Pugs Outdoor Adventure and Motorsports News

When it comes to summertime fun, excitement, and adventure, few sports are as enjoyable as mountain biking. Not only can you have a blast getting dirty on your local trails, a mountain bike (MTB) can easily be loaded into a car or truck and ridden anywhere the trails are legal and the times are good. 

Explore the slick-rock of Moab? Done! Scenic views from above beautiful Lake Tahoe? Ooh, yeah! An epic adventure through the Pisgah Forest? An MTB is just the ticket, and summer is just the time. 

But simply having an MTB isn't quite enough to hit the trails. You'll need the proper apparel to really do it right - that means the right kind of helmet, shorts, jersey, jacket, gloves, and (can't forget) affordable sunglasses. Read on to learn about the basic MTB gear you need to get out there and crush it!

When the winter cold hits and you start to shiver or you feel the stinging on your ears and face from the cold wind, the first thing you think of is, “I need a hat” or “I need some gloves.” Winter accessories are a great way to stay warm and stay fashionable through the winter season but, for some reason, a good pair of winter gloves is the last accessory that everyone thinks of. It could be because it is hard to use your phone or handle your keys with gloves on. Either way, we’ve come up with a few reasons why mobility and dexterity shouldn’t keep you from protecting your hands this winter.

Whether it’s frozen hands, an icy windshield, getting socked in at the mountains, or an emergency situation on the side of the road,  it's essential to have some key items in your car. Nobody likes to get stuck up in the mountains or stranded on the side of the road, but it does happen from time to time. We've put together a list of items to help get you through any winter weather situation.

Many homeowners spend their weekends working on projects. Whether you spend your time working on your house, your yard, or your car every weekend, there are some tools and items that you should always have at your disposal. Always remember to work smarter not harder and prepare for each project with the right tools.

Winter is still in full swing, and some parts of the country have experienced some of the coldest temperatures in decades. Snow and ice have delayed travel plans through the holidays and caused hardships for temperate climates not used to the serious cold. My Facebook page is a treasure trove of poor Texans dealing with a quarter-inch of snow that has school canceled and accidents piling up. The best thing for many people this winter has just been to hunker down and stay indoors.

Work gloves are probably not on your mind until you need a pair. In my experience, after a bit of hard work using your hands you start to wish you had brought a pair of work gloves along. After shoveling mulch for hours resulting in blisters, or working with car parts resulting in oil covered hands for days, the job is always easier with a pair of gloves on your hands. After the first taste of few blisters and calluses, many never travel without a pair of work gloves when there is any possibility of some hard work getting done.