BOCO Blog
Best Summer Running Gear to Stay Cool: BOCO Ambassador Roundup
The temps are rising, days are getting longer, and those early morning runs are getting warmer. At BOCO Gear, we know you won’t let a little summer heat stifle your daily run. But before you start clocking your summer miles, you need to know what to wear running this...
The Best Running Hats for Hot Weather
Ladies and gentlemen, we are officially into spring! And while we still have some snow on the ground here in Colorado, summer is just around the corner. With that, it’s a great time to plan ahead for all of those long, sunny runs and hikes you have planned this...
VIDEO: Interview With SBT GRVL’s Amy Charity for Women’s History Month
Nothing beats getting outside, surrounding yourself in nature, and being a part of a community you care about. Since 2019, SBT GRVL has invited cyclists of all experience levels and backgrounds to take on the challenge of traversing gravel roads in and around...
VIDEO: Interview with Soj Jibowu, Founder of Varlo Apparel
Valor Apparel founder Soj Jibowu is deeply curious. Growing up in athletics and outdoor physical activity, he learned quickly that his curiosity could take him anywhere.
This month, we sat with Soj to discuss starting a company in 2020, the importance of mentorship, and — of course — his newest collection of BOCO hats.
We Talk With Patty Nilsen, Founder of Women’s Cycling Group Petunia Mafia
Photo: Tanya Dueri For years, women have been underrepresented in the world of cycling. Sexism and gender oppression are among some of the barriers women face in trying to seek out cycling groups. There are women-led groups out there who are shaking things up and...
VIDEO: Interview with Tommie Runz, “Run Eat Sleep” Show Host
Representation in the running space matters. Whether it’s feeling seen when settling in the starting line of a race or partnering with running brands and outdoor companies, it’s important to make space for Black people in the endurance space. Movement is truly for...
VIDEO: Interview with Jay Ell Alexander, CEO of Black Girls Run
From art to academics, business to backpacking, Black people have dealt with the frustration and isolation of underrepresentation. And the endurance running space is no different. Jay Ell Alexander, owner and CEO of Black Girls Run, recognized this discrepancy and...
How to Beat the Winter Blues and Boost Your Health with Exercise
Ringing in the New Year may bring with it the promise of better things to come. But for those of us ensconced in the depths of winter here in the northern hemisphere, that can be hard to appreciate. Once the holidays come to a close and the festive lights come down,...
VIDEO: 5 Uses for a Winter Neck Gaiter
At BOCO Gear, we know winter doesn’t stop you from getting your miles in. But it just might slow you down a bit, especially when there’s snow on the ground and the air is frigid. We designed our running neck gaiters and heavyweight winter neck gaiters to provide the...
Why Dirtbag Runners Love Our Recycled Running Hats
At BOCO Gear, we take our responsibility as endurance running gear designers seriously. Beyond offering the most innovative and cutting edge hat designs in the industry, that also means lessening our impact on the environment however we can. That’s why we developed a...