contrast
This summer has been an interesting chapter in my triathlon story. At age 66, and involved in the tri business since age 25, I’ve seen this sport from every possible... -
Staying Frosty: Beating the Mid-Summer (Snow) Drought
If you're reading this, you're probably one of us, a Nordic dork through and through. You live for fresh corduroy, and that feeling of flying through the winter woods. But... -
Racing in the heat: A tribute to Ironman 70.3 Rockford, Illinois
Gear West Founder, Jan, offers up some advice for racing in the heat.
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David's Ski Picking Update Part 1
Picking Trip 2025 It is early summer and that means it is ski picking time! First stop this year was the Fischer factory in Ried im Inkreiss in upper Austria. ... -
All About Rollerskis: How to Choose and Use the Best Gear for Summer XC Training
All About Rollerskis: How to Choose and Use the Best Gear for Summer XC Training. Rollerskiing is the go-to solution for summer cross-country ski training. While it’s not the only... -
Super Shoes for the Rest of Us: Finding Your Propulsive Match
If you’ve followed elite marathoning over the past few years, you’ve probably heard whispers (or shouts) about super shoes—those bouncy, propulsive, high-tech marvels seemingly powered by rocket fuel and carbon... -
Jan’s Grand Traverse Experience
Gear West Founder, Jan, takes on the 2025 Grand Traverse and Mother Nature.
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Beating the End-of-Winter Blues: Staying Motivated for Next Ski Season
The snow is melting, the ski trails are turning to mush, and suddenly, you’re faced with the question: now what? The end of ski season can feel like a letdown,... -
Gravel, Road, and Triathlon Bikes: The Basic Differences
Gravel: Gravel bikes are designed for mixed surface riding, including gravel, dirt roads, grassy trails and pavement. A gravel bike’s relaxed (comfortable) geometry increases the riders bike stability and creates... -
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