June 15, 2012
A mountain scooter for the 21st century? The brand new limited edition, full suspension, disc brake Diggle FS Scooter is now available. Wow. imagine shock absorbers on a scooter. The folks have transformed fun street scooters into rugged mountain scooters. So, these are solid machines, and now they’re also becoming popular for a new kind […]
June 6, 2012
Let your arms cool while keeping your body warm. That’s the promise of vests like this Countdown AS Lady Vest by Gore Bike Wear. However, the folks at Gore Bike Wear have taken it a bit further and made this into a piece performance gear. They’ve added front pockets with concealed zippers, shifted seams for […]
June 4, 2012
In a triumph of efficiency, the folks at Hides have merged the retainer, case and cleaner for your sunglasses all into one. And while there might be others, the Hides Classic is the original. Take a neck strap retainer for your glasses, then re-imagine the strap as a microfiber case and lens cleaner. Now that […]
June 4, 2012
Coming August 26, 2012. Colorado’s only all-women’s road ride. The fifth annual Venus de Miles Road Ride in Boulder is really a celebration of women out and about enjoying a great day of cycling, festivities and just hanging out. First, it’s important to understand that it’s not a race. It’s just a ride so no […]
May 31, 2012
Coming July 15, 2012. Welcome to the Beach Babe Bicycling Classic of Long Beach, CA. The team at Noble Pursuit, a group that organizes bicycling events for women, has arranged for another great casual cycling event along the beautiful southern California coastline where you’ll enjoy what promises to be gorgeous weather, a paved bike trail […]
May 30, 2012
Better than a kickstand? The new UpStand Bike Stand by the Upstanding Bicycle Company is a super lightweight (40 grams), super strong (carbon fiber), easily stow-able (folds down to 5.5 inches), detachable (uses magnets) stand for your bike that is better than the heavyweight options you see in the store (which is why lots of […]
May 30, 2012
Don’t let no rain stop you. The brand-new waterproof Roadie by Detours protects your smart phone (or paper map) while mounted on your bike’s frame right where you can see it (e.g. for navigation or just easy access, like for changing songs). Its quick-release bracket makes it easy to take with you when you get […]
May 30, 2012
Coming June 30-July 4, 2012. The Suffolk Coast is one of England’s designated “Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty,” and this cycling tour organized by WalkingWomen will take you through the picturesque fishing villages and townships that make it so charming. With 3-4 hours per day, cycling should not be too strenuous and this will be […]
May 29, 2012
A practical trailer for you bike? Seattle Sports has released their Paddleboy Go! Cart, a trailer for your bike that can be configured to carry all sorts of things, even canoes, kayaks, surfboards, SUP boards and sailboards. The key is their patented quick-release hitch that holds the cart to your bike’s rear hub. The Paddleboy […]
May 25, 2012
The Windcheetah is the only recumbent bike (really a “trike”) to have set several major speed and endurance records and has even been exhibited in the Museum of Modern Art and the Guggenheim Museum. But the HyperSport model is even more impressive. Key parts are made with Carbon Fiber; the seat sits on a suspensions […]
May 24, 2012
High performance sun glasses for serious cyclists and runners are easily found, but what if you TrailblazerGirls have a hard to fit face? For this, the folks at the Rudy Project have designed the Ability, pictured here with the white frame and bichromic pink lenses. The real value to these Ability glasses is that they […]
May 22, 2012
What’s been called “the world’s safest earphones,” EarHero’s earbuds are made to fit in your ear canal without blocking out ambient sound, so you will still hear street noises while listening to music. Sure you might not be able to phase out with these, but when you’re running or cycling on city streets, that’s a […]
May 22, 2012
Coming July 27-28, 2012. The Whistler Off Road Cycling Association (WORCA) is sponsoring a two day mountain bike adventure for women, and in good spirit, it’s called Charlie’s Angels. You’ll be part of a team of 80 women, each classified by computer into one of Charlie’s three original Angels. Then, be prepared for two events: […]
May 18, 2012
A bamboo and steel bike? Yep, you heard us right. May is bike month, and this bamboo and steel bike, called The Natural, by Panda Bicycles is not only cool looking but also super strong and durable. The Colorado based company builds each bike by hand, making each a one-of-a-kind piece of modern street art. […]
May 18, 2012
Calling all multitasking cyclists. Your helmet can now be equipped with a Bluetooth communication and entertainment system. Yep, you heard us right. The Cargo BK-1, by Cardo Systems based in Pennsylvania, uses Bluetooth to stream audio to and from your phone and radio to communicate with other BK-1 devices. So you can talk on your […]
May 18, 2012
Coming July 8-11, 2012. Let’s admit it, the Canada side of Niagara Falls is a million times more beautiful than the US side. I’m sorry, but it’s true. And the team at WomanTours have planned a fun 4-day bike trip from Niagara Falls (Canada) along the scenic Niagara River through several picturesque villages, all while […]
May 17, 2012
Sometimes we just don’t want to wear our cycling clothes when we want to venture into the stores or the restaurants. But, we still want to bike to get there. Fortunately, our friends at CycleSkirt have created these super cute skirts that can be worn over your bike clothes but are fashionable enough to wear […]
May 11, 2012
May is Bike month, so we’re featuring some of the coolest bikes in the world, and this Whike W2C Delta Trike doesn’t disappoint. Of course, maybe we should refer to it as a sailing bike. Not like your everyday bike, the Whike W2C delta trike comes standard with a mast foot, a mast, a large […]