Kiss Me Dirty Race Series
August 14, 2013
Coming in various dates and locations. Get dirty and have fun! This is a girlfriend event with a twist. It’s a non-timed, 5K event with a mix of mud, obstacles, foam, and color designed for women of all athletic abilities. The twist to this all-women event is the “Drag Race” wave…get your man to don […]
Helios Bars
August 13, 2013
Super cool features on these bike handlebars. The soon-to-be available Helios Bars have integrated headlights and LED lights in the bar ends that function as turn signals. Other unique features include Bluetooth connectivity between Helios Bars and your smartphone allowing your headlights to be automatically turned on or off based on your proximity to your […]
Fuuvi Charly Kotori Bicycle Lock
August 13, 2013
Super cute bike lock. For the girly-girl TrailblazerGirls, the Fuuvi Charly Kotori Bicycle Lock is just the thing. Keep your bike safe with this bike lock that has a little bird-shaped lock and complete the cuteness with a leaf-shaped key. Comes in two color combinations.
live.love.tri. 2013
August 13, 2013
Coming August 24, 2013. New Mexico’s first all-women’s triathlon. Now in it’s third year, the live.love.tri. is a great triathlon for first-timers with a 5K run, 10 mile bike, 400m swim at the Rio Rancho Aquatic Center (a few miles north of Albuquerque). They also have several divisions to choose from – individual, 2-person relay, […]
Samoa Triathlon
August 12, 2013
Coming October 19, 2013. First-ever triathlon to be held in Savaii, Samoa. Savaii is the largest of the Samoan islands, and its beauty is showcased in the 1300m swim through the warm tropical fish-filled waters, the 60km bike ride along the coast and tropical rainforest, and the 14km run through the many traditional villages that […]
Campsuds by Sierra Dawn Products
August 12, 2013
An eco-friendly, multi-purpose cleaner. Take Campsuds with you on your next camping trip. It’s been around for more than 50 years and for good reason. With just a few drops, it works well in cleaning those greasy camp dishes, dirty clothes, filthy hands, and more. If hot water is not available, no worries, it’s effective […]
Papakolea (Green Sand Beach), Hawaii
August 12, 2013
Another in our series of off-the-beaten-track gems, Papakolea (Green Sand Beach), Hawaii is a great hike and great beach. One of only two green sand beaches in the world, the color is from the olivine crystals which have eroded from the basalt (lava) flows in the cinder cone. This remote beach is reached by a 2.5 mile […]
Hovertrek by Neoteric Hovercraft
August 9, 2013
Wouldn’t it be great to zoom over land and water without changing vehicles? Well, you can with a Novertrek by Neoteric Hovercraft. A hovercraft floats on a cushion of slightly pressurized air so that you can travel easily over a variety of surfaces – land, water, mud, sand or ice. Neoteric offers different sizes and […]
Crystal River Manatee Tour & Dive, Florida
August 9, 2013
Swim with sea cows? Yes, you can with Crystal River Manatee Tour & Dive. They offer snorkel tours year-round in the warm waters of Crystal River where the West Indian Manatee love to rest and feed. These gentle, curious giants of the sea are mostly herbivorous and measure up to 13 feet long, and weigh […]
Kona Eco Adventures
August 9, 2013
BIG FUN on the Big Island! The exceptional folks at Kona Eco Adventures offers ATV, zipline, and nature hiking tours on the slopes of Mauna Loa. The guided ATV tour travels about 12.5 miles through trails filled with Koa, Ohia, and Sandalwood trees, gorgeous-smelling Hawaiian Ginger, and other native Hawaiian flora. First-timers as well as […]
Venomous Sand Sled
August 8, 2013
Check out the Venomous Sand Sled. This lightweight sled is specially designed to work on wet or dry sand and is super easy to use. It has a foam seat cushion to keep your bottom comfortable, side handles to hang on to, and grip tape so your feet have some traction as you slide down […]
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve, Colorado
August 8, 2013
Ever heard of sand sledding or sandboarding? Well, Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve in Colorado contains the tallest dunes in North America and is just perfect for trying out this sport. With specially designed sleds or boards that slide across the sand rather than sink into it, you can slide down anywhere on […]
Amanyara Resort, Turks and Caicos Islands
August 8, 2013
Gorgeous, luxury on Providenciales, one of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Amanyara Resort, translated from Sanskrit as ‘place of peace’, is on a secluded white-sand beach with some of the world’s best wall and reef diving. From villas with your own private plunge pool to the pool pavilion suite with gym and club car for […]
The Hornit
August 7, 2013
A much needed safety accessory for the urban cyclist. The Hornit is a small device that attaches to your handlebars and at the press of a trigger will let out a sound of 140 decibels. Definitely loud enough for cars to hear you even with traffic noise. There is also a “Park” mode which is […]
Round Bike Mirror by Sunlite
August 7, 2013
A safety accessory for the urban cyclist. The Round Bike Mirror by Sunlite is a simple mirror that attaches easily to your handlebars. Made of chrome with either a red or yellow reflector on the back of the mirror, it’s just the thing you need on those busy city streets to keep you safe.
