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.
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 […]
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. […]
August 2, 2013
Coming August 18, 2013. Though TrailblazerGirl usually likes to feature women-only tours, we couldn’t pass up sharing with our readers the Vienna to Venice Tour with Erickson Cycle Tours. It promises to be a fantastic 15 days filled with magnificent alpine scenery, quaint villages, beautiful green meadows and blue lakes, and the soaring peaks of […]
July 19, 2013
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM! Summer and ice cream go hand-in-hand, and in honor of National Ice Cream Day, this coming Sunday, July 21st, we are featuring Rock the Bike’s Ice Cream Bike. With only 20 minutes of pedaling, this clever invention will yield up to 2 gallons of yummy […]
July 19, 2013
Sure to bring some smiles, the VELTOP Classic + is designed to provide you with protection from the sun, wind, and rain as you ride your bicycle. The windscreen attaches to you handlebars and the canopy is supported by a pair of poles. It’s easy to install, and your upper body will be completely protected […]
July 19, 2013
The longest off-pavement mountain bike route in the world! The Great Divide Mountain Bike Route has some impressive stats at 2,500 miles long and over 200,000 feet of elevation gain and loss. It roughly follows the Continental Divide from from Banff, Alberta, Canada to Antelope Wells, New Mexico, USA and takes about six to ten weeks […]
July 11, 2013
Keep your bike looking peachy with PURE Bike Protector. Just like its name describes, it’s made of natural ingredients and is eco friendly and biodegradeable. It will clean and polish your bike and act as a shield to help keep the dirt and muck from sticking to your bike. No more excuses for a dirty […]
July 10, 2013
Enjoy camping and biking with the innovative Bikamper by Topeak. This one-person tent uses your bike frame and front wheel in place of tent poles. Made of ripstop nylon, it can be used for 3 seasons. There are 3 mesh panels for ventilation, and the tent and fly pack down to a super compact size […]
July 10, 2013
The Entrada by Bedrock Bags and Packs is a light yet strong bag that attaches easily to the handbars of your bike. Handmade in Colorado and clearly designed by someone who knows and rides, this bag conforms to your handbars with a special adjustable anchor and a tapered shape that keeps the bag in place on […]
July 5, 2013
Expected to be available in the fall of 2013, these MAGNETIC Bike Lights by Copenhagen Parts have the clean lines that we come to associate with Scandinavian designs. Much research was put into determining the components of these lights and perfecting the details so that they fit various bike frames and remained in place. We […]
July 5, 2013
What a clever idea! BioLogic has designed a bike tire pump that is integrated right inside your seatpost. Built to fit Tern bikes, easily pull out the pump and you can stand as you use your saddle as a handle to inflate your Presta or Schrader valve tires. No more forgetting to bring you pump, […]
July 5, 2013
Coming October 6, 2013. Join your fellow TrailblazerGirl Princesses on a beautiful bike ride in Sacramento, California. Choose from 5 distances (15, 26, 40, 55, or 64 miles) on a fully paved, two-lane, bike trail which follows the American River. Catered rest stops and tech support will be available on each course and following the […]
July 2, 2013
A cutting-edge device that could save your life. The ICEdot Crash Sensor will be available in July 2013 and mounts to any helmet and detects severe impacts that could result in you being incapacitated. It links to an app on your smart phone which will then trigger an alarm on your phone that if not […]
July 2, 2013
Coming September 4, 2013. For all TrailblazerGirl mountain bike enthusiasts, head over to the Mammoth Kamikaze Bike Games this September. Beautiful Mammoth Mountain is located along the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California. This multi-day event has several different races and events from the Dual Slalom to the Kamikaze, the fastest […]
June 27, 2013
While it is so important to wear a helmet when riding your bike, it’s such a pain to carry it around after riding. Carrera has developed a Foldable Helmet which can “shrink” to 20% of the size of a regular helmet so that it can be tucked away in your bag or backpack. It has […]
June 27, 2013
Cute name for a very practical product. The BikeParka by Stash is a bicycle cover that is made out of a polyester ripstop fabric – the same type of fabric used for hot air balloons and parachutes – so you know that it’s durable and lightweight. It comes in 4 colors and has elastic on […]
June 27, 2013
Coming August 3, 2013. The Downieville Classic Cross Country Race is one of the last remaining point-to-point bike races in the US. This challenging 29 mile race starts in Sierra City, California (elevation 4,100 feet), then climbs 3,000 feet, followed by a 5,200 vertical foot drop to the small town of Downieville. Enjoy the beautiful […]
June 21, 2013
Have bike, will travel! The Travoy by the bicycle trailer specialists at Burley is a handy way to transport your things around. Take it to work or bike camping or the weekend farmers market, and you’ll have an easy to attach/detach bike accessory that weighs less than 10 pounds but can haul a load up […]
June 20, 2013
A practical solution for riding at night. The LightSKIN Bicycle Tail Lights are integrated in your seatpost, so there will be no worries about your rear light being stolen or being knocked off or out of position. It runs on AA batteries, is water resistant, and has 10 flashing light modes.
June 20, 2013
Just beautiful! The Compound Curve Fender Set by Woody’s is a set of front and rear fenders handmade out of woods such as bamboo, African Mahogany, Bloodwood, Cherry, and Purpleheart Wood. Each set comes with stainless steel and brass mount hardware to prevent rusting and is finished with four coats of either a gloss or […]
June 20, 2013
Coming August 17, 2013. Join your fellow TrailblazerGirl cyclists on the Wildflower Pedalfest in Mountain Green, Utah (about 35 miles north of Salt Lake City). With 4 course lengths to choose from (20, 35, 50 and 75 miles), there’s something for all ability levels. The rural and scenic mountain valley courses range from flat to […]
June 7, 2013
Safety while riding at night. You are sure to be seen with the Zulu by Pure Fix Cycles. Only an hour in sunlight activates the paint on the frame of the bike, and you are set for glow in the dark safety at night! Various sizes and options are available and your fixed gear bike […]
June 7, 2013
Coming October 12, 2013. The le Tour de Femme Bike Ride will be held in Cary, North Carolina and is a women’s only ride to raise community awareness and funding for Cancer Research and Cancer Survivorship programs. All skill levels are welcome with three distances to choose from: full metric century, half metric century and […]