Gear West Blog
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What’s in Your Recovery Toolbox?
When it comes to athletic performance, recovery is just as important as training. Personally, I often overlook this. Why? Because recovery days are when I tend to pack in all the activities, house projects, and social gatherings that training days don’t allow for!
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Wax Your Chain: Why It's a Must for Mountain Bikers
Peter Olejniczak talks about the reasons to wax your bike chain. -
Peter’s Chequamegon 40 Race Recap
Read Peter Olejniczak's race recap of the Chequamegon 40 Mountain Bike race in Wisconsin. -
Dialing In Your Gear Selection by Peter Olejniczak
Wax On, Tire On: Finding Your Perfect Grip Whether you're gliding across a snow-covered landscape or conquering rugged trails, the right equipment is crucial for peak performance. While cross-country skiing... -
Gear West Insole Challenge
Nordic Skiing with Custom Insoles Or, how to improve comfort and balance and extend glide on your skis. If you’ve ever hit the ski trails and felt a little wobbly,... -
Making the Silent Sports Transition
Reflections on a strange winter and transitioning into Spring and Summer training and adventures. -
The History of the Gear West Pig Out Sale
Thirty years ago, Gear West Ski & Bike opened their door into a tiny, rented 500 sq foot building behind Domino’s Pizza in Long Lake. We (Brian Knutson and me, Jan Guenther) invested $11,000 to stock basic bike repair items. A sprinkling of Bridgestone bikes and a few Fischer skis rounded out the offerings. I remember our first sale, a pair of padded bike gloves and a shift cable. The building had a connecting door to Dominos and all order mistakes were ours to eat.
