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YardStash II Outdoor Storage
February 27, 2013
A portable shed? Sort of. The YardStash II Outdoor Storage is essentially a tent for your gear. Taking less than 15 minutes for one person to set-up, and weighing about 16 lbs, it easily stores two adult bikes plus more. This is a great idea if you’re bike-packing and want to protect your gear at […]
Blake Helmet Cover by RockiNoggins
February 26, 2013
Biking in the cold just got easier and more stylish. With this Blake Helmet Cover by RockiNoggins, you can cover up your helmet and drop those ear flaps down to keep your ears warm. And when you warm up, just flip them back up. RockiNoggins has a bunch of cute designs for helmet “hats,” but this […]
Serfas Oxygen Road Shoe
February 26, 2013
A great cycling show at an amazing price! The Serfas Oxygen Road Shoe is a great road shoe designed for women with very cleverly designed straps that are smaller but still provide great flexibility. And, it has a triple compound insole (think comfort) and a reinforced heel counter (think stabilization) that also translate into transferring […]
Sporty Cycling Helmet Visor by Da Brim
February 7, 2013
What would be better than a bike helmet? A bike helmet with a decent visor. That’s what the the couple who started Da Brim thought of when they created the Sporty Cycling Helmet Visor. Actually, they thought of it first as an attachment for climbing helmets, but thankfully they thought about cyclists as well. It […]
Serfas Hydra Sunglasses
February 7, 2013
So comfortable, you’ll forget you’re wearing them. The Serfas Hydra Sunglasses deliver crystal clear Polarized vision in a sturdy frame that fits super comfortably and stays on even if you’re running down the trail or cycling at top speed. They also block 100% of the harmful UVA and UVB rays and have rubber temple inserts […]
Bike Helmet and Cover by YAKKAY
January 28, 2013
Trendsetter alert! TrailblazerGirl always wears a bike helmet, but oh boy, who knew there were options like these bike helmets with covers by Denmark-based YAKKAY. Yes, that photo is of a bike helmet. Their incredible variety of covers for your helmet provides a huge dose of style over a super safe case for your noggin. […]
Bicycling in Bhutan by WomanTours
January 28, 2013
Coming in April & October 2013. Join WomanTours on this unique 10-day bike adventure to experience the exotic Kingdom of Bhutan. If you’re like most people, you probably don’t know that Bhutan is a nation smaller in size than West Virginia, nestled in the Himalayan Mountains between China and India. Its rural population, forested river valleys, […]
Frame Bag by Retrovelo
January 22, 2013
Take bike-to-work to an entirely new level in style. This leather Frame Bag by Retrovelo fits on your frame (as long as you have a top-tube) and has compartments to fit a laptop and more. Now, the bike can carry the weight instead of you having to cram your gear into a messenger bag or […]
Angel Zip Baggy Shorts by Serfas
January 22, 2013
Crossover shorts for cyclists. That’s probably the best way to describe these new Angel Zip Baggy Shorts by Serfas. They have this unique feature… a removable “Launch Pad Chamois,” so these shorts can be transformed to look like regular shorts once you’re done cycling and can give up the need for that extra padding. With […]
Bike to the Vineyards by Giro D’Oro
January 22, 2013
Coming May 24-26, 2013. A weekend of biking the vineyards… these two night, three day packages are the perfect weekend event for the cyclist looking to escape the hassles of city cycling. This price includes two nights lodging with breakfast, a wonderful welcome dinner on the first night, one full day of supported cycling through […]
Universal Helmet Light by StreetFX
January 17, 2013
Darn right you should stick one on your helmet. The Universal Helmet Light by StreetFX is a simple peel and stick light that can be attached to the back of your helmet (or your backpack or whatever) to make you more safe while mountain biking down on the hill. It has 6 bright red LEDs […]
Blaze 1/2-watt & SuperFlash Light Set by Planet Bike
January 17, 2013
There’s no excuse not to have lights on your bike, and the Blaze 1/2-watt & SuperFlash Light Set by Planet Bike is a great choice. The Blaze 45 lumens LED headlight is many times brighter than a standard white LED, and it keeps on going for up to 100 hours on just 2 AA batteries. […]
Sea Otter Classic 2013
