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terrain November/December 2020
field notes
TESTED: HANDUP GLOVES
"Are those acorns on your gloves?" Good-natured sigh. "No, they're hops," I say, then flash the "BEER ME" palm graphics. This gets me a grin (at minimum) and sometimes a cold one tossed my way. Rad! I've been using Handup Gloves for the better part of a season, and I love the grip they provide - on the handlebars and on the post-ride beverages. These are durable digit protectors at a good price, with supple, lightweight mesh on the back of the hand and single-layer Clarino leather on the palm. The result is a snug but not restrictive fit with no bunching. The stretchy cuff and tag make the gloves easy to pull on and off, and the big terrycloth area on the thumb is perfect for wiping away your sweat-stache. My gloves have held up well, even after several crashes, and they haven't shrunk in the wash. Handup presents dozens of colors, patterns, and styles, with silicone printed graphics on the palms ranging from "SEND IT" to "MTN LIFE" to "PARTY TIME" and more. Choose whichever one speaks to your soul, then ride. $29. handupgloves.com -Brad Kovach
THE DIRT
Former Lindenwood Cycling head coach Chris Mileski was inducted into the Lindenwood Athletics 2020 Hall of Fame class. Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's , headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, received "America's Best In-State Customer Service 2020" award from Newsweek. Gardner Park in Quincy, Illinois, has added three miles of trails for hiking, running, and mountain biking, some with manmade and natural obstacles. Outside lights have been installed at the St. Charles County Youth Activity Park , allowing use of the pump track after dark. Metro East Parks and Recreation District celebrates 20 years of developing and improving parks in Madison and St. Clair counties in Illinois in November.
FREE- FLOWING PROSE
"Missourians have long used and admired their rivers, streams, and springs, but until the twentieth century gave little thought to preserving or protecting them," writes Loring Bullard in his new book, Living Waters: The Springs of Missouri. More than a shallow look of our state's many natural fountains, baths, and seeps, this thoughtful treatise delves deep into how our ancestors interacted with springs over time - and how this confluence shaped our history, society, and economy. The 160-page, heavily photo'd softcover flows with fascinating stories of Missourians' connections to water and leaves the reader with an understanding on why we should care for our springs now and into our future. Price: $20. Published by the Ozarks Studies Institute, Missouri State University.
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