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 […]
Oh, Ranger! ParkFinder Mobile App
August 22, 2012
A quick guide to every park… in your pocket. The Oh, Ranger! ParkFinder iPhone App by American Park Network is a mini-marvel. It’s super-easy user interface allows you to quickly find all the parks in your area (or wherever you’re going) with whatever services you want: from parks with bike trails to parks with fishing […]
Dublin Adult Easy Care Half Chaps
August 21, 2012
Have a closet full of low-rise boots? Well, you just doubled your shoes with the Dublin Adult Easy Care Half Chaps. Every one of those pairs can now be converted into a stylish hi-rise boot. These half chaps are durable and getting to be very popular, and they’re super easy to care for since they’re […]
Salutation by Lolë
August 21, 2012
Incredible leggings with convertible foot warmers. The new Salutation by Lolë is designed for movement with its four-way stretch and natural wicking that comes with this unique combination of nylon and elastane. It’s like a second skin that hugs your body but also protects it with a 50 UPF rating. Perfect for yoga and just […]
Chicks n Chaps Women’s Only Rodeo Clinics
August 21, 2012
Coming in August, 2012. Ever seriously wondered about becoming a real cowgirl? Anyone who’s watched barrel racing probably has. The Chicks n Chaps Women’s Only Rodeo Clinic is your opportunity. You’ll learn and get experience in all seven of the events of professional rodeo: saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, bull riding, calf roping, team roping, […]
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 […]
Superfeet merinoGREY Premium Insoles
August 20, 2012
You’ll almost certainly need new insoles before new hiking boots, and the just released merinoGREY Premium Insoles from Superfeet are definitely worth a try. Not only do they have a track record in providing outstanding support for your entire foot, the Merino wool top cover acts as a thermo-regulator to keep your feet warm when […]
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 […]
Drop Bedol Water Alarm Clock
August 17, 2012
One less set of batteries to worry about on our next camping trip. In fact, this alarm clock works on water. Yep, you read that right. Water. The Drop Bedol Water Alarm Clock converts ions in the water into clean energy power, and the built-in memory chip remembers the time so you don’t have to […]
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 […]
Cadee Sleeveless Tank by Marmot
August 16, 2012
UPF clothing is a growing craze amongst the outdoor set, and this UPF-30 Cadee Sleeveless Tank by Marmot goes one step further by cleverly using a lightweight performance nylon stretch fabric which is abrasion-resistant, quick-drying and moisture wicking. Perfect for a day on the trail, and the scoop neck is paired with a secret little […]
Women’s 2L Anthem Jacket by Burton
August 16, 2012
Trekking through soup weather, we found ourselves needing something that kept the rain and fog out while somehow still letting that moisture (ahem, sweat) get out. We found the Women’s 2L Anthem Jacket by Burton which did the trick. It has both a waterproof and a breathable shell to keep you dry on the inside […]