Biker and Boarder Crash!
Pulling yourself off the asphalt after a crash, with your blood and adrenaline pumping, the brain sometimes doesn’t function as clear as you want it to. Is my bike wrecked? Is my kit torn? Am I injured? Questions that run through one’s mind, the least and last considered question being the one with the highest … Read more
Vis 360 – A Dome of Protection!
The Vis 360 is a helmet bike light for the commuter that is simple to clip on-and-off, and recharges easily with the convenient USB plug-in. This Light & Motion bike light protects the rider with amber side lights, a front spot light that casts a wide peripheral halo of light expanding the width of a … Read more
Nomad2Go, Dirty No Mo!
The Nomad2Go is a portable power cleaner capable of producing a 90 psi jet stream or soft misty spray and is great for cleaning off your dirty outdoor gear before the wife sees it in the car or in the house. This portable power washer is available as either an 18 volt rechargeable battery option … Read more
CyclocrossRacing.com enters StarCrossed!
Clear afternoon skies broke to grey clouds and consistent rain as the elite cylcocross racers warmed up on their Jonathon Page inspired Blue Norcross bikes and Rolf Prima wheels for the final elite event of StarCrossed in Redmond, Washington. CyclocrossRacing.com elite racers Craig Richey, Nathan Bannerman, Eric Emsky, and Michael Gallagher would fight the rain-soaked … Read more
Ode to Blue Axino
I awoke that morning, a crisp clear Utah morning in the mountains. The sun was shining and my co-worker and I had just finished fueling up on bagels and coffee at the Wasatch Bagel Café. We headed to dealer camp, anxious to start the event, excited to discover the newness in biking. Checking in first … Read more
“Adventure Racing (AR) recaptures the best of mountain bike racing’s early days”
At a recent Mountains Plus company picnic, we were reminiscing about the fun we used to have at mountain bike races when the sport was in its infant stages in the late 80′s and early 90′s. It was a brand new sport, so everyone involved was jazzed and excited about just being a part of … Read more
The New Commuter Vehicle!
Only accepted on Germany’s autobahn.
Wider is Better! Zipp 101!
Discerning Triathletes and roadies alike can now take advantage of Zipp’s two decades of aerodynamic technology development. The newest lightweight wheelset from Zipp, the 101 aero aluminum wheelset is the first fully toroidal aluminum rim. Wind tunnel tested, Zipp has created a wheelset with a proprietary profile curve that extends across the braking surface. This … Read more
Armstrong Stung by Honey Stinger!
Yesterday, in an announcement that stung the biking world, seven-time tour de France champion Lance Armstrong, stated that he has become part-owner of the honey-based natural energy gel, bar, and organic chew maker Honey Stinger. Lance, in his new role (which at this time remains undisclosed), will become chief beekeeper, replacing the once proud nine-time … Read more
Vinokourov Zipps to Win!
After serving a two year blood doping suspension, Alexandre Vinokourov attacked the final 500 meters faster then his fellow competitor and secured a win for team Astana in the classic Liege-Bastogne-Liege. It was a long day in the saddle but Vino proved to be the strongest over the 258km course powering his Specialized bike with … Read more
Super Magneto Man – Vainqueur!
In Connecticut this week and the weather isn’t cooperating for that road ride. Still cold and rainy where you are? Well, for Pete’s sake, I got just the cure. Virenquerize your legs with a CycleOps Supermagneto Pro Trainer. Just throw in a DVD of the 2003 Tour De France and climb those mountains like a king. … Read more
Cancellara wins Paris-Roubaix w/ SRAM Red & Zipp
OK, maybe it’s not about the bike, but it sure does help. Fabian Cancellara powered his way to victories on the fabled cobbles of the Paris-Roubaix and the Ronde van Vlaanderen (Tour of Flanders) recently showing that he is in a class by himself. Riding for Team Saxo Bank, on a Specialized with Zipp 303 … Read more
Blue AC1 SL Reviewed by Bicycling!
A top of the line, carbon fiber bicycle, the Blue AC1 SL, by Blue Competition Cycles, is designed with SFT2 Super Flow Tube Tech to increase aerodynamics and stiffen the ride, increasing power transfer. The Aerus Conquest T1000/T800 high modulus carbon frame is light and fast. With SRAM Red, the bike weighs in at less … Read more
Rolling through Bangkok on my new Zipp 303s!
Heading to the exotic location of Thailand this week to try out my new Zipp Speed Weaponry 303s. I’ve never been there before, should be exciting and some say biking is not such a bad idea. Here is my plan. First, I’ll zipp through the Silom district, dodging those 3-wheeled tuk-tuks and motosai lapjang (motorcycles). … Read more
Google Does It Again!
Love them or hate them, Google has added a new feature to their mapping, and I love it! You can now select bicycling directions on Google maps, similar to their, “by car”, “by walking” and “by public transportation” route methods. Users choose their starting and end points and Google does the rest of the work. … Read more
