Cycling Underwear

URBANISTWhile many people around the world ride bikes in regular clothing, those who put in serious miles know that sometimes having some padding in just the right place can make a big difference. There are times when the Lycra look doesn’t work, but Christiana Guzman of Austin, Texas had another idea.

She launched a Kickstarter project, which has already surpassed its goals, to roll out Chamois Panties. These are meant to be stylish and comfortable cycling underwear for women. They can be used for the spin class or a ride around town.

These feature a foam insert sewn in for added comfort while riding, and unlike traditional riding shorts with a chamois, these panties are designed fit discreetly under your clothing. Video after the jump

Rainbow to a T

Rainbow-TAprès Vèlo has offered up some cycling inspired t-shirts for the Tour de France and with the UCI Road World Championship heading to Florence, Italy later this month the company has hit the road (so to speak) with its Worlds Rainbow T-Shirt.

It offers a semi-fitted crew neck, with printed graphics on the front and rear, and of course includes the rainbow stripe on the sleeve to honor the World Road Cycling Champion – and even includes a small rear patch pocket. And unlike the actual “rainbow jersey” you don’t have to head to Florence to get one.

Après Vèlo Worlds Rainbow T-Shirt

The True Wingman

Squirrel-WingsuitHow should you dress if you are a “wingman?” While you might think it would involve a nice suit, to be a true wingman consider the Squirrel Wingsuits, which allow wearers to jump off a cliff and glide much like Rocky the Flying Squirrel. Of course the suits won’t break your fall – so be warned.

Squirrel Wingsuits Official Website

Breaker Breaker

Breaker-OneWith the fall weather approaching you might not know what the prospects for rain might be, but the Product No. 1: Windbreaker from Prospekt Supply will have you covered. This luxury pullover windbreaker isn’t cheap at $250, but it is equipped with superior fabrics and hardware.

It features a polyester shell that was crafted in Japan, a 100 percent nylon lining made in the USA, cotton drawstrings, a Swiss made neck zipper, Italian pouch zipper, and a 100 percent leather zipper garage, pull and stoppers. It was all put together in Canada making for one very international windbreaker.

Prospekt Supply Official Website

Anorak Ready for Fall

Anorak-NobisWhile it was introduced in the spring, The Anorak from Nobis is ready for the cooler weather that we can soon expect. It is rain and weather resistant thanks to the polyurethane coated, DWR treated cotton/nylon outer shell.

This jacket features a Nobis mesh liner that offers enhanced breathability, while the one-way zipper at the center front and three-way zipper side seams will keep you from getting hot under the collar or anywhere else. The Anorak further offers plenty of pockets so you can just about anything on a hike or just a trip to the store.

Nobis The Anorak Official Website

Made in America: Up and Pull

DirtballWith summer soon to give way to fall we know that you can never have too many hoodies, and the Dirtball Pullover Hoodie offers more but uses less. It is made in the USA of 50 percent recycled cotton and 50 percent recycled plastic water bottles. So in other words it is almost like wearing a whole lot of nothing.

Dirtball Pullover Hoodie Official Website

Slide With Longboard Gloves

MH-longboard1Longboarding is a skateboarding hybrid, yet with different demands. The longer and more flexible board is more geared for speed than tricks, and requires a very agile balance. Handling on the longboard often requires riders to lean into a curve, and even use their hands to help steer. Of course that means those hands need to be well protected. A new line of longboard gloves from MH Gloves Sports offers protection, and padding that helps you slide. Continue reading Slide With Longboard Gloves

Body Glove Goes Tech for 60th

BodyGlove_PrimeSlantThis year Body Glove celebrates its sixtieth anniversary. To celebrate, it released the 60 Year Anniversary Prime Slant Zip wetsuit. The celebrated suit uses a number of innovations to advance the wetsuit used by many surfers over the years.

The newly-created suit features advanced pyrostretch insulation, and is made with a high-performance super stretch EVOflex composite material that is 25 percent lighter than comparable materials currently on the market. The Prime Slant Zip suit also offers Nano Tritec kneepads, and vaporlock seams that create a 100 percent fluid seal. Of course the suit features the EZ-Entry slant zip that makes it possible for the wearer to zip up the wetsuit.

Find out more about the sixtieth anniversary of Blody Glove.

Body Glove Official Website

Ride of the Jedi

BuffwearThe cooler weather is around the corner and Buffwear is there to help keep your neck and head warm with balaclavas and neckwarmers. And since you need to look cool while you ride the company offers a variety of styles and patterns, including a new Star Wars Buffs that feature iconic images from the movies. While not for everyone these might allow fans to let out their inner Sith or Jedi. These aren’t the bikes you are looking for.

Star Wars Buffs Official Website

Weekend Reading List (08.24.2013): Upcycled Roof, Kobe Goes Anti-G, Cycle Cross

Upcycled Roof

Metrodome

From Gear Junkie: Metrodome Stadium Roof Material Made Into Luggage at Duluth Pack
In 2010, after a major accumulation of heavy snow in a storm, the roof of the massive Metrodome stadium in Minneapolis collapsed. More than three acres of the roof material, a Teflon-coated fiberglass fabric, had to be replaced. The material was headed to the landfill. But two people associated with the team made a deal to purchase the material for future use. Unveiled this past week, Minnesota brand Duluth Pack will construct a limited run of bags from the old Metrodome roof. Continue reading Weekend Reading List (08.24.2013): Upcycled Roof, Kobe Goes Anti-G, Cycle Cross

Radiator Active

RadiatorSharks can really spoil a day at beach and while there are various wetsuits designed for surfers, but Radiator’s line of underwater appearl is designed so that divers aren’t the catch of the day either. While sharks smell and can track blood from miles away they actually rely on sight to hunt. The Radiator Elude helps divers blend into the background while the Diverter makes divers appear as more dangerous objects. These suits make it safe to go back into the water.

Radiator Official Website

The King and I

King-of-the-RoadWhen you’re a pro cyclists like Ted King of the Cannondale Pro Cycling team you can expect to get some personalized riding attire. Now Sugoi has come out with a very special “King of the Road” jersey. It features a New England-style plaid pattern, an image of a maple syrup bottle sticking out of the rear pocket and even King’s signature crown logo.

The jersey is made of Sugoi’s FinoTech fabric with a semi-relaxed cut and raglan sleeves. It has three elastic rear pockets. Partial proceeds from the sale of each jersey go to help support the Krempels Center, dedicated to improving the lives of people with brain injury in King’s native New Hampshire.

Sugoi King of the Road Signature Jersey