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Marie Malinowski

Marie Malinowski

Marie is a Minneapolis-based mountain biker, bike commuter, sea kayaker, backpacker, trail runner and world traveler. She is inspired by all things outdoors and has searched (unsuccessfully) for life’s answers in the fjords of Greenland, Roatan’s coral reefs, Moab’s singletrack, the Swiss alps and while wandering aimlessly through Amsterdam with only a messenger bag, twenty Euros, and a dog-eared copy of In a Sunburned Country.

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    Lowa Aerano GTX Hiking Shoes Review

    by Marie Malinowski August 12, 2019
    by Marie Malinowski August 12, 2019

    The LOWA Aerano GTX hiking shoes ($210) are nimble, agile and lightweight day hikers. Made with Gore-Tex SURROUND® Technology, heat and sweat escape from the bottom through the Gore-Tex waterproof laminate…

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    Pearl Izumi Sugar Road Shoe Review

    by Marie Malinowski August 10, 2019
    by Marie Malinowski August 10, 2019

    The Pearl Izumi Sugar road shoe ($130) is designed for effective power transfer and performance at a very attractive price point. Their cool retro look and simple, fully-bonded upper with…

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    Jack Wolfskin River Road Rain Pants Review

    by Marie Malinowski August 3, 2019
    by Marie Malinowski August 3, 2019

    Empty trails. Ambiance. Quiet. The delusions of the optimists who find a way to love hiking in the rain. Us realists aren’t buying it. Our socks are wet, the trails…

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    Pearl Izumi Women’s PRO Mesh Jersey Review

    by Marie Malinowski July 24, 2019
    by Marie Malinowski July 24, 2019

    When Pearl Izumi set out to design the Pearl Izumi Women’s Pro Mesh Jersey ($135), they had two things in mind: It had to have a racing fit to decrease…

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    Deuter Airlite 26 SL Review

    by Marie Malinowski July 20, 2019
    by Marie Malinowski July 20, 2019

    Full disclosure before I dive into the Deuter Airlite 26 SL ($120) review. This is not a brand new pack that I got just before my recent trip to Greenland.…

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    SRAM and Philly Bike Expo Team Up to Drive Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

    by Marie Malinowski July 19, 2019
    by Marie Malinowski July 19, 2019

    Historically women, trans, and people of color have been underrepresented in the cycling industry. At trade shows this under-representation plunges even further. It begs the question, how can the cycling…

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    Pearl Izumi Pro Bib Short Review

    by Marie Malinowski July 13, 2019
    by Marie Malinowski July 13, 2019

    I’m tardy to the party when it comes to riding in bibs. Personally, I never saw the benefit despite many others before me constantly telling me. Now, thanks to the…

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    GSI Pinnacle Backpacker Review

    by Marie Malinowski July 11, 2019
    by Marie Malinowski July 11, 2019

    No matter the economy, camping is—and always will be—the best value for a vacation. Since food is a necessity, so is a cooking system. One such cooking system is the…

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    Runderwear Support Running Bra Review

    by Marie Malinowski June 26, 2019
    by Marie Malinowski June 26, 2019

    There is no pithy or clever way to ease into this review so I’m just going for it. If you have girls, and you run, you need a good sport…

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    Pearl Izumi Attack Glove Review

    by Marie Malinowski June 23, 2019
    by Marie Malinowski June 23, 2019

    The Pearl Izumi Attack glove ($30) is a cycling glove that minimizes the damage to hands from crashes, harmful UV rays and the energy-zapping vibrations from road and trail.

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