cycling
7 Hills of Kirkland
May 25, 2023
Coming May 29, 2023.Cycling to End Homelessness. It’s the 7 Hills of Kirkland, a Memorial Day road bike ride that has been going strong for over 20 years. Raising funds to provide services and housing to less fortunate residents in Kirkland, Washington, just north of Seattle, the event is sponsored by the Kirkland Kiwanis club. […]
Top Outdoor Events of 2022
December 14, 2022
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 2022 features in the Outdoor Events category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please…World Bicycle Day, the third day in June where we can celebrate all types of […]
Top Bike of 2022
December 5, 2022
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 2022 features in the Bike category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please…the Topeak Toolbox PT30, a set of 30 very useful tools to repair or perform essential […]
Belgian Waffle Ride North Carolina
May 13, 2022
Coming June 11, 2022. The most unique cycling event in the country. It’s the Belgian Waffle Ride (BWR) North Carolina, an extremely tough 131.7 mile cycling race through the North Carolina portion of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Pros and amateurs alike train for this “Hell of the North Carolina” with 11K feet of climbing with […]
Paris-Roubaix Femmes
April 15, 2022
Coming April 16, 2022. Who will be crowned Queen of the Cobbles? The Paris-Roubaix Femmes is the women’s edition of the famed Paris-Roubaix, one of cycling oldest races, first held in 1896. This year marks the second time that this one day women’s peloton takes place. Nicknamed l’enfer du Nord, or Hell of the North, […]
Great American Ride
March 18, 2022
Coming March 19, 2022. A virtual team ride from Washington State to Washington, D.C.! The Great American Ride kicks off tomorrow and follows the Great American Rail Trail, the nation’s first cross-country multiuse trail that covers more than 3,700 miles between Washington State and Washington, D.C.. This is a virtual race where teams of 4, 8, […]
Primal Obsidian Evo 2.0 Shorts
June 17, 2021
Ride in comfort! Earlier we introduced you to the Primal Envia Spin Shorts, the go-to shorts for indoor cyclists, and for those of you that want to take it outdoors for longer rides, there’s the Primal Obsidian Evo 2.0 Shorts. The standout feature of these shorts is their E6 Carbon chamois. This 4-layer, 4-way stretch chamois […]
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Primal Envia Spin Shorts
June 17, 2021
No-show comfort during your next spin class! The folks at Primal have recently launched a new line of activewear for you TrailblazerGirls that have joined the spinning craze. The Envia Spin Short will have everyone in your class envious because you’re sitting pretty with these shorts. Little does anyone know, but these shorts have a […]
Arkel Signature BB Waterproof Handlebar Bag
June 16, 2021
Easy access and ready for the elements! The Signature BB Waterproof Handlebar Bag from our friends at Arkel is just what you need on your next ride about town, no matter what the weather is or turns into. This Canadian company has been making gear for cyclists since 1988, so they know exactly what they’re […]
Topeak TailLux 100 USB
October 15, 2020
Here’s the mate to the Topeak HeadLux 450 USB that we shared with you to earlier…the Topeak TailLux 100 USB! This rear light will make it difficult for motorist not to see you (and that’s a good thing!) with its 9 super bright LEDs that shed a maximum of 100 lumens and a beam pattern […]
Topeak HeadLux 450 USB
October 15, 2020
Earlier we introduced you to Topeak’s Mini USB Combo, and now here’s a the big mama alternative to that mini! It’s the Topeak HeadLux 450 USB, a front lamp with 2 super bright, white LEDs that have an illumination range of 50 meters at its maximum luminous intensity of 450 lumens. The approximate run times […]
Topeak Mini USB Combo
October 15, 2020
Mini but mighty! Our friends at Topeak know bike safety, and their Mini USB Combo is a cyclist’s must-have. Just a touch under 2 inches in length, this dynamic duo consists of a front light and a rear light that will keep you visible on your cycling adventures. The front light shines brightly with 2 […]
Planet Bike Blaze 800 SLX Bike Light
January 24, 2020
