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World Solo 24 Hour Mountain Bike Championships
August 5, 2015
Coming October 3, 2015. Die hard endurance mountain bike racers will be stoked this fall when the World Solo 24 Hour Mountain Bike Championships comes to Northern California for the first time. Held previously in Italy, Australia, and Scotland, the historic gold rush town of Weaverville, will be this year’s host. As the title indicates, […]
Spruzza
July 17, 2015
Make your ride more comfortable! Spruzza is your own personal cooling system for your bike. Remember on hot days what a relief those misters at the fair or water parks are? Spruzza is a mini version that attaches to your bike and allows you to aim a fine spray of water at your face, neck, […]
Garmin Varia Rearview Radar
July 10, 2015
It’s like having eyes on the back of you head with the Varia Rearview Radar by Garmin! Lauded as the world’s first cycling radar, this newly released system includes a radar tail light transmitter and a radar display unit for your handlebars. The radar tail light detects vehicles approaching from up to 153 yards behind […]
Outerbike Whistler 2015
June 1, 2015
Coming June 4, 2015. The latest and greatest in mountain bikes and gear. Now, for the first time, Outerbike is being held at one of the top bike parks in the world, Whistler in beautiful British Columbia. Four days of guided rides, a gigantic expo, movies, parties, and access to over 120 miles of trails […]
Slickrock Bike Trail, Utah
April 23, 2015
A mountain bikers paradise. The Slickrock Bike Trail in the Sand Flats Recreation Area, near Moab, Utah is a world famous bike trail through an amazing landscape of sand dunes and eroded remnants of ancient sea beds. The 10.5-mile loop is very challenging with steep side slopes and narrow ledges and takes most riders 3 […]
Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, Durango, Colorado
March 6, 2015
Coming May 22, 2015. A weekend of pedaling fun! The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic in Durango, Colorado has something for everyone. What started out as a friendly sibling challenge with one brother on the train and the other on a ten-speed bicycle, attempting to to see who could travel the fastest from Durango to Silverton, […]
Race Across South Africa
August 28, 2014
Coming June 7, 2015. This is for die-hard TrailblazerGirl bikers only! The Race Across South Africa is a 2,300 km mountain bike event from Pietermaritzburg, along the Freedom Trail to Diemersfontein (outside Wellington). It is a non-stop, unsupported race, limited to 60 participants, and must be completed within 26 days (the record is an amazing […]
Torcano ORP SmartHorn Bike Light
August 25, 2014
Riding a bike can be hazardous, but with the Torcano ORP SmartHorn Bike Light you have a little extra security. The first of its kind, this small but effective contraption uses patented technology to blast a 96 decibel alert to cars and a more friendly 76 decibels for pedestrians or other cyclists. The USB rechargable […]
Desert Rose Women’s Mountain Bike Camp by Sacred Rides
August 15, 2014
Coming September 5 and October 17, 2014. Spectacular scenery and riding in southwestern Utah. The Desert Rose Women’s Mountain Bike Camp by Sacred Rides will take you on some of the world’s premier mountain bike trails. Spend the weekend honing your skills in a supportive environment and practicing those skills on intermediate-level or advanced-level trails […]
Sweeney Ridge, GGNRA
May 28, 2014
And the San Francisco Bay was discovered! Thought it was by sea? Well you’d be wrong. It was from a ridge perched high above the ocean that Europeans first eyed the bay in 1769. And while the rest of the country was immersed in the war for independence, Portola’s discovery led to first Spanish settlement […]
Munda Biddi Trail, Australia
May 15, 2014
The longest off-road cycling trail in the world. The Munda Biddi Trail in Western Australia is a record breaking 1000km long! Meaning ‘path through the forest’ in the Noongar Aboriginal language, this epic trail passes through areas of unspoiled forests, bushland, and gentle terrain on bush tracks, firebreaks and old railway lines. Along the route […]
The GoPro Mountain Games, Vail, Colorado
April 16, 2014
