Pat is the former Senior Mountain Bike Editor at OutdoorGearLab. He is currently the co-owner of Over The Edge bike shop in South Lake Tahoe, CA. He grew up in the wet woods of New England and earned his Bachelor's Degree at Saint Michael’s College in Burlington, Vermont. While he has been riding bikes in the woods his whole life, Pat’s mountain bike obsession really took off in 2003. Since then, he has worked in the bicycle industry for approximately eight years. He has extensive experience in a wide range of disciplines ranging from gravity-fed enduro and downhill riding to epic full-day rides and evenings at the dirt jumps.
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Pat Donahue
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Best Mountain Bike Wheels of 2024
On the hunt for the best mountain bike wheels to upgrade the performance of your mountain bike? We researched and...Best Mountain Bike Flat Pedal Shoes of 2024
There are lots of mountain bike flat shoes on the market. We bought 12 of the most intriguing options to put through...Best Mountain Bike Shoes of 2024
In search of the best clipless mountain bike shoes? Our team of testers carefully evaluated nearly every shoe on the...The Ultimate Travel Packing List for 2024
Looking to travel? Let us help you prepare with our Ultimate Travel Packing list!The Best Bike Racks of 2024
Are you in need of a new rack to transport your beloved bicycles? We spent years researching the most compelling bike...Best Bikes of 2024
We've spent over a decade researching and testing the best bikes out there. From electric bikes, to mountain bikes and...Best Mountain Bike Tires of 2024
Mountain bike tires can make or break the most dialed bicycle. We researched nearly every tire on the market before...Best Trail Mountain Bikes
In the market for a new mountain bike for trail riding? We constantly watch for new compelling models to purchase and...10 Best Mountain Bikes
We're always searching for the best new mountain bikes. After researching the latest and greatest models on the...Best Fat Bike of 2024
In the market for a fat bike and not sure which is the right model for you? We're here to help! We researched the best...Best Flat Pedals for Mountain Biking of 2024
Searching for a new set of flat pedals for your mountain bike? We researched and purchased 22 of the top models on the...Best Tailgate Pad of 2024
We researched the best tailgate pads on the market prior to purchasing six of the most intriguing options for testing...10 Best Gloves of 2024
There's no wrong season for hand protection. Over the past 11 years, we've tested more than 200 of the best gloves for...Best Buy
Trek Farley 5 Review
This bike impressed our testers with its good all-around performance and reasonable price. This bike performed well on...Best Mountain Bike Knee Pads
Are you overwhelmed by the amount of mountain bike knee pads on the market? We purchased over twenty of the most...
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