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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 […]
Yellowstone National Park
July 30, 2012
A US first: America’s oldest National Park. Interestingly, Yellowstone is the home to not only Old Faithful but also the majority of the world’s geysers. This is the main reason the park was established in 1872, and it’s now the last natural temperate zone ecosystem on Earth. And something else a lot don’t know, this […]
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 […]
Solvang’s Finest Century
July 24, 2012
Coming November 10, 2012. One of the best century and metric century rides in all of Southern California. With no crowds and spanning SoCal’s best cycling region, Solvang’s Finest Century is a must for serious cyclists. Included will be a delicious post-ride meal and feel good about this because a portion of every entry fee […]
The Amalfi Coast of Italy by WomanTours
July 20, 2012
Coming September 19-27, 2012. For you active girls, WomanTours is offering a cycling trip along the Amalfi Coast. This 9-day getaway, requiring only a moderate cycling level, will take you through Naples, Pompeii, and Positano with excursions along the way to see the medieval towns, olive vineyards, picturesque beaches and amazing vistas that all make […]
Sugoi Piston 200 Short
July 18, 2012
A little compression goes a long way. These Sugoi Piston 200 Shorts for women are constructed with a fabric that helps pump blood through your system efficiently which means that Oxygen is also flowing through your body more efficiently. The 80% Nylon 20% Spandex quality provides a great feel with a 360 degree stretch, and the […]
Specialized Bicycle Components Starter Kit
July 13, 2012
Okay weekend bikers, Specialized has released their Bicycle Components Starter Kit. It includes all the basics you’ll want to accessorize your bike for that slightly longer ride this weekend: a small air pump (for tires), a zee cage (for your water bottle), a mini wedgie bag (for snacks) and a tire lever (a specialized wedge […]
Wonder Woman Century
July 13, 2012
Coming September 15, 2012. Channel your inner-Wonder Woman at the Wonder Woman Century bike trek in Payson, southern Utah. It’s a festive event with great food and energetic music no matter which course you choose: the 30 mile, the 62 mile (a metric century) or the 100 mile event. The courses are picturesque and intended […]
Bike Fixtation
June 28, 2012
Future alert! If the folks at Bike Fixtation of Minneapolis are seeing the future correctly, soon there will be mini, do-it-yourself bike shops (“fix-stations”) all over the place. Each shop, which you might find near a gas station or a parking structure, will contain a bike stand to mount your bike for repairs and a […]
Women’s Daily Riding Pant by Outlier
June 21, 2012
It’s time to start cycling to work. Ah, but what to wear. The folks at Outlier must have thought the same thing because they’ve designed the perfect Women’s Daily Riding Pant. The sleek design meets exactly the needs of the lady bike commuter. First, its 4Season fabric fits tight enough on the legs to avoid […]
adidas by Stella McCartney: Cycling Performance Jersey
June 21, 2012
Yes! Cycling with style without giving up function. This Cycling Performance Jersey from the new adidas by Stella McCartney line is certainly stylish with its field-of-stars print that makes you feel like you’re speeding through the night sky, but it’s also smartly made with adidas’ ClimaLite fabric which conducts heat and sweat away from your […]
Civil War Bike Tour by Wilderness Voyageurs
June 21, 2012
Coming October 21, 2012. History is a lot more fun when you’re biking it, and the 9-day Civil War Bike Tour by folks at Wilderness Voyageurs combines the two to, ahem, form a more perfect union. You’ll definitely hit some of the most storied locations of the war, including Harper’s Ferry, Antietam and Gettysburg, with personal […]
Ride the City
June 20, 2012
Cyclists unite! We need the best, not just the shortest, route for biking. And the new Ride the City online service beats all the other route generators by factoring in street segments that actually have bike lanes and greenbelts for cyclists. It also maps out where the bike shops are along the way. Because honestly, […]