Yet another super product from our friends at Planet Bike…the Blaze 800 SLX Bike Light! While you may have seen this light before with its 800 lumens of power, they’ll soon be fitted with a new lens that they call the Clean Beam. This special lens diffuses the light and acts as a sort of […]
Planet Bike Rojo 100 Bike Tail Light
January 24, 2020
Bright and shiny! Our friends at Planet Bike are working hard to keep you safe. Their recently released Rojo 100 Bike Tail Light is their brightest rear light with a whopping 100 lumens of power. This little guy has one large and one small LED light that work in conjunction when you select one of […]
Electra Bugle Horn
November 15, 2019
A fun way to make yourself known! For those with a quirky sense of self, the Electra Bugle Horn is an entertaining bike accessory. The steel horn has a large rubber bulb and a deep tone. A plastic bracket with a silicone strap makes for easy, tool-free attachment to most handlebars. Honka, honka with the Electra Bugle […]
Planet Bike Waterproof Saddle Cover
November 8, 2019
A shower cap for your bike! With rainy weather officially upon us, the folks at Planet Bike have just what you need. Their Waterproof Saddle Cover keeps your cruiser seat or those larger comfort saddles protected from the rain. An elastic drawstring creates a snug fit and a reflective strap makes you more visible in […]
Squeaky Wheels’ Bike for Pie
September 12, 2019
Coming September 15, 2019. Who doesn’t like pie?! Head to Bainbridge Island for the Squeaky Wheels’ Bike for Pie. Located a quick ferry ride from Seattle, this 32-square-mile island in Puget Sound has small town charm and more than 1600 acres of parkland. The event features 2 routes: a 9 mile family route that is fairly flat and […]
Mt. Baker Hill Climb
August 5, 2019
Coming September 8, 2019. It’s “only” 22 miles but there’s an elevation gain of 4,098 feet! It’s the Mt. Baker Hill Climb, a point-to-point, thigh-busting cycling event in northern Washington. The Mt. Baker Highway will be closed to vehicle traffic so riders can make their way up this very scenic paved road from Glacier to Artist […]
Ride the Hurricane
August 1, 2019
Coming August 4, 2019. Ride to the top! The Ride the Hurricane is a round trip, recreational ride that takes cyclists from Port Angeles to the Hurricane Ridge Summit in Washington’s Olympic National Park. That’s at an elevation of 5,240 feet! Hurricane Ridge Road presents a challenging climb, but this is an untimed event and […]
Secrets of Sicily Multisport Adventure with Wild Women Expeditions
July 16, 2019
Coming September 16, 2019. Bikes, kayaks, and hydrofoils! Join Wild Women Expeditions for their new Secrets of Sicily Multisport Adventure. This 9-day tour takes you to the largest Mediterranean island, just off the “toe” of Italy’s boot to discover volcanoes, a local winery, cioccolato di Modica, UNESCO world heritage sites, and more. Throughout the trip, […]
The Joy of Cycling
July 15, 2019
An ode to two wheeled joy! The Joy of Cycling, recently released by Hatherleigh Press, is a collection of quotes to celebrate the bicycle and the freedom and fun that it gives us. Find out what Susan B Anthony, Mark Twain, John Lennon, Albert Einstein, and more have to say about bikes, cycling, and this […]
WHOA Travel Bavaria and Oktoberfest
July 10, 2019
Coming September 26, 2019. Prost! The folks at WHOA (Women High on Adventure) have a 6 day fun-filled tour titled Travel Bavaria and Oktoberfest. It’s packed with activities like biking to Neuschwanstein Castle; hiking the Partnachklamm gorge; paragliding over the Zugspitze, the highest mountain in Germany; exploring picturesque towns; cycling the historic streets of Munich; and […]
Edinburgh Festival of Cycling
June 3, 2019
Coming June 6, 2019. Celebrate cycling! Head to Scotland’s capital for the Edinburgh Festival of Cycling, an eleven day event packed with a range of activities for all age groups centered around the many sides of bicycles from sport and adventure to transport and fun. In its seventh year, some of the festival highlights include: leisurely […]
FEND Helmet
May 24, 2019
Now there’s no excuse not to wear a helmet! The FEND Helmet folds by more than 60% of its original size, making it super convenient for urban commuting. The innovative design allows each side to collapses under itself, like a fan, resulting in a compact unit that fits easily into a bag or backpack. Even […]