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Patterned Frame Pads by Cyclelogical
October 9, 2012
Why do boy’s have that silly crossbar? After all, that crossbar on the bike is clearly unnecessary since a girl’s bike obviously doesn’t need it. Okay, we know it’s for support, but if you’re gonna have it, why not decorate it? And that’s exactly what the folks at Cyclelogical thought when they created their new Patterned […]
2012 Goldilocks Cycling Event – Las Vegas
October 9, 2012
Coming October 13th, 2012. Goldilocks in Las Vegas? Calm down, Goldilocks Las Vegas is the first women’s only ride in Nevada. The ride has a 20, 40, 60, and 100 mile route through the beautiful eastern area of the Las Vegas Valley. The ride begins and ends at Mission Hills Park and passes by Lake Mead, […]
Straight Jacket Bike Lock by Knog
September 27, 2012
A bike lock that kicks butt. That has to be what the folks at Knog were thinking when they put together the Straight Jacket Bike Lock. This is one solid piece of steel shackle (ahem, chain). Yea, at a couple of pounds, it may weigh a bit more (you can handle it), but no one […]
Outerbike 2012 Moab, Utah
September 27, 2012
Coming October 3, 2012. The Outerbike expo in Moab, Utah will be your chance to test ride next year’s bikes on world-class roads before the rest of the world gets a peek. For three days, you’ll be able to see and test ride next year’s innovations in cycling on 20 miles of connected loops that […]
Valley Girls Ride
September 19, 2012
Coming October 20, 2012. The 7th annual all-women’s Valley Girls Ride in Clovis, CA (just north of Fresno) offers four courses: a hilly 75 mile metric plus course, a flat 64 mile metric century, a 35 mile course, and a 10 or 20 mile course for novice cyclists. The proceeds from the ride go to […]
Knog Blinder 1 Light
September 18, 2012
Pre-release preview! Our friends at Knog sent us their latest product: the Blinder 1 Light which was just announced at the Eurobike 2012 exposition in Germany. Soon to be available in US stores, this small device puts out a strong 20 lumens visible at 500 meters and amazingly runs off of a Lithium polymer battery […]
Shifter Recycled Bike Tube Saddle Bag by Green Guru
September 13, 2012
An innovation in recycling… the very smart folks at Green Guru looked around and saw all those old bike tire inner tubes and figured that they could make something useful with them… and they did! This Shifter Recycled Bike Tube Saddle Bag is a super-well constructed accessory made from recycled bicycle inner tubes. The neoprene strap […]
Bike Peddler Take A Look Cycling Eyeglass Mirror
September 4, 2012
Maybe the best rear-view mirror for cyclists. The Take A Look Cycling Eyeglass Mirror by Bike Peddler fits on both helmet visors and eyeglasses, and it can be adjusted in nearly every angle to ensure you have a good view of what’s coming up from behind. It’s wide enough for a good field of vision, it […]
RBC GranFondo Whistler
September 4, 2012
Coming September 8, 2012. The RBC GranFondo Whistler is a 122 km race along a dedicated roadway from downtown Vancouver to Whistler. Riders will experience breathtaking views of Howe Sound, challenging climbs through the Coast Mountain Range and a rewarding post-event festival celebration in Whistler. The course is fully supported with aid stations stocked with […]
BikeCap
August 31, 2012
Why a cap for your bike seat? To give you a dry place to put your bum. To cover that tear in the saddle. Oh, and of course to add a bit of style to your ride. The BikeCap comes in literally dozens of designs, and this company from The Netherlands also produces sizes for […]
GripRings by Spurcycle
August 31, 2012
About to launch… hey, where did you get that bike grip? That’s what people will be asking you when they see these GripRings by Spurcycle on your handlebars. You choose from a palette of colored grip rings to form your specially designed grip and the folks at Spurcycle will send that right along to you. Spurcycle […]
Bike Across Italy by Ciclismo Classico
August 31, 2012
Coming on various dates in 2012/13. Ciclismo Classico, an award-winning cycling tour company based in Boston that has won Outside magazine and National Geographic trip-of-the-year awards. The Bike Across Italy tour is an 11-day coast-to-coast tour of Medieval towns, local cuisine and the lush regions of Le Marche, Emilia-Romagna, Umbria and Tuscany. It’s designed for […]
