CTS Progressive Power Interval Training

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Everyone has been there during a long, cold, and snowy winter. Weary from riding outside and braving the elements over the course of the first part of winter. Tired of aimlessly grinding it out on the indoor trainer. Looking for some structure to keep the drive alive. Enter Carmichael Training Systems' CTS Progressive Power interval training series, circa 2008. Don't get us wrong. We know you...

A “dumb” trainer is smart enough!

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We at The Hub prefer to be outside riding, running, skiing, hiking . . . well, anything outdoors. However, there are times when being indoors is necessary either because of time constraints, specific training sessions, or inclement weather. Those occurrences are so limited we don't see the need in having a "smart" trainer or Peloton bike. Nothing but respect for those that do. Variety is the...

Bavington 50 Gravel Route

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The Bavington 50 gravel route includes some of the best and most accessible gravel roads in the Pittsburgh area. The route center is Hillman State Park, colloquially referred to by local mountain bikers as Bavington (the name of a town near the park). The route takes you on many of the wonderful gravel, farm, and country roads in northwest Washington County, PA and some in the northern panhandle...

Industry Standard Guide to Gravel (ISGG)

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Gravel cycling is popular for many reasons. One draw to the discipline is the varying terrain and gravel road types encountered on any given ride. The variability keeps things interesting. However, it also raises a lot of questions and concerns about bike and tire choices. Enter the “Industry Standard Guide to Gravel (ISGG).” As explained in Selene Yeager’s Gravel! book (a great read,...

Trail User Best Practices During PA Hunting Season

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Unpaved cyclists and trail runners in western Pennsylvania are fortunate to have a plethora of public lands venues to ride, run, and explore. In Pittsburgh, trail users have ready access to, among others, the Allegheny County Parks and the Pennsylvania state parks, forests, and game lands. However, trail users should be both aware and cautious when accessing public lands this time of year. Why...

Mountain Biking and Trail Running the North Park Trails

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About North Park is the largest park in the Allegheny County network, consisting of just over 3,000 acres. The next closest park in size is South Park, which is approximately 1,000 acres smaller. North Park was dedicated in 1927. The Park has not stopped growing since, including the construction of miles and miles of North Park Trails. Three crown jewels taking up large chunks of the 3,000 acres...

Settlers Cabin Park Trails: Mountain Biking and Trail Running

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About Settlers Cabin Park sits in Allegheny County just southwest of Pittsburgh. The Settlers Cabin Park Trails traverse the approximately 1,600 acres of the park, and are open daily from 8:00 am to sunset. The Allegheny County Parks Department operates SCP. The park gets its name from a 1780 log cabin that resides on-premises. The County acquired the land comprising SCP in 1971. Prior to the...

Orange Mud Endurance Pack V2.0 Review

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The Orange Mud Endurance Pack V2.0 is the second endurance cycling hydration vest The Unpaved Hub has reviewed. The first review covers the CamelBak Chase™ Bike Vest 50 oz. We suggest you read the Chase Vest review to get a feel for the benefits and disadvantages of endurance cycling hydration vests. We also suggest you read the Chase Vest review alongside this one to see how they stack...

CamelBak Chase Vest Review

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The Unpaved Hub presents this in-depth review of the CamelBak Chase Bike Vest. Proper hydration is one thing that all cyclists must address and keep up on. The two primary hydration carrying methods to choose from are on-bike bottles and hydration packs. Each has its pros and cons, and each has several options to choose from.  The hydration dilemma is one of the many cycling-related...