SheRide Mountain Bike Camps
August 7, 2013
Coming September 14, 2013 (Durango, CO) and October 12, 2013 (Moab, UT). Join SheRide on their 2-day mountain bike camp. These enthusiastic women will teach you proper mountain bike techniques and help you build the skills and confidence to take on any trail. All levels are welcome. A supportive, women-only environment to boost your mountain […]
Climate Ride NYC-DC
August 6, 2013
Coming September 21, 2013. A ride for a good cause. The goal of Climate Ride is to raise awareness and support sustainability, bike advocacy, and environmental causes. Climate Ride NYC-DC is a five day cycling adventure that starts in the heart of Manhattan and ends on the steps of the U.S. Capitol. They take care […]
Ice-Grip
August 6, 2013
Ice it without having to use your hands. Ice-Grip is a new cold therapy product that has a kind of zip-lock bag attached to a soft, form-fitting bandage with Velcro fasteners. Here’s how it works: fill the bag up with ice, then position it over the injured area, and fasten the stretchy material with dual […]
The Bridge Climb, Sydney, Australia
August 6, 2013
Tired of climbing mountains? Well, how about climbing a bridge? The Bridge Climb is a unique experience where you scale the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the world’s largest steel-arch bridge. You travel 1,332 steps securely latched to the bridge as you walk on catwalks, ascend 4 ladders, and cross the spine of the bridge. A spectacular view of […]
sugru
August 5, 2013
The multi-purpose squishy fix-it. Sugru is a piece of self-setting rubber that bonds to almost any surface and after 24 hours cures to a tough, flexible silicone rubber. Use it to fix broken beach umbrella ribs, create a soft grip for your walking stick, repair a hole in your hiking shoes, etc. It’s waterproof, temperature […]
Jules’ Undersea Lodge
August 5, 2013
Channel your inner mermaid. The Jules’ Undersea Lodge offers overnight stays in their underwater hotel in Key Largo, Florida. Originally a research laboratory used to explore the continental shelf off the coast of Puerto Rico, it has been modified to have an air conditioned living space with 2 private bedrooms, a small kitchen, hot showers […]
Snorkel and Dolphin Adventure by Body Glove, Hawaii
August 5, 2013
Body Glove Hawaii delivers the mostest fantastic Snorkel and Dolphin Adventure cruise ever. On TrailblazerGirl’s recent trip to the Big Island of Hawaii, she was lucky enough to experience the “aloha” spirit of the friendly crew on this 65-foot catamaran. The 4.5 hour cruise that leaves from historic Kailua Kona town is a great way […]
Footbike Track
August 2, 2013
More than an adult scooter. The Footbike Track is a performance scooter that initially was designed to be a low impact running machine. With a large front wheel like a bicycle and a footboard like a skateboard and even brakes, it’s a great tool for for ski training, velodrome training, runners, cross trainers, and triathletes. […]
Slimming Tank by UR Sportswear
August 2, 2013
What TrailblazerGirl wouldn’t like a top called Slimming? Yes, the Slimming Tank by UR Sportswear actually does make you look slimmer with its clever use of color and design. Another great feature of this tank is the built-in bra that has fabric to cover your bust area but the rest is made out of mesh […]