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In the Drops: OluKai trainers, Barebells Coco Choco bars and reading books
Welcome back. The pro cycling has been ramping up in frequency, with Marianne Vos winning Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Wout van Aert victorious at Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne (both on their debuts, can you imagine?). We also have guides to the upcoming Strade Bianche and Paris-Nice races, so get ready for those.
Elsewhere, Paul reviewed the Ribble CGR AL and Emma (I miss you) dove into the history of the Cannondale SuperSix.
There’s also the news that you can now part exchange your bike at Sigma Sports, plus Panaracer updated their Gravelking tyre range.
Now let’s get into another edition of In the Drops.
OluKai Kāholo trainers
The Kāholo trainers from OluKai are created for everyday casual wear. They’re lightweight with a mesh design for breathability and feel ideal for being on the go. I wear them when I’m walking my sister’s dog, Ozzy, through non-muddy areas and they’ve been nice to wear and good to my feet thus far. But that’s not Ozzy pictured above, that’s actually Apollo, my other sister’s dog. The trainers are easy to slip on and off – not only ideal because I hate bending down to take shoes off, but something I think could benefit those with bad backs.
OluKai is a brand inspired by Hawaii, its founder being born there, but has headquarters in California and does not manufacture in Hawaii. OluKai does donate a portion of their sales to the Ama OluKai Foundation, a non-profit located in Hawaii that aims to help preserve Hawaiian culture.
- Buy now from OluKai (£150)
Barebells ‘Coco Choco’ Protein Bars
The latest protein bar from Barebells comes in the ‘coco choco’ flavour, packing coconut and milk chocolate together for a summery feel. I’m writing this while looking out of the window as it rains.
Protein is a handy nutrient to fuel energy and help repair body tissues. All Barebells bars (say that five times fast) deliver 16 grams of protein while being able to fit in a jacket pocket or bar bag for trips on the bike.
- Buy now from Barebells (12 for £23.99)
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What we’re into this week: More reading
The past week has been a bookless affair, but I started the year with an absolute corker. Donna Tartt’s The Secret History had been on my list for a while – it’s over 500 pages, I wanted to take the time for it – and I loved it so much. The book is brilliantly written with interesting characters, and with it being from 1992, might make you sound academic should you bring it up in conversation.
The Handmaid’s Tale is next on my to-read list (I haven’t seen the TV series so no spoilers), and I’m also looking to read more non-fiction self-help books. The Mountain is You by Brianna Wiest is about self-sabotage and how to stop those behaviours.
See you next time!
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