Bike Planter
August 23, 2012
A fun and wacky little idea. You may have seen a little flower vase in some of those old Volkswagen Beetles, but how about if you tooled around town with a little planter attached to your bike frame. Well, the designer of the Bike Planter thought that would be a fun idea, and voila. Attach […]
XENON 2.0 LADY Singlet by Gore Bikewear
August 23, 2012
A well-designed singlet vest for serious cyclists. Along with its reflective print and piping, the XENON 2.0 LADY Singlet by Gore Bikewear has zippers and pockets in the right places, but most importantly, it’s machine washable and made with a combination of Nylon, Elastane, and mesh to create a breathable fabric. It’s designed for cyclists […]
Eurobike 2012
August 23, 2012
Coming September 1, 2012. Once a year, the EUROBIKE exposition turns Friedrichshafen, Germany (in the south, near Zurich) into a showcase of the latest and greatest gear for cyclists from manufacturers throughout Europe. And you can attend too now that they have a day for the public. There will be exhibitors, demos, fashion shows and […]
Fox Rampage DH Helmet
August 20, 2012
The DH stands for downhill, and if you’re gearing up for downhill mountain biking, this Fox Rampage DH Helmet is going to be an essential. One of the only DH helmets designed for women, it’s built from lightweight fiberglass and has cleverly placed vents to allow for air-flow (after all, your heart is gonna be […]
Whistler Mountain Bike Park
August 20, 2012
You’ve never really mountain biked until you’ve tried “lift-assisted downhill mountain biking.” With specially designed bikes, inspired more by motorcycles, you’ll careen down Whistler Mountain at top speed just trying to hold on. The Whistler Mountain Bike Park is perhaps the best place for downhill mountain biking in North America. There are over a thousand […]
Commuter Mud Flap with Happy Face by Rainy Day Biking
August 17, 2012
Sometimes a little bedazzling is a good thing, especially if it makes your bike safer. These Commuter Mud Flaps with Happy Faces by Rainy Day Biking have a high visibility prismatic reflective surface which just means that they reflect really, really well. And with autumn coming soon and dusk setting in sooner, that little bit […]
Princess Promenade Bike Festival
August 17, 2012
Coming October 14, 2012. Get your girlfriends together for a fun ride along the scenic American River Parkway bike trail in Sacramento, CA. Everyone from newbies to girls gettin’ back into it to serous cyclists (who can opt for the time trial) are welcome. In fact, there are 5 rides to choose from, ranging from […]
Touring Jersey by Terry
August 14, 2012
In another example of cool style meeting smart design, the Touring Jersey by Terry gives women cyclists intelligent features while ensuring they look really great. We especially appreciate the fit and the three rear open pockets with the center zip rear pocket. It’s made from an anti-odor, UV protective fabric and has elastic-free arms and […]
bar-ista by PDW
August 14, 2012
A cup holder for your bike? The bar-ista (as in it connects to your handle-bars) by PDW may have a clever name, but it also has a clever design with its alloy construction built to carry your a travel mug full of your favorite hot drink. Cyclists unite! … but maybe first let’s have some […]
National Women’s Bicycling Summit
August 14, 2012
Coming September 13, 2012. The National Women’s Bicycling Summit in Long Beach, CA is quickly becoming a leading event for women to network and figure out how to get more women cycling. Aside from the break-out sessions throughout the day, covering topics like “how to be a car-free family,” there will be a “cycle chic” fashion […]
Knog Blinder Lights
August 3, 2012
The coolest bike lights on the planet? The Blinder Lights by Knog come in 7 different styles, each itself coming in a variety of colors. They all have 4 bright LED lights, are waterproof, rechargeable and solidly constructed. They last for hours and operate with different modes (e.g. steady, flashing, etc.) and easily clip-on to […]
Kransky Bike Lock by Knog
July 24, 2012
The wacky but stylish designers at Knog have released their new Kransky Bike Lock. This Silicone overmoulded braided 12mm steel cable with a fiber core comes in four colors. Don’t be afraid of all their (ahem) sausage innuendos because these are good solid locks that easily wrap around your frame (see, now they have us […]