Coming June 5, 2014. A great way to kick-off the summer! The GoPro Mountain Games is the country’s largest celebration of adventure sports, music and mountain lifestyle. Held in beautiful Vail, Colorado, you can compete in nine sports and 25 disciplines including: x-country, slopestyle and road cycling, freestyle, 8-Ball, sprint and extreme kayaking, raft cross, World Cup […]
SHREDLY Silver Bullet Jersey
April 10, 2014
Awesome mountain bike clothing designed by a women for women. SHREDLY’S mantra: Look good. Feel good. Shred good. does justice to their Silver Bullet Jersey. Not just a basic t-shirt, it’s made out of a special polyester knit fabric that is breathable, wicks moisture away, and dries amazingly quickly even on your sweatiest of rides! […]
Methow Valley Sport Trails Association (MVSTA), Washington
March 18, 2014
America’s LARGEST cross-country ski area. The Methow Valley Sports Trails Association (MVSTA) maintains a Nordic trail system of more than 200 kilometers in north-central Washington. Trails are groomed and ungroomed and travel through beautiful national wilderness and forest lands and even a suspension bridge crossing the Methow River. During the winter, besides cross-country skiing, you’ll […]
Nalgene On the Fly Bottle
February 20, 2014
A bike bottle that doesn’t leak! The On the Fly Bottle by our friends at Nalgene is a great hard sided bottle with a easy-to-open top. As the name so aptly describes, you can open the top while “on the fly” with just one hand. It fits perfectly in most bike bottle cages. Made out […]
Hell Fire Fat Tire Mountain Bike Race
February 20, 2014
Coming March 22, 2014. As they say, “Time to get hard Corps!”. The Hell Fire Fat Tire Mountain Bike Race, held at the Marine Corps Base at Camp Pendleton in Southern California, is your only chance as a civilian to mountain bike on base. Choose from a 15 mile or 25 mile course on dirt […]
Nga Haerenga – The New Zealand Cycle Trail
January 20, 2014
One of the world’s best and longest cycling trails. TrailblazerGirl cyclists will love Nga Haerenga – The New Zealand Cycle Trail (NZCT) with its 1,553-mile-long network of biking routes. Nga Haerenga translates to ‘the journeys’ in Māori and each of the 23 trails provides a window into the distinctive landscape, environment, culture and heritage of […]
Top Bike of 2013
December 4, 2013
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 2013 reviews in the Bike category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please…The Hornit, a super loud bike horn. Rounding out the top-3 were the cute […]
Giro Feather Helmet
August 29, 2013
A lid designed just for us girls! The Feather by Giro is a trail helmet with some special construction so that it fits snugly on your head even on the bumpiest of rides. The 12 vents and internal channels help to keep you cool by allowing the air to circulate as you zip down the […]
Roc d’Azur
August 29, 2013
If you’re into mountain biking, you gotta check out Roc d’Azur. This is one of the largest, longest running mountain bike events around, and this year marks its 30th anniversary. Located along the coast of southeastern France, the wide range of races over four days will have you taking advantage of the gorgeous trails along […]
Juliana Women’s Mountain Bike Skills Camp by Sacred Rides
August 23, 2013
Coming August 24 and 31, 2013. More confidence on your mountain bike. The Juliana Women’s Mountain Bike Skills Camp by Sacred Rides is two full days of mountain bike instruction and hands-on experience on the wonderful California trails of either Santa Cruz or Marin. At the Santa Cruz camp, you’ll also have the opportunity to […]
TerraTrike Tandem
August 21, 2013
Like recumbent bikes? Try a tandem tricycle recumbent! The TerraTrike Tandem is a very stable and fun way to get some exercise with a friend. Both seats are adjustable in terms of angle and distance to pedals, and you can purchase it with their independent pedaling system (IPS) which allows one person pedal while the […]
Bike Brightz
August 21, 2013
A fun, easy way to light up your bike. Bike Brightz comes in 5 cool colors, has 4 modes of lighting (constant and 3 flashing speeds), and runs on 2 AAA batteries. Choose a location on your bike that won’t get in your way, and it’s is super easy to install – just strap it […]
The Hornit
August 7, 2013
A much needed safety accessory for the urban cyclist. The Hornit is a small device that attaches to your handlebars and at the press of a trigger will let out a sound of 140 decibels. Definitely loud enough for cars to hear you even with traffic noise. There is also a “Park” mode which is […]