Edited by Kristy Holland
Photography by Fullerton Images
Ever imagine that you’ve landed on the smoothest road, on the highest trail, or at the travel destination of your dreams? We do. While we’re not always lucky enough to escape there, we have total control over how prepared we are in case the opportunity arises. Need a guide to outfitting your adventure? Look no further, it’s here.
This spring marks the beginning of our effort to provide the most in-depth, user-friendly, and revealing women’s-specific gear review—ever.
For this first installment, we’ve tested more than 250 products to find the lightest bikes, the toughest trail runners, and the best adventure-travel accessories out there. In fact, for this spring issue, we dragged six categories of gear through the mud and we spot-tested dozens more. The result? A hard-hitting list of recommends that have earned our seal of approval.
If the unexpected happens and you’ve got the opportunity to cut and paste yourself into the adventure of a lifetime, be prepared.
Testers: Lindsey Anderson, Courtney Bartels, Jeff Chow, Krisan Christensen, Corrynn Cochran, Katie Corcoran, Theresa Ellbogen, Katie Ellenwood, Susan Hayse, Kristy Holland, Christina House, Joanna Laubscher, Catherine Lavin, Talen Mack, Trevor McConnell, Monty Metz, Jayme Otto, Sally Palmer, Kim Phillips, Gayle Price, Emily Seagrave, Sue Sheerin, Lisa Sinclair, Georgia Stewart, Connie Truesdale
Road Riding: Get Ready to Fly
Bikes
- Trek Madone 4.7 WSD
- Bianchi Infinito Ultegra
- Cannondale Synapse Carbon Féminine 5
- Felt ZW5
- Marin Stelvio 105
Apparel
- Pearl Izumi Elite Road II Shoe
- Sidi Genius 5 Pro Women’s Shoe
- Bontrager RL WSD road shoes
- Louis Garneau Revo XR2 cycling shoes
- Lake CX170 Cycling Shoes
- Uvex Onyx Bicycle Helmet
- Louis Garneau Zone 3K Short
- Twin Six Bird Jersey
- Gore Bike Wear Power Lady Jacket
- Giro Monica Glove
- Seven Cycling Essentials
Trail Running: Set Yourself Free
Shoes
Sports Bras
Adventure Travel: Explore New Worlds
Cameras
- Casio Exilim G1
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
- Pentax Optio WS80
- Canon Powershot D10
- Olympus Stylus Tough-6000
Luggage
[...] Spring Editor’s Choice Awards Ever imagine that you’ve landed on the smoothest road, the highest trail, or in the travel destination of your dreams? We do. Outfit your next road ride, trail run, or travel adventure with our comprehensive guide to the products you’ll need and the accessories you’ll crave. Prepare for anything. Edited By Kristy Holland [...]