Refillable water bottles have become quite the accessory whether you’re taking one on a workout, a hike or even just a long shopping expedition. CamelBak makes a number of rigid bottles, but one recurring complaint is that to get the water, you have to bite down on a nozzle and then draw the water from a straw. CamelBak has just released Chute, a high-flow bottle that is made with the same durable, rugged body of the existing line, but with a high-flow opening that pours water. Continue reading CamelBak Releases High-Flow Chute
Author: Enid Burns
Concussion Avoidance
One of the best ways to avoid a concussion is to stay clear of activities where you may hit hour head. That seems to be the opinion of a quarter of parents, who said they will not let their kids play in football due to concerns over concussions, according to a recent Truven Health Analytics and NPR Health Poll. Continue reading Concussion Avoidance
Adidas Expands Bra Collection
This year the sports bra collection doubled in size. That is to say, there are twice as many bra styles as last year, and includes the new maximum support Energy Bra. The collection, adidas says, “helps control the ladies”
The Energy Bra offers maximum support and is best for contact sports, running and high intensity workouts. The new Energy Bra will retail for $55. It has a three-clasp closure that allows for better adjustability. The cross-back strap design offers a personalized fit and more ventilation. Continue reading Adidas Expands Bra Collection
Adidas Breaks down the ZX Flux Shoe
Adidas is showing its ZX8000, part of its adidas Originals ZX family of shoes. The new model draws on a great deal of technology that enhances performance, while it still has a street casual look, and a statement at that. Continue reading Adidas Breaks down the ZX Flux Shoe
Crash on ICEdot
There’s talk about the need for a list of ICE contacts, or In Case of Emergency contacts on your phone so emergency crews know who to contact if something should happen. But what if you need to contact your ICE list to get emergency crews to come look for you? We hope that never happens, but if you’re like us and go for bike rides, hikes, climbs and other activities in the outdoors, you may want to set up a safety net. Continue reading Crash on ICEdot
Cargo Bike Race in Rio Needs Crowdfunding
In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil deliveries don’t happen on trucks, most goods are delivered via cargo bikes. The riders get little recognition though they keep the vibrant city thriving. This mirrors the scenario in Copenhagen 80 years ago, and a race for those who ride cargo bikes brought the riders into the spotlight. Now one race organizer is hoping to get his plans to organize a race for cargo bike riders in Rio off the ground. Continue reading Cargo Bike Race in Rio Needs Crowdfunding
DeFeet Warms the Toes with Thermeator Winter Cycling Socks
You can wear all of the appropriate clothing to arm yourself against the cold, but if your feet are cold, it’s all lost. That’s why we’re excited to see the new Thermeator cycling socks from DeFeet. The Thermeator sock is lighter in weight than knit socks, and actually claims to be 30 percent lighter than comparable merino wool socks. It has a faster drying rate, and quickly wicks moisture away from your feet. DeFeet says the Thermeator is flexible and thrives in cold, damp climates. While we will use these on any winter rides, we may take a few more opportunities to wear these warming socks this winter. Such as when we go for a hike, shovel the driveway, or even just go out to the store.
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Wahoo Fitness and MyFitnessPal Partner to Track Every Move
Fitness apps are a great way to help keep you motivated. But those apps are often one-sided, and only track your steps, your exercise, or your calorie intake. Now Wahoo Fitness and MyFitnessPal have joined forces to combine some of those elements.
Wahoo Fitness devices and apps such as the Blue HR heart rate monitor, RFLKT bike computer and Balance Bluetooth Smartphone Scale can now get the calorie data from MyFitnessPal. The MyFitnessPal app is a free app that lets you track calories on its website and app by entering the food you eat. The app stores the foods you eat on a regular basis so it’s a matter of clicking on the box next to that food, such as toast. It also makes it easy to add foods on a one-off or regular rotation basis.
“Accurate calorie count and instant weight feedback is instrumental in reaching your fitness goals,” says Chip Hawkins, CEO of Wahoo Fitness, in a company statement. “With Thanksgiving and the rest of the holiday season, it’s more important than ever to stay on track. Everyone is pointlessly counting steps and inaccurately counting calories, with Wahoo’s hardware the MyFitnessPal community will not only be generating more precise data, but they will be generating the usable data, the data that actually matters when you’re tracking your results and working hard to reach your goals.”
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Bike Tube Tablet Sling Case on Kickstarter from Green Guru
Take a few punctured bike tubes, and you have a big spaghetti mess. But the folks at Green Guru Gear know how to craft those inner tubes into useful objects such as pannier bags, messenger bags and wallets. Now Green Guru has turned to Kickstarter for the company’s next product: a tablet case sized for an iPad. Continue reading Bike Tube Tablet Sling Case on Kickstarter from Green Guru
CES: GPS Bike Navigation From Schwinn
Schwinn is showing off its CycleNav smart bike navigation system at the 2014 International CES this week. The system is a device and app combination that gives you turn-by-turn directions while on a ride. Continue reading CES: GPS Bike Navigation From Schwinn
Peekaboos Donates Proceeds in Hats for Hope Program
Peekaboos, the maker of fitness hats for women that allows a ponytail to poke through the hat, has partnered with MS Run the US. A special knit orange cabled hat is being offered under the Hats for HOPE line, and 50 percent of all sales of Peekaboos orange HOPE hats will be donated to help improve lives and find the cure of those living with multiple sclerosis. Continue reading Peekaboos Donates Proceeds in Hats for Hope Program
Body Glove Gives Athletes a Surge
We all know about Five Hour Energy Drink and other energy shots. Now Body Glove has thrown its neoprene-fitted hand into the ring. Body Glove has released Body Glove Surge, an all natural energy shot.
The drink is made with high antioxidant fruits, protein and green tea. Body Glove boasts that Surge reduces fatigue; increases alertness; enhances mental concentration and extends endurance as well as quickens reaction time. Sports scientist Dr. Robert Portman worked with Body Glove to develop Surge.
Gauge Hydration With Fuelstrips
We spend so much time worrying about how much electrolyte drinks, chews and other nutrition we’re consuming when we exercise, but still don’t quite know when we have the right mix. Fuelstrip is a strip that tests sweat to help athletes analyze and detect levels of fuel depletion. The strip helps figure out when you need to guzzle some more drink or down another chew or two in order to balance out your hydration and electrolyte levels. Continue reading Gauge Hydration With Fuelstrips