January 17, 2013
Coming April 18-21, 2013. This 4-day, action-packed cycling festival at Laguna Seca Recreation Area in Monterey will feature a full schedule of amateur and professional events as well as host to the largest consumer bike exposition in North America. The Sea Otter Classic is truly “A Celebration of Cycling.” Activities and attractions will include rides […]
Cirrus Jersey by Serfas
January 11, 2013
Hey cyclists! Which jersey is stylish and fits nicely and has a large pocket on the back and reflective shoulders for safety? The Cirrus Jersey by Serfas has all this plus it’s made from a special performance polyester material that keeps you warm. With over 20 years of experience constructing quality gear for cyclists, Serfas has […]
New Zealand Bike Tour by Bicycle Adventures
January 11, 2013
Coming February 2013. What do you think of when you think of New Zealand? Gorgeous mountains? Rugged coastlines? Hobbits? Well, perhaps it’s time to take in all of their breathtaking scenery, pristine coastline and zero traffic on a cyclist’s trip of a lifetime. The New Zealand Bike Tour by Bicycle Adventures is a 10-day tour […]
Top Bike and Cycling Gear of 2012
December 10, 2012
And the winner is… it’s the end of the year, and we’ve just finished counting all of your Facebook likes (and shares) for our 2012 reviews in the Bike and Cycling Gear category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please… the The Hood by Quarterre, the coolest bike hanger ever. […]
Snap! Bands by Nathan
December 5, 2012
Remember those clips for your ankle that would keep your pants from getting caught in the chain of your bike. Wish they were more stylish? Well, wish no more. The Snap! Bands by Nathan are what you’ll want to wear while cycling round town or through the park on those long pants days. Even better, […]
Senorita Century – San Diego
November 27, 2012
Coming March 3, 2013. A 100km (62 mile) women followed closely behind by a companion group of 100 “Rico Suave” men will ride from Del Mar to Carlsbad in the Senorita Century near San Diego. An alternative 40 mile ride is also available, and both courses traverse some gorgeous SoCal countryside, so get you girlfriends […]
Cutaway Jersey by Hincapie
November 20, 2012
One of the nicest bike jerseys we’ve seen. The 4-way stretch knit and fleece back of this Cutaway Jersey by Hincapie delivers excellent moisture wicking and insulation and a comfy, supple feel. That fleece is oh so soft inside, and Hincapie also specially designed a unique gel-back to keep the jersey in place so it doesn’t […]
TransAm Van-Supported Tour by Adventure Cycling Association
November 20, 2012
Coming May 18 to Aug 8, 2013. Ready for something epic in your life? How about a cross-country bike tour? The TransAm Van-Supported Tour by Adventure Cycling Association starts in Williamsburg, VA and ends 83 days later in Florence, OR. Yes, there will be some rest days, so you’re “only” cycling for 72 of those […]
Pedalite Pedal Lights
October 17, 2012
On a safety kick? We seem to be with another great bike accessory: Pedal Lights by Pedalite. These battery-free (yes!) pedal lights flash when the cyclist is pedaling and store just enough power to keep flashing when you’ve stopped at a road junction. And, you can see these lights up to 1km away. Each package […]
Reflective Chopspokes by Cyclelogical
October 17, 2012
Adorn your bike for the night. Oooh, that may sound creepy, but these Reflective Chopspokes by Cyclelogical simply snap on to your bike’s spokes, and they make your bike (and you) visible in the dark. Your spokes will light up with these reflectors and since they’re moving, they’re more likely to catch the eye of […]
Bay Area Super Prestige Series Cyclocross
October 17, 2012
Coming in Oct-Dec, 2012. Ready for something completely different? Cyclo-cross (aka cyclocross, CX, CCX, cyclo-X and cross) is a new form of bike racing that consists of laps on a short course (1.5 to 2 miles) over a variety of surfaces (e.g. pavement, wooded trails, grass, steep hills) as well as obstacles, requiring the rider […]
Women’s Encore Flannel Jersey by Zoic
October 9, 2012
Geniuses designed this shirt. If you sat down and thought about all the features you’d want in the perfect shirt for mountain biking, you probably come up with the Women’s Encore Flannel Jersey by Zoic. Some highlights: the knit panels under the arms and on the back of the shoulders ventilate and stretch to move […]