Magic Orange Bike Bell by dringdring designs
May 3, 2012
When you open the box, you’ll probably ask, “What is it?” But, probably one of the all-time cutest accessories for your bike will be this hand-painted metal bicycle bell by dringdring designs in Canada. They have dozens of designs, and their store feels more like a cupcake shop than a place to buy bike accessories. […]
Adventures in Good Company: Hill Walking Scotland’s Highlands
May 3, 2012
Coming June 17-25, 2012. O ye’ll tak’ the high road, and Ah’ll tak’ the low road, And Ah’ll be in Scotlan’ afore ye. Yep, now’s your chance to hike and explore Scotland’s Highlands Plateau of Cairngorms National Park and fjords of Scotland’s West Coast while staying in gorgeous old world Scottish Inns along the way. […]
Women’s Atwood Shoe by Vans
May 2, 2012
Hey, skateboarding ain’t just for guys. It’s good practice for surfing and snowboarding and improving your balance, and it’s frankly a lot of fun when tooling along the Venice Beach boardwalk (which should really be renamed “skate-boardwalk”). Vans has been making these flat shoes with strong gripping sole for decades. Originally more for sailing, they […]
Eyewitness Travel Guides Top Ten – Berlin
May 2, 2012
And if you are going to Berlin for the skateboarding camp, the one back-pocket travel guide we would suggest is the Eyewitness Travel Guides Top Ten for Berlin by DK. In fact, everyone in the office always grabs these Top Ten guides by DK before any trip because they provide the hot list of must-do […]
Skate Camps in Berlin by Girlie Camps
May 2, 2012
Coming July 4-8, 2012. Girlie skaters ready to go! … to Berlin? Yep, the adventurous Girlie Camps will be hosting a skate camp for girls of all levels, including newbies. No luxury on this one. You’ll stay in a hostel (unless you opt for your own accommodations) but it will include more than 4 days […]
TRISWIM Chlorine Out Shampoo
May 1, 2012
After all those laps in the pool, it’s a shame that we have to deal with the smell of chlorine the rest of the day. But with the new salon quality Chlorine-Out Shampoo by TRISWIM, we don’t have to. The shampoo contains organic Aloe, a light citrus scent and other agents and vitamins that wash […]
Kayenne Lady Goggle by Aqua Sphere
May 1, 2012
Good vision while swimming? Yea sure. But then Aqua Sphere has just come out with their new Kayenne Lady Goggle. The lens have great visibility in low light, are over-sized and durable with 180-degree visibility and 100% UV protection, and most importantly are built with an anti-fog and scratch resistant material. Finally, the technology is […]
Statue of Liberty Swim
May 1, 2012
Coming June 29, 2012. Not just for women, but too much fun to pass up. This fourth annual Statue of Liberty Swim, organized by NYC Swim, is a 1.2-kilometer swim around Liberty Island, the home of the Statue of Liberty. Imagine the stories you’ll share from this truly unique experience. If you can’t swim, you […]
Zipbud Juiced Earphones
April 30, 2012
Are you tired of trying to untangle your earbuds? Or perhaps the wires always catching on things. Well, the clever folks at Zipbuds have figured out a super innovative new tangle-free zipper-like cord. Their award-winning Juiced Earphones have wires that zip-up and stay untangled while still delivering great sound. Perfect for keeping them out of […]
Eco Extreme Waterproof Speakers
April 30, 2012
Dance party on the beach! Now your speakers go all-terrain with the The Eco Extreme waterproof case. Just put your player inside and you’re good to start jammin’. It works with mp3 players and cell phones including the iPhone, iPod Touch, Motorola Droid and Blackberry. It has a rugged, rubberized protective body, and most importantly, […]
Opening of the Wales Coast Path
April 30, 2012
Opening May 5, 2012. A bit of trivia…which is the first country to provide a formal trail encompassing its entire coastline… the answer is Wales and the Wales Coast Path is opening for the first time this week. The 870 mile (1400 km) trail will run from Chester in the north to Chepstow in the […]
Odette Dress Guard by Simeli
April 27, 2012
Yes, you can where a dress when riding your bike…. as long as your bike is wearing a dress guard. Well, that’s what we imagined saying as we explained that a dress guard is an attachment to your bike that covers part of the rear wheel so that your dress doesn’t get caught in the […]
“Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail” by Cheryl Strayed
April 27, 2012
You can read this as a personal and moving memoir but you can also read this as one hiker’s adventure. A little background: the Pacific Crest Trail is a 2,650 mile scenic trail that runs from Mexico through the US to Canada. Now the adventure: Having hit a very low point in her life, the […]
The SeaWheeze Lululemon Half Marathon
April 27, 2012
Coming August 11, 2012. The year our friends at Lululemon are inaugurating their first annual half marathon, The SeaWheeze, and they’re calling it “the most fun half-marathon in the world.” The route will travel along the beautiful banks of Vancouver, and the run is part of a whole weekend of of special events including an […]
Ergon GP1 Biokork Grips
April 26, 2012
Bike gloves are great but what if someone made better grips. We mean really better grips… made from something soft… like cork. That’s what the folks at Ergon Bike Ergonomics figured out. Their new GP1 Biokork bike grips have a plastic reinforced inner core surrounded by antibacterial and hypoallergenic cork filled with a gel in the […]
RIG 1200 Hydration Pack by Geigerrig
April 26, 2012
As you’ve been watching folks on the trail, has it made you start thinking about getting a hydration pack for yourself as well? The new RIG 1200 by Geigerrig carries 100 oz and is easy to refill and clean. It also has a pouch for your iPod and is ergonomically designed to fit just right […]
The Best of Peru by Adventure Women
April 26, 2012
Coming June 4-15, 2012. Travel in luxury to the ancient city of Machu Picchu with our friends from Adventure Women. But that will just be one of many highlights as you discover the history and archaeology of the best of ancient Peru when you go on to visit Lima, Cuzco and Urubamba’s Sacred Valley. During […]
Wilson Juice Pro BLX Tennis Racquet
April 25, 2012
The weather warming so it’s time to cross-train and hit the courts. We look for the best, so which racquet does Victoria Azarenka, the current #1 ranked female tennis player in the world, use? It’s the Wilson Juice Pro BLX Tennis Racquet. The new Juice is lighter-weight, has a mid-plus head size and delivers more power […]
Nite Ize Marker Band
April 25, 2012
Worried that your reflective vest isn’t catching the eye of some of those drivers as you run or cycle early in the morning and late at night? Well, help is here… help in the form of an LED armband bright enough to be seen up to a mile away. The new Marker Band by Nite […]
Ridge to Bridge Hike, Run and Ride
April 25, 2012
Coming April 28, 2012. Take advantage of one of The San Francisco Bay Area’s most spectacular hike, run and ride events along the Ridge Trail in Marin County and across the Golden Gate Bridge. You can hike with friends and family or run as part of your training for the upcoming marathon or cycle the […]
Bookman Bike Light
April 24, 2012
When a group of accomplished Swedish designers put their mind to solving the problems of all of those college kids cycling through the streets, you get this wonderfully functional and simple Bookman Bike Light. It straps-on to the handlebars in a second and pops-off just as fast so you can throw them in your bag. […]
Specialized S-Works Prevail Bike Helmet
April 24, 2012
Specialized has been making bike helmets for women for a long time, and their new top of the line women’s helmet is the S-Works Prevail model. The keys to a great helmet are great protection and great fit. The S-Works Prevail has Kevlar reinforcements and comfortable, easy-to-adjust straps, which are thinner and more flexible than previous models. […]
$300 discount for Wine Country Yoga and Adventure Retreat
April 24, 2012
$300 discount for TrailblazerGirl readers! Our friends at Women’s Quest are offering a $300 discount just for readers of TrailblazerGirl for their April 29 – May 4, 2012 Wine Country Yoga and Adventure Retreat in Sonoma. The week long adventure will expose you to a rejuvenating blend of activity and relaxation with a supportive group […]
Sage 55 by Gregory Packs
April 23, 2012
Backpacks are NOT one-size-fits-all. Gregory has several lines of backpacks designed specifically for women, and their Sage 55 model is the newest in their line of all-mountain technical packs. It addresses the female anatomy with different frame sizes and weight-balance, and it addresses female sensibilities with super smart features like a handy side stash for […]