While we typically talk about, and review, tech-related gear to use for workouts and recovery, we find that sometimes you have to go low tech to get relief. At least low tech in the end product. We’re sure that a certain level of tech goes into this stuff. In this case we got to try out Arnicare Arnica Gel from Boiron. This gel uses a homeopathic form of arnica montana to help ease muscle pain and soreness. It also helps reduce healing time of bruises. Continue reading Review: Arnicare Arnica Gel from Boiron
Author: Enid Burns
Toyota to Sell Road Bike with Car Tech
Toyota is making a limited edition bike under its Lexus brand that will use materials that the auto manufacturer uses for its Lexus LFA sports car model. Toyota will limit the road bike to 100 units, and reportedly sell it for 1 million yen, or about $10,000 USD. Shimano, a Japanese manufacturer of bike components and parts, will manufacture the Lexus bike line. Continue reading Toyota to Sell Road Bike with Car Tech
Sports and Fitness App Market Flexes its Muscles
We use apps for sports and fitness related activities, and a new report says that many others do as well. “The World Market for Sports & Fitness Monitors — 2013 Edition,” a report released by IHS, forecasts that by 2017 app downloads will grow from 156 million (in 2012) to reach 248 million. Continue reading Sports and Fitness App Market Flexes its Muscles
Action Wipes to the Rescue this Summer
Last fall at Interbike Action Wipes really saved us. Not only were the bins of the full body wipes a welcome site outside of the port-o-potties during demo days, the oversized wipes were welcome for other uses during the show.
When we got back to our hotel after a long day of riding bikes in the desert, we were in desperate need of a shower. That was when we discovered there was no hot water in the hotel. The layers of sweat, desert dust and maybe a little bike grease made the thought of going to bed and showering in the morning impossible. We didn’t even want to venture out to dinner before cleaning up. Then we remembered we had tucked a few Action Wipes in our gear bag. Smart thinking. Continue reading Action Wipes to the Rescue this Summer
Churning for Ice Cream
After a long ride you may feel like you’ve earned a treat. Maybe you’ve burned enough calories for an ice cream even. One creamery, the Peddler’s Creamery in Los Angeles, makes sure you’ve earned those calories. The ice cream shop makes artisan bicycle-churned organic dairy and non-dairy ice cream. Continue reading Churning for Ice Cream
GoStak Your Snack
BlenderBottle has a new container. This one doesn’t mix liquids. The GoStak is a stackable bottle for (mostly) dry goods. We say bottle, because each component is a canister, about the footprint of most bottles – though BlenderBottle says there will be a larger diameter system available later this year. Continue reading GoStak Your Snack
Protein for Muscle
Protein bars are often thought to be the right snack for muscle growth and recovery. CLIF Builder’s realizes that sometimes one 10 gram protein bar isn’t enough. It’s now providing CLIF Builder’s in 10, 20 and 30 gram protein bars. Continue reading Protein for Muscle
Hub in 3D
A father and son team is using 3D to produce new designs in bicycle components. Kappius Components went from prototype to production line when it switched from machining parts to the use of a 3D printer from German company EOS GmbH, and Harbec, a New York-based provider of 3D printing technology known as industrial additive manufacturing. Continue reading Hub in 3D
Filter With WaterFiller
There’s a few bottles out there that offer a filter to clean tap water. WaterFiller is one of the newer ones. This bottle comes with a foam filter that cleans water from chlorine, bad tastes and odors from water before you drink it. The bottle has a new shape that takes one hand to operate, leaving the other free for tasks, such as keeping a hand on your handlebars. Video after the Jump
Newton Transitions With Energy
Newton Running is a running shoe company that’s made a name for itself by creating running shoes with a minimal design. That is a shoe that works with the natural running motion – which the company says is toe to heel. Newton will release the Energy running shoe in July, which is a transitional running shoe that will help those wearing conventional shoes on the road to better adapt to the natural running motion. Continue reading Newton Transitions With Energy
LifeProof Total Water Protection for iPhone and iPad
Want a little extra assurance that your waterproof case will stand up to its promise? LifeProof is so sure that its iPad and iPhone cases will keep your device safe that it sells extra protection; the company will guarantee its case for one year by offering a one-time repair or replacement of the device. Continue reading LifeProof Total Water Protection for iPhone and iPad
Raised in America: Voormi Fall 2013 Collection
While backcountry wool wear from Voormi’s fall 2013 line is made in America, we’d also like to point out that the wool was also sourced in America. Voormi worked with Rocky Mountain Highcountry Merino exclusively to source the wool for its line of Precision Blended baselayers and midlayers. Continue reading Raised in America: Voormi Fall 2013 Collection
Gaiam Caters to Men
Gaiam, the line that’s fed the yoga pants appetite of women in and out of the yoga studio, has expanded its line to include men. The yoga and fitness brand is introducing a range of garments designed specifically designed for me. Gaiam is also launching a line of yoga kits to help the at-home yogi, as well as those heading to classes. Continue reading Gaiam Caters to Men