The word that springs to mind as I think back on 2023 is gratitude. Honestly, it’s overwhelming how grateful I feel. Every day I wake up I think about the amazing opportunities I have and the amazing content I get to create and I’m just so grateful.
That gratitude starts with the audience that’s reading this right now. The two of us are working in concert and it’s a beautiful dance. I do the absolute best job I can to put products to the test and tell you what works and what doesn’t. I also go on adventures and tell you about it. In exchange, you read that content and you support it. Thank you.
It’s also worth mentioning that sometimes I get messages via email and social media in response to the content I create. Just so we are clear, I love hearing from you. If you’ve got a question, please never hesitate to reach out. I always try to respond and you aren’t bothering me.
Along with the audience support, I’m also grateful for all the brands that have furnished me with test gear. While it’s true that I ride my bike more than most, that’s not what allows me to tell you the unvarnished truth about products. Instead, my superpower is that when I tell you about the best products it’s because I’ve experienced every possible option in a category. I am able to tell you what works because I’ve tested it against everything and picked the best.
With all that in mind, I see in my gear of the year 2022 I talked about breaking free of my routine. I did manage to do that but I continue to be the endurance specialist on the team. I like products that let me look my best and feel comfortable for rides lasting anywhere from 6-24 hours. With that in mind, here’s some of my favourites from 2023 in no particular order.
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Phones are at a point these days that they aren’t that exciting anymore. Or maybe it’s that I’m old. Either way, I’m not that excited about the latest and greatest. A mid-range phone does everything I need in terms of processing power or screen quality. These days even getting a new phone isn’t that exciting since everything seamlessly transfers from the old one to the new one.
As I’ve pushed my rides longer though, I’ve noticed I do have some endurance athlete specific needs. 100 miles is fine with whatever phone but start going to 200 or 300 miles and a mid range…
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