RBC GranFondo Whistler
September 4, 2012
Coming September 8, 2012. The RBC GranFondo Whistler is a 122 km race along a dedicated roadway from downtown Vancouver to Whistler. Riders will experience breathtaking views of Howe Sound, challenging climbs through the Coast Mountain Range and a rewarding post-event festival celebration in Whistler. The course is fully supported with aid stations stocked with […]
BikeCap
August 31, 2012
Why a cap for your bike seat? To give you a dry place to put your bum. To cover that tear in the saddle. Oh, and of course to add a bit of style to your ride. The BikeCap comes in literally dozens of designs, and this company from The Netherlands also produces sizes for […]
GripRings by Spurcycle
August 31, 2012
About to launch… hey, where did you get that bike grip? That’s what people will be asking you when they see these GripRings by Spurcycle on your handlebars. You choose from a palette of colored grip rings to form your specially designed grip and the folks at Spurcycle will send that right along to you. Spurcycle […]
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 […]
Serendipity Dress by Isis
August 30, 2012
Hey, Summer’s not over yet! This super cute Serendipity Dress by Isis is comfortable, fits great and blends that warm weather feel with a sporty construction. It’s made form cotton and just a bit of spandex so it’ll stretch during your active day out, but it’s still something you go anywhere in with its bra-friendly […]
TH8 Tilley Hemp Hat
August 30, 2012
Arguably the world’s best travel hats, Tilley hats have a long history of solid construction and clever designs that have made them extremely popular with outdoors-women, including us. The TH8 Tilley Hemp Hat is another in that tradition. It is super comfortable, repels rain, won’t shrink, has an amazing UPF 50+ and has a secret […]
Urban Adventure Quest
August 30, 2012
Okay Amazing Race fans, here’s your chance to relive that same excitement in a city near you. The Urban Adventure Quest folks have devised a fun scavenger hunt through the streets of cities all over the country (we tried San Francisco). The questions and clues are fed to you through your smartphone, and don’t worry, […]
Bakti Top by Peak Performance
August 29, 2012
Coming soon to the US market but available online in the meantime, Peak Performance is a leading Swedish company that makes some top-quality workout gear. This Bakti Top, made from that polyester/elastane blend that’s become so popular, pulls the moisture away from your body but tops that with the addition of an inner bra, mesh […]
Yoga Socks by Kushyfoot
August 29, 2012
A yoga essential. These Yoga Socks by Kushyfoot have non-skid soles and open toes to help you balance and stay cool while you’re moving from pose to pose. We’re not sure why no one thought of it before, but by cutting out the toes, we really were able to balance better, and our feet stayed […]
New Rejuvenation Retreat Weeks by Surf Haven Bali
August 29, 2012
Coming in October & November, 2012. Surf Haven Camp is located on the island of Bali. Yes, that Bali, the exotic faraway island that brings to mind hidden waterfalls amidst luscious rainforest. And it’s here that Surf Haven Camp is offering their New Rejuvenation Retreat Weeks for women. Yes there are the spa treatments, but you’ll […]
Tansynella Organic Bugscreen by Farmaesthetics
August 28, 2012
An all-natural bug repellant. The clever folks at Farmaesthetics discovered that they could rely on nature to provide some great skin care products, and they combined sunflower oil, tansy, eucalyptus citriodora, citronella, eucalyptus & rosemary essential oils, and vitamin E to produce their Tansynella Organic Bugscreen. Not only is it 100% natural, it’s also hypo-allergenic, […]
Nike Cyclone Vapor Women’s Jacket
August 28, 2012
A cute light-weight running jacket for a little moist weather. This Cyclone Vapor Women’s Jacket by Nike is made from a water-resistant fabric to block out light wind and rain. The Scuba style hood zips up to your chin to block out the elements, and the elastic cuffs have an adjustable toggle for a snug […]
Lady Speed Stick Women’s Half Marathon & 5K – Nashville, TN
August 28, 2012
Coming September 22, 2012. This half marathon and 5k both start right there in front of the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, TN. And it should be a lot of fun with energetic cheer groups to motivate you and water stops to make sure you’re coasting okay and fun music and costumed runners […]
Wilson Vibra Fun Glitter Hearts Tennis Dampeners
August 27, 2012
Everyone these days has some sort of shock absorber, or dampener, on the strings of their tennis racket. It just makes sense, but be prepared to amaze your girlfriends at the next friendly doubles match with these Vibra Fun Glitter Hearts Tennis Dampeners from Wilson. It’ll put a smile on everyone’s face, and it might […]
Dash Skort by ISIS
August 27, 2012
We don’t need no skirts or shorts. Skorts rule! As our friends as ISIS like to say, they’re “cute, comfortable and practical,” and their new Dash skort is designed with us active TrailblazerGirls in mind. The polyester/spandex fabric is rated at UPF 30+ and resists snags and abrasion while still looking great. There’s a zippered […]
Ladies Tennis Retreat by Cliff Drysdale Tennis, Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort
August 27, 2012
Coming October 10-14, 2012 (and other dates). Come to the luxurious, 4-diamond Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort in Florida for one of the best 5-days of tennis you’ll ever experience. The Ladies Tennis Retreat by Cliff Drysdale Tennis blends professionally led educational drills with match play sessions that will assuredly improve your game. And taking […]
KT Tape Pro
August 24, 2012
Did you notice those Olympic athletes with tape on their legs? You’ll see it strung across their thighs or their elbows or somewhere else and it doesn’t seem to be connecting anything. But it is. They’re wearing KT Tape Pro, an amazing synthetic kinesiology tape. It essentially provides support for muscles, joints and tendons without […]
Windsurfer One Design by The Original Windsurfer
August 24, 2012
Before we started using the generic term sailboarding, everyone was into windsurfing. But the term windsurfing was aligned with a specific vendor, so the more generic term started to take hold as other vendors came out with their designs. However, you can still buy the one that started it all: Windsurfer One Design by The […]
Maui Makani Classic Windsurfing
August 24, 2012
Coming October 25 to November 3, 2012. Come see 200 of the worlds best windsurfers compete for the Aloha Classic Title. The Maui Makani Classic Windsurfing competition, the 6th and final stop on the American Windsurfing Tour, on the north shore of Maui brings 20-25 knot trade-winds and 30+ feet high waves to one of the […]
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 […]
Inertia X Frame by Klymit
August 22, 2012
Better than a pad under your sleeping bag? The Inertia X Frame by Klymit is a super lightweight inflatable frame. It takes just a few breaths (or a few pumps) to inflate, and when deflated, it weighs only about 9 ounces and compacts down to the size of a can of soda. The frame design […]
Kelty Salida 4 Tent
August 22, 2012
Amazingly at just 7 lbs, this 3-season Kelty Salida 4 Tent with 54 square feet of floor space and 11 square feet of vestibule space sleeps 4 comfortably (yes 4!). In other words, it’s super lightweight and absolutely big enough for the whole family. But the real test is how easy it is to set-up, and […]